Friday, March 4, 2011

Learning Goals

One of my learning goals was to try and build better relationships with the students in my classroom. Since I only spend 2 hours a week in my PDS, it's hard to really get to know these students. I want to become a role model for these students, not just some guy who shows up every Tuesday. So far, I like to think I've made a little progress in this area. 
Another aspect of the classroom that I really wanted to get a better grasp of was lesson planning. Thanks to EDUC 400, I've gained a much better understanding of what exactly goes into this. Although I still have a ways to go with both of these learning goals, I do feel like I've made some good progress.
As far as my practicum plan goes, I haven't really made any changes to it. I've been putting some of the activities off, but I am making some progress. I've already completed a few tutor activities, and I'm planning my small group lesson for next week. I'll also be taking a few pictures in preparation for my digital story. Overall, I've gained some valuable knowledge so far this semester, and I look forward to completing my other activities.