I'm so bad at this.
Not too much has changed lately. Still at the junior high. I have started to discuss my 3-Day Takeover with my CT, though. We are planning for September 28th, 29th, and 30th. I am not entirely sure what I will be teaching, but I am hoping for something fun. Then again, it might be up to me to make it fun.
Back to School Night was this past Thursday. I got nervous all over again introducing myself to the parents and mentioning what I was doing there. They all seemed very friendly though. I tried my best to look extra professional that night.
I am being observed tomorrow by my English content instructor. I am trying not to be too nervous about it. The only thing is I am not really going to be teaching, but more discussing. I hope she doesn't mind too much.
TEP work is starting to pile on. I know I have things to be doing, but I am not quite sure what is due when. It's my own fault really. I need to get organized. I am pretty sure I have it together.
I sent in a letter today for a fellowship. I really hope I get it. Free money is the best kind of money and would be very greatly appreciated. The less loan money I have to take out, the better in the end for me.
One thing before I forget. It's written down in my notes, but I would like to say it here so anytime I read this I'll see it...
"Don't Suck Out the Joy!!"
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Week 3
My gosh, have I really not updated this since August 31st? I am so ashamed. Forgive me. But if it is any consolation, it might just be an indicator to how busy I have been.
Last week was another big step for me as a student teacher. My CT suggested that I give a lesson every day on Latin and Greek roots in words. I took this more in the direction of a History of the English Language. Sounds boring, I know, but I tried my hardest to make it fun for the students. That means as little lecturing as possible, and an activity to drive the ideas home. Coming up with lessons is so hard for me. For those that may know me well, you might also know that when it comes to certain things I may tend to over think them, or want them perfect. (Right now my family is thinking "really??" But yes, it's true) I felt like no matter how hard I tried the students would not find the lesson relevant, fun, interesting, or any other positive adjective you can think of. I am always asking my CT what she thinks and she just kind of chuckles at how much of a novice I am, but she does offer her input which is nice.
I had a "formal" observation last Tuesday, where my Site Supervisor came into class to watch me teach. I know it wasn't really a pressure situation but it just added to the pressure of my first lesson. It is getting a lot easier now, though. Before my voice would get a bit shaky and my face would get real red when I was in front of the class, but now it's not so apparent. That isn't to say I am not still nervous though.
This week was short since Monday was Labor Day. I was at the junior high on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday I gave a quick lecture about Greek roots, and Wednesday I had the kids do an activity where they put different roots together to form words. I had them make 5 words they knew and then 5 words they made up. For example, a word they use today would be digress, using the roots "di" and "gress". The part where they made up words seemed to be the most fun for them. They got really creative. One that I remember off the top of my head is "aquast". I should also mention that for the words they made up, they had to come up with the part of speech and a working definition. If I recall correctly, an "aquast" is a water star (aqua meaning water, ast meaning star). So I think it was a synonym for Starfish.
Once again, I am a little bummed out that I won't know much about what is going on at school over the weekend, but I am trying to plan something fun for the students when I get back.
Also, my CT and I have also started talking about when I do my 3 day take over. As of now we are aiming for the last week of September! It sounds far but seems so close! I am going to be so nervous!
Last week was another big step for me as a student teacher. My CT suggested that I give a lesson every day on Latin and Greek roots in words. I took this more in the direction of a History of the English Language. Sounds boring, I know, but I tried my hardest to make it fun for the students. That means as little lecturing as possible, and an activity to drive the ideas home. Coming up with lessons is so hard for me. For those that may know me well, you might also know that when it comes to certain things I may tend to over think them, or want them perfect. (Right now my family is thinking "really??" But yes, it's true) I felt like no matter how hard I tried the students would not find the lesson relevant, fun, interesting, or any other positive adjective you can think of. I am always asking my CT what she thinks and she just kind of chuckles at how much of a novice I am, but she does offer her input which is nice.
I had a "formal" observation last Tuesday, where my Site Supervisor came into class to watch me teach. I know it wasn't really a pressure situation but it just added to the pressure of my first lesson. It is getting a lot easier now, though. Before my voice would get a bit shaky and my face would get real red when I was in front of the class, but now it's not so apparent. That isn't to say I am not still nervous though.
This week was short since Monday was Labor Day. I was at the junior high on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday I gave a quick lecture about Greek roots, and Wednesday I had the kids do an activity where they put different roots together to form words. I had them make 5 words they knew and then 5 words they made up. For example, a word they use today would be digress, using the roots "di" and "gress". The part where they made up words seemed to be the most fun for them. They got really creative. One that I remember off the top of my head is "aquast". I should also mention that for the words they made up, they had to come up with the part of speech and a working definition. If I recall correctly, an "aquast" is a water star (aqua meaning water, ast meaning star). So I think it was a synonym for Starfish.
Once again, I am a little bummed out that I won't know much about what is going on at school over the weekend, but I am trying to plan something fun for the students when I get back.
Also, my CT and I have also started talking about when I do my 3 day take over. As of now we are aiming for the last week of September! It sounds far but seems so close! I am going to be so nervous!
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