Hello, all! I would rate this week as a 4! There were a couple rough times this week. My husband's
grandmother was hospitalized with symptoms of a stroke. Another thing that made this week mighty
difficult was turning in EdTPA. I had no time to work on plans because I was constantly writing or
checking over my EdTPA. I was pleasantly surprised this week that my second observation went well.
Thursday was a very hard day for my students. They were all very talkative and did not focus well.
Next week on Thursday will be parent teacher conferences, so I won't get the chance to implement
my strategy, but I will for the following Thursday. My plan is to have independent morning work, a calm
morning meeting, and have them reflect on how we can have a focused day. My short term goal is to get
all of my parents signed up for parent teacher conferences next week. This aligns with my long term goals
of being able to build those relationships with parents and students. I couldn't have spent more time doing anything
but EdTPA this week because it was due. I am so glad that is over with. I was apprehensive about calling a parent to talk
with them about their child's behavior since it was the first "negative" phone call I have had to make this far. I called
and it went well. For next week, I want to have all of my parent teacher conference stuff ready on Wednesday so that
I will know everything is ready.
Thursday was a very hard day for my students. They were all very talkative and did not focus well.
Next week on Thursday will be parent teacher conferences, so I won't get the chance to implement
my strategy, but I will for the following Thursday. My plan is to have independent morning work, a calm
morning meeting, and have them reflect on how we can have a focused day. My short term goal is to get
all of my parents signed up for parent teacher conferences next week. This aligns with my long term goals
of being able to build those relationships with parents and students. I couldn't have spent more time doing anything
but EdTPA this week because it was due. I am so glad that is over with. I was apprehensive about calling a parent to talk
with them about their child's behavior since it was the first "negative" phone call I have had to make this far. I called
and it went well. For next week, I want to have all of my parent teacher conference stuff ready on Wednesday so that
I will know everything is ready.
Data:
This week, we analyzed our math data in order to place them in groups for next week. After seeing their math scores
on their assessments, we have decided to switch groups and help them with targeted instruction in the area for which
they most need help.
Standards:
Standard 1a: This week I was able to empower a student to do his best in math by giving him the opportunity to teach
his peers about his strategy for math.
Standard 2e: I called the parent of a student who is frequently a behavior problem in my room and the conversation
went really well.
Standard 3d: This week we had a morning meeting about how to have accountability in our lives for our actions.
Standard 4d: This weeks students worked on a hyperdoc for fossils in order to integrate more technology tools in our
classroom.
Standard 5a:By analyzing the student learning from their math scores on their assessment and modifying my plan for
next week, I am showing this skill.
Porfolio:
This week I did not complete any more portfolio pieces because I was busy with EdTPA. I don't need any additional
support at this time.
I am so sorry to hear about your husband's grandmother. I hope she is doing better and will have a complete recovery soon!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had the opportunity to called a parent - even about negative behavior - and that the outcome was positive.
YEAH....edTPA has been submitted. Now...on to the portfolio!
Keep up the good work!
Mallory, I am so sorry about your husband’s grandmother, she will be in my prayers! I completely agree, this was definitely a hard week and lesson plans were on the back burner because of edTPA. But hey it’s finally over!!!!!! That’s awesome that you overcame your fear and called the parent, and they took it well. Keep up the good work, and have a great week ☺
ReplyDeleteMallory, I am so sorry to hear about your husband's grandmother. I know that was difficult on top of edTPA and being in the middle of full time student teaching. As Lindsey said, it is finally over! Now we can focus on our kiddos and be the best teachers we can possibly be. Have a great week!
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