The aspect of this week I found to be the most valuable was being able to deal with students during a lot of working periods. Seeing where the students were in understanding the material, it also gave me a chance to view their working habits. They try to get me to give them more time when most of them were goofing around, talking, or playing games. I just let them know that I knew what they were doing and there time has run out so they need to print what they have.
The one thing I would change about this week was in my computer applications class. I had presentations this week for PowerPoint and I wanted a good presentation to set the tone. The student who went did not do a good job and goofed around the whole time. Setting the tone would have shown others how it should be done and the guidelines they should follow because when I explain it they only get so much out of it. I also had to move students today who kept talking during presentations I gave them one warning then I moved them. I let them know after class that if they kept it up they would be sitting in their new seat the rest of the year.
I have to go chaperon a dance in 5 minutes and go to an in-service day tomorrow. Hope you all are having fun.
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Having to deal with classroom management when you are teaching a lesson is difficult. I have one student who seems to like to hear their own voice. During the lesson I have made the statement that my voice should be the only one any one hears. This does seem work. I will be changing seats around this coming week to possibly help on this problem. Keep up the good work. I know that you will make a great teacher!
ReplyDeleteObserving a work day for a project can be trying-I found that out too this week. A few of my students thought they were being real slick by goofing off when I wasn't standing right next to them but when I was near them they actually worked on their projects. At first, I also told them their projects were due and they wouldn't have more class time to work on them. If they weren't done they were to finish them at home over the weekend. It is a group project and they pointed out to me that most of them don't live near each other or drive since they're only freshmen. I gave in; I don't know if that was the right decision but they know they only have half a period left to finish their projects. Hopefully they'll use the time wisely! I hope your seat change for the students works; I did that earlier and it seemed to with mine. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteWith computer applications it seems like there are many working days. I find the harder the activity the less the students talk. They are too busy trying to figure out what to do. The days that are easy they talk and can get out of control, that ends up frustrating me as I am sure it does you as well. I like how you handle it, letting them know that you know what is going on and saying their work is due when the bell rings. I will have to try this and see how it works. Good Luck with week 6!
ReplyDeleteSetting a tone from the very beginning helps tremendously. If we are nice at the beginning of the year, the students seem to walk all over us all year. As the year goes on, you can ease up and the students will still know your expectations because that is where you started. The relationships just get better as everyone relaxes and gets their work done. Work first and fun in the classroom second.
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