Student Teaching Reflection

I would grade papers and tests for Walton-Verona Middle School's 6th grade reading and math teachers. This was a unique experience as it allowed me to see the struggle that teachers went through. Most of the reading papers I graded were not very good to my standards. There was punctuation and spelling errors and sometimes the students would even spell their name wrong. Also I would grade the papers while class went on and I was able to see how teachers dealt with the students. I was surprised and in awe with how swiftly and easily the teachers were able to calm down the students and keep their own temper when they would have to repeat instructions over and over again. I had always known teaching was a stressful job, but seeing it with my own eyes further confirmed it. I have a new found respect for them. They deal with rude kids a lot for a living and still are able to be kind and polite. They even become parental figures to students more than the students' actual parents. Seeing the teachers in action and not be a

This semester was an exciting semester because we were given the opportunity to work with students from Hopewell Valley High School. The field experience was eye opening and I learned so much from this experience. This experience has impacted me personally and professionally is so many ways. From this experience I learned that no matter what you have planned, you would always have to change your plan to meet the needs of your students. The one day we were doing the scavenger hunt, my group had to change their plans because one of our students could not walk all the way to the pool. Instead we had to improvise and take him to another area. A lot of the time, time is not on our side and we plan so much and are not able to get to all the activities planned. I also learned that we were able to have so much fun with such simple ideas. My favorite experience was seeing all of the smiles on everyone’s faces when we were doing activities.

This movie, The Classroom, which was very interesting to watch, discusses all that goes on in the school system, the good and the bad. But it also shows how things at home can affect the way the student acts during the school day. This movie definitely makes you look at students that act out differently, instead of punishing them maybe we should all look deeper into the issue and find a way for the student to thrive and use school as an outlet.

My time spent in the Clinical setting, so far, has been extremely inciteful as to how to become a better educator in a classroom setting. Through the data I collected I was able to connect Borich’s Seven Variables of learning to the students. By being in the clinical setting for nearly two months, I have been exposed to new ways of thinking when it comes to structuring a classroom and instructing a classroom. Within this reflection you will find out how I would better plan an effective lesson for the pupils in my future classroom. You will also discover what I will do about certain issues in the classroom and how I will address/fix them.

The best thing that came out of this learning experience is my appreciation for the younger grades. I always thought that I wanted to a third grade teacher, but I do not think I need to limit myself. I had so much fun just watching the kids all interact with one another and have so many different thoughts. They truly liked learning and thought of their teacher as almost a mom like figure. I hope to instill this in my future classroom and to be in a school system that is ready to help

I learned things from this class that I would have never learned in a classroom as a student. As a Teacher Cadet, I loved all the adults I worked with at my elementary school and had the uttermost respect for them. However, just as in the real world, not everything was always smooth sailing. There were times I got frustrated and I felt I was doing everything wrong but I had to learn to power through it because I made a commitment to not only the class academically for myself but also to all 19 of my students. By being in the classroom everyday, I gained a different sense of responsibility. The bond I made with each of those kids I cannot put into words. I truly looked at them and loved them as if they

There were many things that as a future educator I was able to take and gain knowledge from this experience. I have learned how to work with different environments and diverse students. For example, there two students in Ms. Grindstaffs classroom who have ADHD and special needs. I learned different techniques to accommodate their needs and how to make the students learning experience better. For example, one of the student who has ADHD is allowed to go to the bathroom multiple times during the day to regain focus. In other occasions when the student is being disruptive and cannot sit still in the rug instead of getting punished the student is asked to go to his desk and regained focus. I have also learned how important it is to

On September 25, 2017, I attended the Dallas Center- Grimes school board meeting at Heritage Elementary. When I arrived, a typed-out agenda was provided to each person in attendance. The meeting began promptly at seven o’clock p.m.

Coe writes that spiritual formation involves “[joining] in following my example, and [observing] those who walk according to the pattern you have in us” (Phil. 3:17). In other words, through relationships with their parents, children learn spirituality first from their parents, observing and copying how they deal with issues, walk in a spiritual journey, and more. The parent’s role is to awaken the God-given capacities and desires as they interact with their children so that they can form healthy attachments to God as well.

Over the course of the semester, I had the opportunity to do Service Learning Hours for my class. I got my hours from two different ways. Being able to do the Service Learning Hours, made me feel great that I was able to give back to the community in some sort of way, even if it wasn’t a significant amount. Even though it may not be much, everyone was still very appreciative and glad that I was able to help.

During my first year of teaching, I learned about the backgrounds of my students, the differences in student life at their university compared to in the states. They taught me about how important it is to try to connect with another person even when on the surface you may have little in common. I learned about the pressure they felt to perform well on the College Entrance Examination, and when they did not do as well as they wanted, about the disappointment they felt, the embarrassment of not reaching a

Today, more children can run applications and video games than riding a bike or tie their shoelaces – a fact which may frighten parents and educators. It’s our job as teachers to use their interest as a tool for their learning. In this particular lesson, I used Ipads’ to work on student’s fitness level focusing on strength, agility, and flexibility.

volunteered to show me around the classroom and the school so I could get accustomed to my surroundings. The willingness to take up such a role evoked a feeling inside of me and I knew from that day on that this student was going to be a special one.

To learn this week’s material, answer the discussion post, program the programming assignment, and get a good grade on the self-quiz, I studied the learning material for almost 6 hours a day. I find if fun to sit down with the learning material, which was chapters one and two, and take notes during all my free-time.

The TV monitor can be an opening to adventures that students may never have the chance to explore. When I use cable television and video clips in my classroom my students get excited about what we are going to study. If a student is a visual-spatial learner the television or videos could be an excellent tool to use in order to meet their learning style. Alexander Golon explains “Visual-spatial learners are students who show advanced abilities with computers, maps, construction toys, and puzzles” (Golon). Throughout my paper I will explain how cable television and video clips can be useful tool because they appeal to different learning styles in the classroom and meet South Carolina’s state standards when used appropriately. Let’s face