Today was my first day on my field experience! My teacher is Ms. Quinn and Ms. Rosen, whom helps her in the class. Unfortunately, Ms. Quinn was absent today, but I got the chance to meet Ms. Rosen. She was extremely friendly and subtle once she knew I was a teacher cadet. Ms. Rosen let me sit at Ms. Quinn's desk and I really like that because I felt like a big, professional teacher! Throughout the day, I kept thinking about the field experience and I was very nervous and did not know what to expect. Would the kids like me? What did the teachers think of me? What if I mess up? However, I was very relaxed once I walked in the class, Ms. Rosen made me feel very welcomed and the kids are so cute! I could hear some of them talking among themselves about me and saying that I am their new teacher. I got to conversation with a boy, Greg, who I look forward to talking to often, he was very charismatic and friendly. I only observed the classroom setting today because Ms. Quinn was out, so I did not get to do any hands-on interacting with the students. Also, they had a test to take so I could not talk much with them. That was a bit disappointing, but I know it will be different on Thursday. I have hope for this experience and I cannot wait to go back!
Today was my second day and I felt a lot better. All the nerves were gone and I started to feel like I was apart of the class. Ms. Quinn and the special needs teacher, Ms. Rosen were here today. I was very stoked to meet Ms. Quinn since she was absent before. At first I was a bit turned off because she did not seem as enthusiastic as I though she would be, but later on, she was very supportive and got me involved. The kids were finishing up their test again so I did not get any one on one interaction, I observed. That was kind of boring at first, but then they started their social studies lesson. These kids are really smart! They learn the same material I learn in class and they know more than me, I thought that was cool. Then, Ms. Quinn asked me to sit in another classroom with three students so they could work on something they missed. I really liked that because it showed that Ms. Quinn trusted me and it made me feel like an actual teacher. When I was leaving the kids all said bye and that made me feel so happy. I barley know their names yet, but they have noticed me and seem excited to have me. One boy cheered and said "We have three teachers now!".
Today was pretty boring. Ms. Quinn was absent, but the special needs teacher was there teaching the kids more complicated forms of division. Throughout the lesson, the kids were very active and they knew what they were doing. That made be happy because it meant that I could work easily with the students because they were very bright already. After that, they prepared for a math test by working independently on a study guide.Everyone had to stay quiet so I could not interact much with the kids. Maybe next visit, I will walk around and start talking to or helping them because I am eager to meet them.
Today was a very fun day on my field experience. I received a warm greeting from all the kids and Ms. Quinn. I got too grade the students' exit tickets. I really liked this because I got to learn most of the kids' names. After that they worked on their social studies projects. I walked around and talked to the kids and even helped a girl; Denise, with her project. I felt very comfortable with the kids and this group of girls were very funny and friendly.
The more and more I go to Ms. Quinn's class, the better it gets. Today I helped a lot of the kids with their math problems in their workbooks. This was actually challenging at first because I was afraid I was not doing the problem right and I did not want the kids to get it wrong. I got to interact with them a lot more and I think they are starting to like me. I was able to learn more names today when I was grading their exit tickets. When they switched to social studies, I had a one on one with a girl and I helped her with her project. I am really loving my class and I find myself wanting to stay even longer with the kids, but I have to leave sadly. I wish there was more time.
I basically did the same thing with the kids today because they are still working on their social studies projects. While I was grading a few papers, a couple kids; Irina, Gregory, Denise, and another girl sat at the front table with me and worked on their projects. I am starting to become good friends with Greg and Denise. Greg is very talkative, but it his stories make me feel less anxious so I appreciate him. Denise always comes to me for help and I like that because I get to have a one on one with a student. Today, I found myself talking to Ms. Quinn and Ms. Rosen a lot. We all got to know a little bit about each other because they asked me about soccer and what I wanted to do in college. I even shared that my mom is a teacher in Hamilton and Ms. Quinn said her kids go to schools in Hamilton. I really liked that we had something in common.
