Well this week just flew by, but it was a very interesting one.
Monday was a nice day off which was enjoyed by all. Tuesday and Friday I was
right back into it, short staffed but ready to work. The students had a very normal
day my cooperating teacher jumped in to help with classroom management, but it
was still my room to run.
On Wednesday I had my last observation for this placement,
that is cray. I planned my final edTPA lesson and did my last videotaping. We did
a rounding up lesson for when you purchase something from the store that built
off the previous lessons of counting objects (dollars) and the second one of counting
objects in a store. This lesson they were buying the objects from the store and
rounding up to see how many whole dollars they would have to pay. My focus student
did amazing I was hoping for her to be able to recognize a number (1-5) from a
field of three with 80% accuracy and she did it! These different ways of
presenting the same topic relates to standard number 5, instructional delivery.
I was so thrilled and hope I am able to replicate my teaching trough writing my
edTPA.
Thursday was parent teacher conferences so my sit in with my
teacher and co-conferenced with her. It was really great to talk with parents
and get insight on their kids. I learned so much more about their kids and the
things that they wanted them to achieve. Many parents were very happy and thankful
for the work we do with their kids. This related to standard 9, specifically
advocacy. Not many take advocacy for students with as severe disabilities and thought
it is not needed it was awesome to reeve hugs and praise from parents during conferences.
I'm so glad that you have been able to participate in professional meetings. Learning things about your students from their parents' perspective is so beneficial. Your lessons for your EdTPA seem to be on point and students are achieving their goals so excellent work. Enjoy your last two weeks. Dr. Patti Powell
ReplyDeleteWeeks filled with so many things are adding to your experiences and learning opportunities. I would have love to read more about the classroom management piece.This seems to be a common thread for students. Perhaps also bringing this up in seminar you all can garner ideas, strategies and support from one another.
ReplyDeleteDr. Austin