Blog #10

Read Alouds

There were no read alouds.

Learning Experiences

The last two weeks we have been working on our lessons. Bri and I picked a MAY lesson that had to do with symmetry in fruits. It was such a good way to learn what making lesson plans is like, what preparing a lesson is like, and what organizing a room for a lesson is like. I think that it will really help us when we go to our classes because it shows us what it takes to prepare a lesson that will actually keep the children involved while helping them soak up all the information they need for a specific standard.

Current Event

https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2019-02-14/denver-teacher-strike-ends

The teachers in Denver went on a three day strike for the first time in 25 years. It was over the fact that teachers get bonuses based on if they get good test scores or evaluations. The teachers were striking because they realized it caused uncertainty in their pays and believed that they should be paid more but not just on student performance. At the end of the three-day strike the teachers received a pay increase of 11.7%, teachers in high poverty schools would see $3,000, and the incentive for teachers filling hard to fill positions would be $2,000. I think that seeing this increase in teacher pay is a really good step towards all teachers seeing a pay increase.

Quote of the Week

I really liked this quote because when we were planning our lesson I realized that it was not super easy. When we become grateful for how hard our teachers work to have a lesson for us, not just one day but every single day we can appreciate and understand the lessons better. We become more involved in what we are learning if we can appreciate how hard our teachers are working to teach us.

Observations

Observation day at the elementary schools was so much fun. It was really interesting to see how the grades differ from each other but also how each school is different. At some schools we would just stand or sit in the back of the room and watch, others they had us walk around and see what the kids were doing at their desks, and some they had us work with them, ask them questions, and read to them. It was so cool to see how some of the schools are really similar and some were super different.

Reflection

With all my deputies paid, my roommates found and accepted students day at CofC coming up I am so ready to be done with high school. It is so sad because I really am trying to enjoy the last moments but I just want to get out. Now that I am for sure into CofC all the school work is starting to feel pointless to me because I know college is right around the corner. I am going to try and enjoy the last quarter of high school and get to the finish line.