This week I saw how my students' behavior can change when their schedule is altered. They have to take benchmark tests, so their whole morning routine was messed up. The students kept asking many questions because they did not know when they could take AR test or other things they do through the day. Behavior management was even more a challenge for me this week because the students act like they forgot their expectations when started back on our normal routine Thursday. I many more interruptions than I do on normal weeks. Monday, I plan on going back and making sure that I stay firm where we can go through our daily routines smoothly. Mrs. Britt had a great suggestion for reading groups. I will walk around to see if any students have questions when my reading groups are changing. This will limit distractions, and I will not be bombarded with questions at the end of my last group.
During math, I need to remember to add my conclusion of the lesson. Also, I think I need to move more quickly through the sideshow where the students can have more time for independent practice. I want to spend a majority of my time on introducing the new material and allowing time for practice. I want to start using a timer for activities.
You are learning so much each week. You are taking note of things and changing them quickly. Keep up the great work and your two weeks of full time teaching should be a breeze!!
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