I was kind of nervous for the first day back after a week of not being there, but I as soon as I entered the computer lab, all the kids started cheering and screaming my name. This made me feel very welcoming and thrilled they they enjoyed having me. The kids were in the computer lab working on coding and I started to remember when I last did this in middle school. It was quite hard and some of the kids asked me for help and it took me a couple minutes to figure out what I was doing again. After there time in the computer lab, we walked upstairs so the kids could take their math quiz. Mrs. Quinn was not there today, but the sub that filled in was very nice and very helpful to the students. I just observed when they took the test and noticed how Mrs. Rosen gave direction and reminders to the kids. This helped a lot so that I know how to address certain things to the kids and at what pace I should move. Overall, it was a great day back and I enjoy being there more and more.
Today was a pretty laid back day. When I got there the kids were introduced to their new social studies project. They went around the room or out in the hallway to work. None of the students needed help it seemed like, but one student sat at the table with me; Gregory. I helped him near the end. This time, I was not disappointed that I did not get to do much because I too was not feeling very energetic, but as a teacher no matter how you feel, the kids come first. Also, I got to see more of the kids' personalities today because there was Christmas music playing and two girls were singing along and dancing. Mrs. Rosen had to remind them to continue working, but she did let them have fun at the same time. Also, there was a stinkbug on the window and some kids were very frightened and I just laughed because they have no idea what it is like over at the high school. Haha ;)
I didn’t do anything today. I wish my kids did fun activities so I could be more involved with them. Today, Mrs. Rosen taught them about estimating when dividing. This was the first time I was there for a lesson so I got to see her teaching style which will help me when it’s my turn to teach my own lesson. The kids were also very smart, I liked this because I knew it would make teaching easier for me. Although I did not do much today, I got to see how a good lesson is taught. Also, I was bummed because I wanted to make a letter for Mrs. Quinn (she had to get surgery so she is out for now). I wanted the kids make a letter for her, but it would interrupt their schedule.
Today was pretty simple. I wasn't in the room much because Mrs. Quinn was telling me ideas about my formal lesson and I got to go to the teacher's lounge to copy pages I will be using. It took me about 10 minutes and help from a staff member to figure out how to work the copying machine. That was pretty funny! When I was in the classroom; however, Mrs. Rosen was teaching them a lesson and no one was participating. This was very unusual because the kids are always so energetic and cooperative. I too feel the same way, I want break back and I am sleep deprived just like them. I hope that they get back into things when it is time to teach my lesson.
This was like the 3rd time Mrs. Quinn has been out. I think it’s because she’s still recovering from surgery, but I hope she’s not out tomorrow because that’s when I teach my lesson. I got some stuff I needed for my portfolio today which was great. Mrs Rosen really helped me a lot. I didn’t do anything with the kids because they were all doing an assignment on their computers. It was dead silent so I felt weird walking around and talking to them. So today I just worked on my portfolio and added final touches to my lesson.
Today was both nerve racking and fun. It was the day of my formal lesson. I was so nervous for this day, I honestly hoped we had a delay so I didn't have to go. Something in me just decided to go in and do my best and get it over with so that is what I did. I feel like I did a good job and I tried my best to explain PEMDAS to the kids. They seemed to love my lesson and activities. Throughout the lesson, Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Rosen helped me a lot. I really liked that because it took away most of the butterflies I had. I was very scared at first, but now I am relieved that I got this over with. I think the kids like me a lot more now.
Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Rosen liked my lesson so much they had me instruct the kids again today. I didn't mind, but my energy was definitely different this day. I wasn't as enthusiastic and I kind of regret that now. I got to interact with the kids lot today. I feel like they are a lot more comfortable with me. Also, I got to just talk with Mrs. Quinn today about random stuff. I liked that because she seemed interested in me and my life. It makes me sad that we only have 3 days left, I know I will miss this class.
