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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Bernardo Baker

During my first week of school I have found several of the teaching strategies and techniques I learned in NTI to be very efficient. Last year I was not equipped to handle the day to day operation that came with being a teacher. This year I've learned to manage my time, deal with behavior problems, and connect with students from all grade levels. I have been really impressed with how the different learning styles have come together in the classroom. Some days I am still challenged by several of the PEC students (Program for Exceptional Students) in my class. It has been a real challenge to keep these students on task. My main focus is to make sure that I am providing the necessary tools for these students.

4 comments:

Teresa said...

Hi Bernardo, like you I have found that the NTI information has been very helpful. Your comment that being equipped to handle the day to day operation is significant because we are not just teachers. If that were true I'd have it made. The administrative duties sometimes overwhelms me and the faculty meetings are not always uplifting. I think all of this goes with the job, but if the focus remains on the student we are on the right track. Recognizing learning styles is also important and I am more aware of those myself. Isn't it eye opening when you do a lesson and feel like you have reached each child in the room through some avenue of learning. WOW. It's those days I leave work energized. I guess if every day were a great day we wouldn't have to always work on improving ourselves.
I don't have very many students with individual education plans (this year). However, in the past I really studied the modifications for those students and tried to help them succeed, if even in small ways. You seem to have a personality that would compliment students with increased needs. I hope the rest of your semester goes well.

Joe Westbrook said...

I am in your AMEN corner.

Michael said...

Thats good that you are hanging in there, because at times when teaching this class the easy thing to do sometimes is to quit, by just telling them to go and shoot something. Things will get better for you the balancing game is what you have to play because you may not be able to do everything but as long as you accomplish something. The connecting with the students is great because they know that you want to really help them, but don't get frustrated with those who don't want to connect but they want to be distant, always keep those in mind who you have and can really help.

Dr. J said...

Bernardo,
Do you think we should do more with exceptional needs in our classes? Dr. J.