meganmelinda (meganmelinda) wrote in phyrebards, @ 2007-11-19 09:30:00 |
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Ms. Osborne
I am right in the middle of teaching with three days under my belt and two to go. I had my teaching split up by Thanksgiving and due to my awesome Science without Borders class, my "consecutive" days of teaching are a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, THANKSGIVING, and then Monday. So convenient! Anyway, despite the awful scheduling, it really could not be going any better.
The days off are not presenting themselves as an issue. We are doing The Secret Life of Bees, but also studying the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance, word skills, and grammar so I'm getting a nice mixture of teaching activities. So, thus far I have administered a word skills test, taught a grammar lesson, introduced new word skills, and read and discussed the novel with the students. The students really seem to like the change of pace with me teaching and its made them a little more lively and interactive. I am not sure if it's because they are curious about me or are really into the work that we are doing, but either way - I'm glad that I've kept their attention and they are actually coming to class.
Ms. Rogers has been great too. We meet a little early before class and go over what they were able to get accomplished the day before (this usually varies from the actual weekly plan!) and the adjustments I might need to make in my lesson. She is so great about handing over the reins to me and really taking a step back while I'm teaching. I feel like she really trusts me because she usually is working on something for another class period, runs a few errands, or sits right with the students while I'm teaching, interjecting only if I ask her a question or clarification (usually on word skills). This has allowed for the students to stay focused with me as the leader of the classroom and when they have questions about an assignment, they raise their hand and call,"Ms. Osborne" rather than their usual teacher. It's a good feeling.
So, teaching is going very well. Being in the classroom now is making me super anxious for this semester to be over so I can start student teaching and experience it every day! Anyone else?
Have a great Thanksgiving Break!