It seemed like everyone was acting up today in class. It was just Mrs. Quinn and I felt bad because she had to constantly correct student behavior. But I got to go over some math answers with the kids. I feel like they trust me a lot more know because they’ve seen what I am capable of and I really like that because it makes me work on being independent especially in a classroom setting. Mrs. Quinn had to step out of the classroom for a second and I was left with the kids. In that moment I was completely scared. They weren’t going to listen to me I thought, but they did. We joked around and I got to answer some of their questions which was fun.
Today was pretty fun! When I got to Fountain Woods, the kids were in the computer lab so I just joined them and I got to talk to the computer teacher. I told her about this class and we made jokes about pre calc because I was doing my math homework while I was there. We also got to reflect on my teachers when I actually went to school here and she told me how some of them “retired”. I liked talking to her because she was really nice and she was very welcoming of me. Each day, I feel like I get to talk to a different student and today I got to play around on the computer with this girl Irina. She’s really funny and is an amazing artist. When we got to the classroom, I was surprised because the kids were learning some math that I remember learning in high school. They didn’t use variables like x and y, but they solved the expressions the same way. I am kind of bummed and relieved that tomorrow is my last day because I hate the dress code for this project, but I know I’ll miss the kids.
I take back everything I said about wanting this to end. Today was such a sad day for me because it’s the last day. I didn’t show it, but I was really going to miss the kids. One of the girls in the class thought I was going to be there the whole year and I really wish I could be there the whole year. I have to take a trip back one day to see them again. When I got to the room, I immediately gave Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Rosen their gifts and they loved them. They kept saying I didn’t have to do this, but in my head I knew I kinda had to because it was mandatory. I hope they like their card and bath and body works items. They made me appreciate teaching so much and value teachers a lot more. This project gave me a totally different look on education. I will never forget this!
Today was my first day on my field experience! My teacher is Ms. Quinn and Ms. Rosen, whom helps her in the class. Unfortunately, Ms. Quinn was absent today, but I got the chance to meet Ms. Rosen. She was extremely friendly and subtle once she knew I was a teacher cadet. Ms. Rosen let me sit at Ms. Quinn's desk and I really like that because I felt like a big, professional teacher! Throughout the day, I kept thinking about the field experience and I was very nervous and did not know what to expect. Would the kids like me? What did the teachers think of me? What if I mess up? However, I was very relaxed once I walked in the class, Ms. Rosen made me feel very welcomed and the kids are so cute! I could hear some of them talking among themselves about me and saying that I am their new teacher. I got to conversation with a boy, Greg, who I look forward to talking to often, he was very charismatic and friendly. I only observed the classroom setting today because Ms. Quinn was out, so I did not get to do any hands-on interacting with the students. Also, they had a test to take so I could not talk much with them. That was a bit disappointing, but I know it will be different on Thursday. I have hope for this experience and I cannot wait to go back!
ReplyDeleteToday was my second day and I felt a lot better. All the nerves were gone and I started to feel like I was apart of the class. Ms. Quinn and the special needs teacher, Ms. Rosen were here today. I was very stoked to meet Ms. Quinn since she was absent before. At first I was a bit turned off because she did not seem as enthusiastic as I though she would be, but later on, she was very supportive and got me involved. The kids were finishing up their test again so I did not get any one on one interaction, I observed. That was kind of boring at first, but then they started their social studies lesson. These kids are really smart! They learn the same material I learn in class and they know more than me, I thought that was cool. Then, Ms. Quinn asked me to sit in another classroom with three students so they could work on something they missed. I really liked that because it showed that Ms. Quinn trusted me and it made me feel like an actual teacher. When I was leaving the kids all said bye and that made me feel so happy. I barley know their names yet, but they have noticed me and seem excited to have me. One boy cheered and said "We have three teachers now!".
