I didn't have too many learning goals for this semester that were different from last. I did want to speak more Spanish in the classroom and also have the students call me Miss Hott instead of Molly. I also wanted to be more organized.
So far, I don't speak much more Spanish in the class than last semester only because in Spanish 1 they would not be able to understand me and I don't want to be seen as the crazy Spanish tutor who no one can understand :)
As far as being called Miss Hott, my students now do call me that and I think it makes me seem less like a student and more like a teacher figure, someone who can actually help them and not just someone who's observing and doesn't know anything.
Lastly, I do feel like I've been more organized this semester, in part because of the chart we had to make. I actually think that helped a good bit. I still need to get my activity for EDUC 400 in about teaching a small group but I think I may just do two large group lessons. I want to do one lesson about the culture of Spain and some of their foods and then I know that my teacher wants me to teach a short Zumba class so I will probably combine that with a short lesson about the dances, where they come from, etc.
So far though, I'm really happy with my new class :) Hope everything is going well in your school, Claire! :)
Yay! I'm so glad you're happy with your class! It really does help when students do not call you by your first name--maybe when you do get to teach, but I feel like very few people can still attain authority and go on a first-name basis, you know?
ReplyDeleteI think its so cool that you dance in your classroom! I am also, aside from the program's standards, trying to think of ways that I can incorporate music as a type of inspiration in my English classrooms. I have a few ideas, but I'm not sure how to work with them yet. I have time :)
I am also SOO glad the chart plan helped you, too! That must make things nice for you. Good luck and thanks for the wishes! Feel free to write back anytime if you ever want to talk or share tips.