September

= Week of: 9/21/09 to 9/25/09 Question of the week.................................. How do you feel classroom management is going for you? =

Well, my high school classes are fine, if I ask them to get in line they usually do (for at least a little while and then I just remind them again). My middle school classes are in the works. They will listen to me if I really get mad. I'm realizing the facts of letting them have some fun and get off on tangents, but not too much or too long because it's almost impossible to real them back in. My elementary kids give me headaches and at times I feel completely lost and out of ideas. But then there are moments when they are super cute and really grasp my lessons. So, they’re in the works as well. I’m trying to stay on top of my classroom discipline and keep things as consistent as I can (in all my classes). I have found it to be quite difficult, staying on top of all the bad behavior, complimenting for good and positive behavior, and teaching. I have had/will have Mrs. Pollitt come in and talk to a couple of my classes about behavior and how it affects them socially. So hopefully that will help. The good news is I haven’t had more than one day in a row where I feel completely hopeless/helpless. In short: I’m feeling a bit lost, but not completely, and I’m learning a lot. ~ Miss T.

Thanks for putting yourself out there, Annika. The things you mentioned are probably the most difficult parts of becoming a more polished teacher. Have you noticed any difference since I was in w/ 4th and 5th? I apologize for this week - AGAIN!! I think I will have to have a 2nd grader come to get me! I appreciate that you are confident in yourself enough to put yourself out there, ask for help, evaluate yourself (and each day), and keep plugging along. Thank you for working so hard for us and for quickly becoming a member of this team. Hang in there. ~ Carolyn