Overall, this week has been an okay week. I would say it was a 4. I was pleasantly surprised that I was offered a job this week. The principal contacted me and asked me to come in for an interview. This week, I learned that I can connect with students by remembering and asking about important parts of their lives that they have shared with me. This has been a successful week for building relationships. My short term goal is to write lesson plans that are differentiated well so that students are learning on their level. My long term goal is to pass student teaching and graduate. I could have spent more time planning with my grade level team, but we did not have very much time to do so this week. I was apprehensive about my job interview, but it turned out well. Next week, I can get all my lesson plans written by this Friday so that I am set up for success.
This week, I analyzed last weeks math small group data and differentiated this weeks groups so that students are able to better able to understand the material. I also analyzed their IREADY scores from their check in.
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
Standard 1b: This week I demonstrated leadership in my school by working at McTeachers night!
Standard 2 E: This week I discussed with a parent ways to help their student in vocabulary. This has been a conversation that will alleviate some stress to the student.
Standard 3c: This week I integrated literacy into content!
Standard 4b: This week I was able to meet some diverse needs in my classroom by asking students to draw comics with their vocabulary words. Some students struggle with words and adding these pictures was helpful to them.
Standard 5b:This week I participated in another PD to learn how to set up the classroom and tailor instruction and assessment to students with autism.
This week, I was able to take more video and pictures for my portfolio. I was also able to work on my website this week. I am trying to figure out exactly when I can complete my observations for the 5 after 10 week observations. I only have 3 Mondays that are available in the afternoon so I am trying to figure out when to do my other two observations in order to avoid missing class time. I also would like to know if I am allowed to go to other schools during this Monday time.
Mallory,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to attend a PD sessions on autism. I look forward to hearing what you learned.
What did you learn about your students after analyzing the IREADY scores of your students?
I will talk to you about a plan for completing the 5 observations so that you do not have to miss class time. Call me when you have time this weekend. I do not feel it would be a good idea for you to leave your school for the observations since you are still in your full-time teaching and are responsible for the students even when they are at specials.
Mallory, that is awesome you were offered a job, I am so happy for you! I am glad you were able to analyze your students’ data to better plan for next week and work on your portfolio! We’re almost there, finish strong!
ReplyDeleteMallory, I am so excited for you about your job! I've been able to get some portfolio work done as well. Hang in there, we've made it this far!
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