Week 12 Reflection

Week 12 Reflection

Sarah Gilbert

Thursday November 6, 2015

Week Rating: 4

Questions to end the week:

What pleasant surprises/accomplishments did I achieve this week?

In my opinion, this week has gone by very well, although very slowly.  The kids were seemed to be harder to handle than usual, and I’m not entirely sure why.  The rain keeping them indoors this has not helped at all.  We are all stir-crazy, including myself.  I am ready for some sunshine!  We finished module 2 in math this week, and we did a review and a test.  The students did very well on the review, and I am still in process of grading the assessments.

What lessons did my work/experiences teach me that I will build upon next week?

The past two weeks, I have been really focusing on math.  I have watched myself improve in math as well as engagement.  My CE has also given me several compliments on improvement in math as well.  I will continue to work on this next week!

How are my short-term efforts and my long-term goals still aligned?

For the PDP, I gave Mrs. Lawson my planned parent involvement night materials last week, and we are slowly working on our paperclip chain for attendance.

What could I have spent more or less time doing?

As always, I feel like I could have spent more time planning for next week.  I think that no matter how much I plan and prepare, I will never feel like I am completely covered.  I have planned and studied a lot for next week, and I feel good about starting the week.  Recording my lesson previews has been beneficial, but not quite as much as the daily recording, and the daily feedback from my CE has been awesome.

How did apprehension and indecision impact what I did and didn’t do?

Indecision wasn’t a problem this week, but apprehension has been.  Apprehension and anxiety is always an issue for me.  I am stressing about next week already, and this week isn’t even over yet.

What is the first logical steps for next week?  What mental clutter can I clear?

As always, the first steps for next week is to get a head start on planning.  I have already started planning lessons for the week after next.

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

This week has been progress monitoring, and my CE had to P.M. with every single student.  She was finally able to finish, and so we will be looking at that data next week.

North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards

·             Standard 1a – Teachers lead their classrooms:  I have definitely been leading the classroom in every way I can.  I am also beginning to become a little more involved in school activities.  I may be judging the 3-5 spelling bee on the 20^th, which will be fun.

·             Standard 2d -Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs:

This week, during our math groups, I followed my group of students who struggle in math around, coaching them for the methods needed in each problem. 

·             Standard 3b – Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty:   Last week, we got a little bit confused with rounding numbers and the standard algorithm, but this week they shone.  It was amazing.  I only have a couple of students who confuse themselves during rounding, and then they can easily work it out.  I have a couple of students who just want to make sure they are doing the correct thing.

·             Standard 4b – Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students:  This week, I have been planning the lessons that I will be teaching next week.  I am also working to find more ways to boost my effectiveness in planning and teaching.  I have also been working to continue to integrate subject areas more thoroughly. 

·             Standard 5c – Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment: This week, we have not been able to go outside!  We have all gone crazy, and it was obvious today.  I am ready for this weekend!

Other:

·             Components of the portfolio started/completed:

o   PDP – in progress (updates are shared)

o   Professional Development updated

o    o   Student Work Samples collected

·             My CE does not need anything from Dr. Parker at this time.

·             I do not need anything from Dr. Parker at this time.