| How has the start of this semester compared with the start of the previous semester? What did you do similarly? Why? What have you done differently? Why? There is really not much different. The main difference between this semester and last semester is that I am used to using my wonderful standards provided to me by the the Georgia Dept. of Education. While the elements of the standards aren't worth throwing out a two story window, the standards do provide a nice outline and give you the feeling that you are "going somewhere". These standards have just been implemented this year, so last semester was a trial run and gave me a good idea what they were all about. This semester, I am able to better plan my classes as a whole semester, not just a week or two out. I have also used this semester as an opportunity to a fresh start. Somethings that worked well but not well enough (like the cell phone thing) I came in with an iron fist swinging 100 mph. I have a rougher bunch of kids this year in the foundations class (much similar to my first ever foundations class) and I have found that a lot of the NTI training has helped me in my behavior management strategies. |
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Shane, I feel like you are doing a good job with the standards. When I visit you I like the way you have them on the board. It's very clear to the students where you are going, and clear to me as an outside observer. I will miss seeing you this semester, and it's not just because of my stops at the outlet mall. Dr.J.
ReplyDeleteShane, I love your honesty and openness. You tell it like it is. And I like that!
ReplyDeleteI'm using this semester as a fresh start too. That's one thing I love about teaching. Each semester and each school year we get to start over and have a fresh start. I don't think any other profession can do that.