This week was extremely busy, but great. I have really gotten to see that my students and I are connecting. I absolutely love teaching and coaching as well. This week I also discovered some. Ew ways to teach my students that I had never thought of before.
On the other hand I don't feel I was as prepared in some ways as I have been. I think spring break got the best of me and I fell a little behind. When I was stumped on one of the homework problems I realized that I had been falling behind on my own homework. This next week I am going in prepared. Even when life gets a little hectic I need to make sure I'm ready when one of my students has a question.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Success Journal Thursday and Friday
Thursday, March 21
In track practice one of the athelets was having problems getting over the hurdles without stutter stepping. I realized she was scared to go over in four steps because it meant she would have to use her weaker leg. I had her practice going over the mini hurdles with her weaker leg. We also tried some drill I had found from doing some research. After just the one practice she was easily going over the hurdles in four steps. It was really great to be able to help the athelete improve.
Friday, March 22
Friday several of the classes were taking a test. Last time we had a test many of the students had low review grades, this time they were prepared and asked more questions when they got stuck instead of just giving up on the problems. They also said they felt more confident when taking this test then they had before.
In track practice one of the athelets was having problems getting over the hurdles without stutter stepping. I realized she was scared to go over in four steps because it meant she would have to use her weaker leg. I had her practice going over the mini hurdles with her weaker leg. We also tried some drill I had found from doing some research. After just the one practice she was easily going over the hurdles in four steps. It was really great to be able to help the athelete improve.
Friday, March 22
Friday several of the classes were taking a test. Last time we had a test many of the students had low review grades, this time they were prepared and asked more questions when they got stuck instead of just giving up on the problems. They also said they felt more confident when taking this test then they had before.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wednesday, March 20
So by the time I got back from the job fair I only had one class left. It was nice though when I went out to track practice that many of my students asked where I was at. They wanted to know why I was in 7th period, but not in their class. I guess my students don't mind having me around. :)
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Success Journal Mon & Tues
Monday, March 18
So we were refreshing on perimeter and area, and we came to the area of a circle which is pi*r^2. (Sorry hard to type that). Many of the students have a hard time remembering this formula, so I told them a little joke that a teacher once told my class. I warned them it was a dorky joke, but that they wouldn't forget the formula afterwards.
Two guys are talking to one another and the first guy asks his friend, "What is the area of a circle?" His friend replies, "pi*r^2". A redneck close by hears their conversation and says, "What?! pie aint square, pi is round...."
It a goofy joke, and sounds even goofier saying it. Oh well I may i felt like a dork for a min, but all the students laughed and now they definately remember it.
Tuesday, March 19
Today Mrs. Harrison had a substitute. I was kinds worried at first because even on the time she has been out of the classroom, the students know she's still in the building and could come back at any minute. I wasn't sure how the students would act. It was great though. They were really respectful and I had a great day.
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