The goals from my past two weeks have been about falling into place and being free to educate my students while learning dynamics of classroom management. As I have learned that my voice is heard and respected by these students I have been able to offer a classroom conducive for education. This is regarding an atmosphere of mutual respect which students have for one another as well as the educator, me, to place priority on the mission of growing in intellectual demeanor.
The next goals I need to set for myself are to get caught up with my TPA project while completing the lesson planning from previous weeks which has been very abbreviated on paper, but not in action.
"Progressive" is one word to describe the previous week.
The developing of my classroom management plan has been to follow the plan which has already been initiated by my participating teacher. This is one where I control sound level of class in a variety of ways. Some of them involve playing music on the condition that if class volume gets to a level where music cannot be heard, it is turned off. Also, I have instated a value that students are only allowed to socialize with other students at their desk. This elevates "across room conversations" which otherwise manifest a atmosphere of yelling.
I am beginning my TPA project now, beginning with task 1- A,B, and C
Do not need help, and no surprises.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Blog 2
My goals from the last two weeks have actually been met. I cant say that it was out of determination or pursuit. I think it had more to do with just spending time in this new environment and getting acclimated.
For a new set of goals, #1 rather than subtly being a friend figure, I think there is more of a line I could be walking which doesn't aim to please the students as much as it exists to guide into their unknown and even at times, unwanted or unpleasant arenas, whether it be in concept, technique, or elsewhere. I think I may have a subtle place of compromise where too much of this leads to a student and teacher relationship which is equal. While there are places this can exist, equality does not belong in the assessment process of teaching. I found grading to be particularly challenging as I have grown to know the students and appreciate each one.
leader
In launching new units, one being learning 1 and 2 point perspective, clustering desks in groups of four has helped social interaction, especially when a student has needed help in grasping a concept. Students having an active engagement in learning has been one of the easier tasks in Art class as students participate in hands on application everyday. In self-motivation I have let students begin thumbnail ideas of future projects and while letting them brainstorm original ideas, they become innovators. Encouraging their ideas personally before showing finished works of previous students has enforced personal creativity while giving ideas to branch out.
One positive expectation that my cooperating teacher has of her students is regarding respect. She expects them to respect each other as well as her at all times which has many implications.
"The First Days of School" is still unopened due to my lack of time.
Task 1, A, B, and C have been accomplished.
Do not need help or feedback at this time.
No surprises at this time.
For a new set of goals, #1 rather than subtly being a friend figure, I think there is more of a line I could be walking which doesn't aim to please the students as much as it exists to guide into their unknown and even at times, unwanted or unpleasant arenas, whether it be in concept, technique, or elsewhere. I think I may have a subtle place of compromise where too much of this leads to a student and teacher relationship which is equal. While there are places this can exist, equality does not belong in the assessment process of teaching. I found grading to be particularly challenging as I have grown to know the students and appreciate each one.
leader
In launching new units, one being learning 1 and 2 point perspective, clustering desks in groups of four has helped social interaction, especially when a student has needed help in grasping a concept. Students having an active engagement in learning has been one of the easier tasks in Art class as students participate in hands on application everyday. In self-motivation I have let students begin thumbnail ideas of future projects and while letting them brainstorm original ideas, they become innovators. Encouraging their ideas personally before showing finished works of previous students has enforced personal creativity while giving ideas to branch out.
One positive expectation that my cooperating teacher has of her students is regarding respect. She expects them to respect each other as well as her at all times which has many implications.
"The First Days of School" is still unopened due to my lack of time.
Task 1, A, B, and C have been accomplished.
Do not need help or feedback at this time.
No surprises at this time.
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