My last week of student teaching was great! I had the opportunity to talk more with my Cooperating Teachers, observe the students work on their final paintings, and interact with individual students as well. Two mods threw a little goodbye party for me, and they all brought food. It was really nice! There were also two students that still owed me some work, and only one was able to hand it all in before Friday. My Cooperating Teacher will be grading any late work after Friday.
Overall my student teaching placements were a great learning experience. I am certainly glad it is over (I mean that in a good way). I have applied to several school districts and have yet to hear from them. I am trying to be patient and just keep reminding myself that schools are wrapping up the year and won't schedule interviews until maybe June.
I definitely feel like my calling are the elementary/middle grades. I really hope to teach Art, which is my passion, but I have also decided to get an endorsement in ESL/Bilingual and Special Education license through the one-year program at TCC. However, I did not know that you need to be actually teaching in a school in order to enroll in the classes, so I am hoping for the best so that I can continue my education.
These 3 years at Trinity have really helped to shape my faith, worldviews, and character as a person and future teacher. I am thankful and happy that I chose to transfer to Trinity when I did. I thank all of my professors, staff, and classmates for teaching me and encouraging me to keep going. I still get that sense of peace when I step onto Trinity's campus, which is a reminder to myself to always trust in God no matter what the circumstance because he will always lead me where I am meant to be.
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Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Week 17
This week I simply observed the classes as they started their work on final painting. On Thursday, one student returned to school after being sick and is 2 projects behind. Mrs. A told me that I could be in charge of helping her catch up, so I printed out several poses for her to pick from to create her mannikin drawing. The students are re-creating a painting of a master artist for their final project. They are all so talented, and I look forward to seeing their final product.
I learned that in terms of grading, at least in this setting, it is not allowed to fail a student unless there is absolutely nothing that the student is doing. For the couple of students that are failing, I do not see a great concern from parents or the student themselves. I also do not see the classroom teacher in communication with the parents about it. I don't think that parent communication in high school should be less or nonexistent because the students still require support and encouragement to do well.
I hope to finish this upcoming week strong. Mrs. A said that the students wanted to throw a little party for me and I said yes. I look forward to graduation more than ever, and hearing from schools soon to set up interviews.
Schmidt, Chapter 12
I learned that in terms of grading, at least in this setting, it is not allowed to fail a student unless there is absolutely nothing that the student is doing. For the couple of students that are failing, I do not see a great concern from parents or the student themselves. I also do not see the classroom teacher in communication with the parents about it. I don't think that parent communication in high school should be less or nonexistent because the students still require support and encouragement to do well.
I hope to finish this upcoming week strong. Mrs. A said that the students wanted to throw a little party for me and I said yes. I look forward to graduation more than ever, and hearing from schools soon to set up interviews.
Schmidt, Chapter 12
- What are your plans for being a lifelong learner? How has chapter 12 enlightened your ideas?
I love school, and it is hard for me to imagine being away completely. I will be taking classes starting in September to get an endorsement in ESL/BIL and SPED. I want to learn as much as I can to be an effective teacher.
I would like to teach for several years and then go back to school to get my type 075 endorsement. I admire the work principal's and vice-principal's do at schools, and I can see myself in this position. Chapter 12 enlightened my ideas by encouraging me to continue to learn myself. I also think that it is necessary for me to become a member of an arts organization or be in contact with other professionals through for example blogs.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Week 16
This past week was my last week full-time teaching. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to teach 9-12th graders. Getting to know the students was one of my favorite parts of this experience. I am happy that in the end there was some time for me to teach a lesson of my own. The students really enjoyed the project. Below is the exemplar I had made and presented to the students. Looking at my placements as a whole, I have found my "niche" to be the elementary/jr. high grade levels. I think that my personality and comfort levels fit better with younger students.
On Thursday, Mrs. B took over her classes again. I could tell that she was dying to teach those classes again. Since then, a lot of the students have been very sassy to her. It is obvious that many students clash with her teaching style and personality. Mrs. A is sad that she won't have me teaching anymore and kind of dreads taking over full-time. From working with two very different teachers, the main thing I have learned is to focus on the students and not on the "drama" or negativity that some colleagues bring. There will be individuals that will try to bring you down no matter where you work, but you have to rise above it and be the bigger person. (Standard 8-Collaborative Relationships)
The Senior Art Show is on Thursday, May 1st from 6-8 pm. I do plan on attending and showing my support to the Seniors. My Cooperating Teachers may have me help them if needed. In these last two weeks at this placement, I will observe and assist the students as they work on their final project and grade/pass back projects that I taught them.
Schmidt, Chapter 7
Several compelling reasons to have a community-based learning curriculum include the active participation of the student in the project. For example, the student can interview a community resident, worker, or official as part of an assignment. There could be a research component involved or visiting a community site and take pictures. Community-based projects are not as successful if all you do is Google the information. The students should be searching and being the community as part of it. Another reason community-based learning is good is because it brings life and learning together. The community in which the students live in shapes their lives socially in a big way. The more the students know about their environment, the more they can critically think about the pros and cons of several subjects.
On Thursday, Mrs. B took over her classes again. I could tell that she was dying to teach those classes again. Since then, a lot of the students have been very sassy to her. It is obvious that many students clash with her teaching style and personality. Mrs. A is sad that she won't have me teaching anymore and kind of dreads taking over full-time. From working with two very different teachers, the main thing I have learned is to focus on the students and not on the "drama" or negativity that some colleagues bring. There will be individuals that will try to bring you down no matter where you work, but you have to rise above it and be the bigger person. (Standard 8-Collaborative Relationships)
The Senior Art Show is on Thursday, May 1st from 6-8 pm. I do plan on attending and showing my support to the Seniors. My Cooperating Teachers may have me help them if needed. In these last two weeks at this placement, I will observe and assist the students as they work on their final project and grade/pass back projects that I taught them.
Schmidt, Chapter 7
- Based on Schmidt chapter seven, how will you use the community in your own classroom? Cite Schmidt in your response. What are compelling reasons for doing so?
Several compelling reasons to have a community-based learning curriculum include the active participation of the student in the project. For example, the student can interview a community resident, worker, or official as part of an assignment. There could be a research component involved or visiting a community site and take pictures. Community-based projects are not as successful if all you do is Google the information. The students should be searching and being the community as part of it. Another reason community-based learning is good is because it brings life and learning together. The community in which the students live in shapes their lives socially in a big way. The more the students know about their environment, the more they can critically think about the pros and cons of several subjects.
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