ReplyDeleteToday was pretty boring. Ms. Quinn was absent, but the special needs teacher was there teaching the kids more complicated forms of division. Throughout the lesson, the kids were very active and they knew what they were doing. That made be happy because it meant that I could work easily with the students because they were very bright already. After that, they prepared for a math test by working independently on a study guide.Everyone had to stay quiet so I could not interact much with the kids. Maybe next visit, I will walk around and start talking to or helping them because I am eager to meet them.
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ReplyDeleteToday was a very fun day on my field experience. I received a warm greeting from all the kids and Ms. Quinn. I got too grade the students' exit tickets. I really liked this because I got to learn most of the kids' names. After that they worked on their social studies projects. I walked around and talked to the kids and even helped a girl; Denise, with her project. I felt very comfortable with the kids and this group of girls were very funny and friendly.
ReplyDeleteThe more and more I go to Ms. Quinn's class, the better it gets. Today I helped a lot of the kids with their math problems in their workbooks. This was actually challenging at first because I was afraid I was not doing the problem right and I did not want the kids to get it wrong. I got to interact with them a lot more and I think they are starting to like me. I was able to learn more names today when I was grading their exit tickets. When they switched to social studies, I had a one on one with a girl and I helped her with her project. I am really loving my class and I find myself wanting to stay even longer with the kids, but I have to leave sadly. I wish there was more time.
ReplyDeleteI basically did the same thing with the kids today because they are still working on their social studies projects. While I was grading a few papers, a couple kids; Irina, Gregory, Denise, and another girl sat at the front table with me and worked on their projects. I am starting to become good friends with Greg and Denise. Greg is very talkative, but it his stories make me feel less anxious so I appreciate him. Denise always comes to me for help and I like that because I get to have a one on one with a student. Today, I found myself talking to Ms. Quinn and Ms. Rosen a lot. We all got to know a little bit about each other because they asked me about soccer and what I wanted to do in college. I even shared that my mom is a teacher in Hamilton and Ms. Quinn said her kids go to schools in Hamilton. I really liked that we had something in common.
ReplyDeleteI was kind of nervous for the first day back after a week of not being there, but I as soon as I entered the computer lab, all the kids started cheering and screaming my name. This made me feel very welcoming and thrilled they they enjoyed having me. The kids were in the computer lab working on coding and I started to remember when I last did this in middle school. It was quite hard and some of the kids asked me for help and it took me a couple minutes to figure out what I was doing again. After there time in the computer lab, we walked upstairs so the kids could take their math quiz. Mrs. Quinn was not there today, but the sub that filled in was very nice and very helpful to the students. I just observed when they took the test and noticed how Mrs. Rosen gave direction and reminders to the kids. This helped a lot so that I know how to address certain things to the kids and at what pace I should move. Overall, it was a great day back and I enjoy being there more and more.
ReplyDeleteAbsent today 12/15
ReplyDeleteToday was a pretty laid back day. When I got there the kids were introduced to their new social studies project. They went around the room or out in the hallway to work. None of the students needed help it seemed like, but one student sat at the table with me; Gregory. I helped him near the end. This time, I was not disappointed that I did not get to do much because I too was not feeling very energetic, but as a teacher no matter how you feel, the kids come first. Also, I got to see more of the kids' personalities today because there was Christmas music playing and two girls were singing along and dancing. Mrs. Rosen had to remind them to continue working, but she did let them have fun at the same time. Also, there was a stinkbug on the window and some kids were very frightened and I just laughed because they have no idea what it is like over at the high school. Haha ;)
ReplyDeleteI didn’t do anything today. I wish my kids did fun activities so I could be more involved with them. Today, Mrs. Rosen taught them about estimating when dividing. This was the first time I was there for a lesson so I got to see her teaching style which will help me when it’s my turn to teach my own lesson. The kids were also very smart, I liked this because I knew it would make teaching easier for me. Although I did not do much today, I got to see how a good lesson is taught. Also, I was bummed because I wanted to make a letter for Mrs. Quinn (she had to get surgery so she is out for now). I wanted the kids make a letter for her, but it would interrupt their schedule.
