This has been such an exciting week in EDUC 250. We finally got to observe an elementary school class, and it did nothing less that meet my expectations. I was so excited to visit and finally see how my future will look like. From visiting the middle school last week, I thought about switching, but the visit on Wednesday assured me that for sure elementary education is the way to go.
As I observed a 5th grade class, the teaching expectations were underwhelming. From lessons taught in EDUC 250, we as future teachers know how to act professional and work with students in the classroom. From my observation, the teacher in my classroom was not meeting these expectations. This teacher was not connecting with students, but instead on their cell phone, and iPad, other than personally working with students and helping them learn.
The lesson was taught on body systems in science. When referring to the NCTCS, standard 1 was not meeting the expectations I would have in my classroom. This teacher didn't seem enthusiastic to be working, and did not show leadership roles in the least. I hate being critical, but I want to be able to teach and be the best I can for students, and sometimes seeing the negative will motivate you to be the best you can for your future students. In the few years when I have my own classroom, I want it to be a fun, safe, learning environment that everyone can feel like they can be apart of. I have to show my sense of leadership, because without that, no students will be able to learn to their full potential.
This week has been such a great experience for all of our elementary education majors. I feel as if we have all found our home! I look forward to observing high school next week, and seeing how we discuss our visit and experience in school on Monday.
Madison, I agree that my teacher wasn't like I pictured her, nor was she meeting the expectations I have for myself as a future teacher, so I totally see where you're coming from! I was so excited to see the elementary school too, and I think it was an educational and fun experience for the elementary majors! I can't wait to see the future ahead of us!!
ReplyDeleteMadison, I really enjoyed the blog you have written and the approach you have decided to take for this one. We were in the same 5th grade class together and I have to say you took in telling what we saw in a very professional way and I enjoyed that. I agree that it was not acceptable what was done in the classroom and I can tell you that it will not be acceptable in my classroom. We have been taught such high standards for our education 259 class and seeing this happen this week was quit disappointing because I have looked forward to the elementary school since we were first told. Fantastic job on your blog and what you said.
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