Hello class
The year has started and things have gone well thus far. I must say, that I though it would be a whole lot more stressful than it actually has been. I added another course this year, Public Safety III, Introduction to Law, which has been very interesting. My kids have done a wonderful job attempting to learn how to prepare good, quality and convincing "OPENING ARGUMENTS" in court. Students have really been interested, because they ALL believe that they can win every case.
From a discipline standpoint, I have implemented the use of the officer system in my class, allowing all students to be held accountable for their actions. This process has worked well. We go to court every WEDNESDAY, which is where students go before a jury of their own peers to account for their actions. The punishment that is issued is the final and the desire to not to want to appear in court before those mean kids anymore. IT'S BEEN A GREAT DETERRANCE....
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2. Show respect and consideration of others when posting and commenting. This includes individuals, students, organizations, political parties, colleagues, etc.
3. Check all posts for spelling and grammar errors before posting.
4. Protect the privacy of others. Gain permission from other people before you write about them. Avoid sharing someone else's last name. Use job titles or pseudonyms when writing about experiences with your co-workers or students.
5. Watch your language. Use politically correct and non-offensive language.
6. Make sure you write about things that are factual.
7. Keep your postings education-oriented. Avoid discussing plans for the weekend, etc.
FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!
Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?
4 comments:
Wow! you'll have to tell us more about the use of the officer system in your class. Sounds interesting.
Congrats on implementing the officer technique in your classroom. As a stellar sub, I sometimes get to talk to the teacher that I am subbing for beforehand and will ask her to designate a class helper that she trusts to give me info in case she may have forgotten something. This works well when I am in doubt about something.
Keep up the GREAT work,
V
Toni! you really have a creative mind. You never failed to present some great ideas. What type of punishments are given and do they rebel?
Toni,
I mention it to my class today my intention to implement the same program in my classroom. don't forget to send me some information.
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