ReplyDeleteToday was pretty simple. I wasn't in the room much because Mrs. Quinn was telling me ideas about my formal lesson and I got to go to the teacher's lounge to copy pages I will be using. It took me about 10 minutes and help from a staff member to figure out how to work the copying machine. That was pretty funny! When I was in the classroom; however, Mrs. Rosen was teaching them a lesson and no one was participating. This was very unusual because the kids are always so energetic and cooperative. I too feel the same way, I want break back and I am sleep deprived just like them. I hope that they get back into things when it is time to teach my lesson.
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ReplyDeleteThis was like the 3rd time Mrs. Quinn has been out. I think it’s because she’s still recovering from surgery, but I hope she’s not out tomorrow because that’s when I teach my lesson. I got some stuff I needed for my portfolio today which was great. Mrs Rosen really helped me a lot. I didn’t do anything with the kids because they were all doing an assignment on their computers. It was dead silent so I felt weird walking around and talking to them. So today I just worked on my portfolio and added final touches to my lesson.
ReplyDeleteToday was both nerve racking and fun. It was the day of my formal lesson. I was so nervous for this day, I honestly hoped we had a delay so I didn't have to go. Something in me just decided to go in and do my best and get it over with so that is what I did. I feel like I did a good job and I tried my best to explain PEMDAS to the kids. They seemed to love my lesson and activities. Throughout the lesson, Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Rosen helped me a lot. I really liked that because it took away most of the butterflies I had. I was very scared at first, but now I am relieved that I got this over with. I think the kids like me a lot more now.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Quinn and Mrs. Rosen liked my lesson so much they had me instruct the kids again today. I didn't mind, but my energy was definitely different this day. I wasn't as enthusiastic and I kind of regret that now. I got to interact with the kids lot today. I feel like they are a lot more comfortable with me. Also, I got to just talk with Mrs. Quinn today about random stuff. I liked that because she seemed interested in me and my life. It makes me sad that we only have 3 days left, I know I will miss this class.
ReplyDeleteIt seemed like everyone was acting up today in class. It was just Mrs. Quinn and I felt bad because she had to constantly correct student behavior. But I got to go over some math answers with the kids. I feel like they trust me a lot more know because they’ve seen what I am capable of and I really like that because it makes me work on being independent especially in a classroom setting. Mrs. Quinn had to step out of the classroom for a second and I was left with the kids. In that moment I was completely scared. They weren’t going to listen to me I thought, but they did. We joked around and I got to answer some of their questions which was fun.
ReplyDeleteToday was pretty fun! When I got to Fountain Woods, the kids were in the computer lab so I just joined them and I got to talk to the computer teacher. I told her about this class and we made jokes about pre calc because I was doing my math homework while I was there. We also got to reflect on my teachers when I actually went to school here and she told me how some of them “retired”. I liked talking to her because she was really nice and she was very welcoming of me. Each day, I feel like I get to talk to a different student and today I got to play around on the computer with this girl Irina. She’s really funny and is an amazing artist. When we got to the classroom, I was surprised because the kids were learning some math that I remember learning in high school. They didn’t use variables like x and y, but they solved the expressions the same way. I am kind of bummed and relieved that tomorrow is my last day because I hate the dress code for this project, but I know I’ll miss the kids.
ReplyDeleteI take back everything I said about wanting this to end. Today was such a sad day for me because it’s the last day. I didn’t show it, but I was really going to miss the kids. One of the girls in the class thought I was going to be there the whole year and I really wish I could be there the whole year. I have to take a trip back one day to see them again. When I got to the room, I immediately gave Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Rosen their gifts and they loved them. They kept saying I didn’t have to do this, but in my head I knew I kinda had to because it was mandatory. I hope they like their card and bath and body works items. They made me appreciate teaching so much and value teachers a lot more. This project gave me a totally different look on education. I will never forget this!
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