Week of March 23rd-27th

Week of Reflection: Week of March 23rd-27th

  

• Rate your overall experience of the week: 1-Very difficult | 5 – Great week

I would give this week a 3. It has been so sad going to school and not having kids there, but great have the support of the entire second grade team, and GWU staff.

• • Observe: What pleasant surprises / accomplishments did I achieve this week?

This week, I was able to really plan and create more engaging online lessons for my students. I feel as if they will really enjoy them!

• • Reflect: What lessons did my work/experiences teach me that I will build upon next week?
• Learning about all of the different technologies in our meeting on Thursday really helped me finish recording my videos. I have made them more engaging, and I am looking forward to using more of them in my videos for next week.
• Focus:  How are my short-term efforts and my long-term goals still aligned?

My goals and efforts are still aligned. I have worked hard to complete my videos for graduation, and components of my portfolio for my final presentation.

• • Be Productive: What could I have spent more or less time doing?

This week, I could have spent more time working on my portfolio. I have worked on it some, but spent most of my time at school cleaning classrooms and helping pass out lunches.

• • Have Courage:  How did apprehension and indecision impact what I did and didn’t do?

This week, I felt a little more comfortable working on my online videos since we are now teaching new instruction. I am working on a game plan for next week that will allow me to work one-on-one with some of my students with higher needs, through Zoom or Google Hangout.

• • Begin Anew: What is the first logical step(s) for next week? What mental clutter can I clear?

The first logical steps for next week are to create an outline and talk with my CE about what my videos should be about next week. I can clear the mental clutter of worrying about fulfilling my graduation requirements for EDUC 450, since we all know that we will be able to graduate.

• What were some data you analyzed this week and how did it help inform your instructional decisions?

This week, I looked at the entrance tests for Edmentum - the program my school will be using for online learning. I also looked at the leveled difficulty of the lessons and placed my students in the categories they need to be working on when the program will be released to them next week.

• What is one piece of advice you can share with other student teachers?

One piece of advice I would share is to share a Google Doc of video ideas between you and your CE. I have done this, and my CE and I collaborate and we determine what will be the best things to focus on in my videos.

• NC Teacher Candidate Standards (be sure to reference activities from your lesson plans to solidify your answer)
• • Standard 1: This week, I held open office hours for my students to pop in and ask questions or just chat. I only had a few come in, but I kept in contact with others through personal messages they each received.
  • Standard 2: This week, I have tried my best to a shoulder for my kids in this crazy time. I am providing a nurturing environment by encouraging my students to communicate with me at all hours if they have any questions or concerns.
  • Standard 3: This week, I have attached all of my video lessons to the NCSCOS. I have used the document that Dr. Wesson provided in order to track what standards go with what lesson.
  • Standard 4:In my video lessons, I have used online books as a source of technology. These interactive books and other activities have kept my students engaged as they go through my videos.
  • Standard 5: This week, I participated in professional development with the online seminar that went over Study Island, a potential platform of learning that we may be using with the students.
• Other:
• • What components of your portfolio have you started to complete?

This week, I have worked on organizing my classroom management component of the portfolio.

• • What support does your clinical educator need from your university supervisor?

At this time, my CE does not have any specific needs or questions from my US.

• • What support do you need from your university supervisor?

At this time, I do not have any specific questions from my US.