One Student

Throughout this past week, I've started to watch and evaluate some of my students in my field site classroom. One student in particular stuck out to me as I was understanding how all the kids learn in such different ways and forms. I was working out in the hallway on alphabet and number assessments with the kiddos, and I saw how this one certain child learned much better by visual and hands on assessments, rather than just by memorization. Instead of him just reciting me the alphabet, we decided to think of real-life objects and pictures that went with each letter. And immediately, the student was learning so much better. Different ways of learning material is not a bad thing, because we all learn better at different methods. It's interesting to watch though; I feel like I have already started to get to know some of my students individually, just by their learning preference. I can't wait to watch not only this student, but all of my students progress throughout the school year!

My Classroom

My Education and Training field site is at W.A. Porter Elementary School, with Mrs. LeRoy's 1st grade class. When I first visited my field site, I was shocked to see that there were so many boys in my class! Which I'm sure you can imagine, made the classroom a bit noisier. ;) I absolutely love working with all the little munchkins, because everyone is so completely different and unique in their own way. I can't wait to spend more time getting to know all of the wonderful students personally, and getting to work with them individually. :)

Areas Needing Improvement

My two areas of most needed improvement and remedy are How to Read a Book, and First Impressions Last Forever. I could improve my reading a book, by slowing down my reading a bit, especially for younger children. I can also start by telling some background information about my book that I'm reading, to help the kids understand the story better. For my first impression, I could try not being so nervous and just be myself.