Thursday, January 26, 2012
EDSS 531 Journal #1 - CP1 Reflection
Reflecting on your CPI teaching, respond to the following questions: What is it like to be a student in my class? What is it like for a student to move through classes in a day at our school? (Use your CPI school as reference)
During my CPI at RBV, students in my class knew the expectations. From the first day I arrived, I re-explained the class rules and expectations. Students knew what the rules consisted of from being inside the classroom before the second bell rang, to cheating and plagiarism. My classroom setting changed every day from having rows of students to groups of students depending on that days agenda. I did tell my students that talking is fine as long as its math related or if its bringing a positive learning environment to the classroom. Students must be able to control themselves at times when I needed their attention. Many students did not take proper notes but by encouragement and also letting students use their notes on their exams, students were taking positive notes and thus receiving better grades.
Students were given 10 minutes to go from class to class. This was enough time for students to go to their lockers, and be able to make it on time for the second bell to ring. Students were never rushed and should be able to make it to class without being tardy. Students had subject books at their home and also in the classroom so students did not have to carry a heavy backpack everywhere. This make it more convenient for students when they had to move through different classes with different subjects and books.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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