Formal Observation #2

Today I was observed for the second time, but from a different advisor.  It was in a different class from what I was observed in last week.  It was the last period of the day, and I think there are things that I could improve on.  Overall, the class went more smoothly than usual.  We did our mental math warm-up for the day, and then we did some review from yesterday's work.

Anyhoo... Tonight there was an event at the middle school. Math & Science night.  I think I am going to start helping out the teacher next to my class on Wednesdays after school the week before Spring Break because they are planning to sell baked goods to fund their classes.  It is a cooking class, and they only get a small budget for the year.


It was quite the day.... I am super exhausted, and I am familiar with what I need to do to improve. Now I need some action plans/ steps to do it.

peace.

Observation #1

I am sorry Blog that I have been ignoring you. I think I bit off more than I can chew, and I may be choking a little... Figuratively speaking of course. :)

I have been overwhelmed with teaching three classes, taking two online classes, and taking in person classes on Monday nights. I need to write a cover letter and spruce up my resume as well. Anyhoo... That is what my life revolves around right now. Go go go. I do try to do things to take care of myself to stay sane. Haha. Okay where was I? Oh, today was my first observation for the semester by my university supervisor. Yes.

It was a hectic day. Well the period after lunch does get out of control. I have moved students. I will need to move more tomorrow. I think I will need to send out a couple who were not working today... I like the students, and I am struggling with disciplining the in this period that I was observed in. I know I am doing them a disservice and I need to get it together so that I can get them following along to learn the material... Tomorrow is another day!!! Let the good times continue. :)

Being Observed...

I was observed by my university supervisor today!

It was difficult to adjust being observed. I was nervous, and was feeling pressured.  Overall it was not that bad. Afterwards we talked for about an hour! Lots of good feedback, and it was helpful to hear his perspective and observations. He made a great diagram of students I spoke to and checked in with and students who were on task and off task...  Tomorrow is another day to practice being a better teacher. :)

I am wiped out today. Last night I slept late, and it was killing me today. Tonight I will go to bed earlier... around 10:30? I am at school right now. I tutored at Waldo after leaving North today.  I was there until about 5:15, and left to go home and try to eat before leaving with Saud to go to Willamette. He has school at 6 so we rode together so I don't have to walk to be here at 7.  I am sooooooo tired!!! Today was a pretty good day. Not bad at all. I just want to sleeeep...

Side Story: Yesterday I walked around the school during lunch after I taught.  I saw two students who were absent from my class. I went up to them and said, "I missed you both today!" They're eyes were BIG, and I just kept walking. I told my cooperating teacher today, and she said write them up. She told me to write them a referral! My first two referrals that I have ever written. The life of a teacher, huh?