Last Day!

Today was my last day to volunteer for the college class I am taking.  It was bitter sweet.  I am sad to not come back to this particular class but I know I am one step closer to becoming a teacher.  There was a little girl that said the cutest thing.  She didn't want me to leave, at least not without a hug.  She said I should say, "I'm leaving so give me a hug!"  I thought about it for a second.  But I said my good byes.  I can't wait to teach little kids. 

What is the most important thing you have learned during fieldwork observation? Why?

What is the most important thing you have learned during fieldwork observation? Why?

What I feel the most important thing I have learned during my fieldwork observation is that every student is different.  They all are learning at different levels.  This is important to know because when you are preparing a lesson you have to make sure each student will be able to complete the tasks and understand.  You have to accommodate each students needs.  Another important thing that I have learned is how to manage the classroom.  If you want the students to accomplish a task a certain way you need to teach and show by example. 

I loved to see how friendly the students were and willing to accept help from a student teacher.  They wanted to read to me and have me help them with their writing.  I loved to see start to understand a concept after I helped explain/work through it with them.  There are many roles for a teacher.  They need to be prepared and have the assignments ready for the students to work on.  They are a role model for each student and you don't realize how much they admire the teacher.  I was able to observe in a 5th grade class and a 2nd grade class.  There was some differences but for the most part, the students wanted to learn in both settings.  Teachers had to put forth a lot of effort and to encourage the students in their efforts to succeed.  The teachers have a great responsibility but they really do care for their students.

Day 7: What are the procedures the teacher uses to make everything run smoothly in the class?

What are the procedures the teacher uses to make everything run smoothly in the class?

When I come in the morning, the students are always reading their books to themselves.  Throughout that time she calls a group of students to read with.  With that group she gives the students the same book to read and has them follow read out loud all at once. At the same time the other students are quietly reading to themselves.  This is a procedure the teacher always follows so that the students know that when they come in the morning they will be reading.  If she were to not do this then the students might misbehave or be a little more rowdy.  Another procedure that the teacher follows is when the rest of the class comes she has them sit on the rug.   After they listen to the daily announcements she has them stand up and say the pledge of alligence.  Then she has the one of the students help change the calendar, how many days they have been in school, what is the weather that day, and share one thing about themselves with the class. (It is different everyday so that every student has the opportunity to help) 

One of the procedures that the teacher uses is when they come in the room to start the day,  they have to put their lunch box in a big container that the students later carries during lunchtime.  They take their home reading and put in the container.  Because she taught them what to do they don't have to ask where they have to put their home reading away.  Becuase of the procedures that the teacher uses I feel that she has a more smoother running class.  The students know what to expect and when the different activities will happen.  They behave well and know can follow the procedures after she has explains them.