Most improved...
I have improved in my classroom managment skills. My room is more efficient and I have had less problems because of how I have approached my management. Involving the kids in running the classroom has been one of the best strategies I have learned from NTI. I have also improved in effective lessons. I realized how important time is in the classroom and how to plan proper lessons to not have dead time...and that an active student is much better than a bored student!
To work on...
I still need to work on my organization. I want to get my semester all planned out from start to finish...every day complete....but after 2 1/2 years I'm still not there. Maybe this summer...I remember hearing that teachers never really feel like they have a tight grip on everything until after their third year. Its true!!! Next thing to do would be to think of bigger and better projects for my kids to do!
I agree with you Penny that having the students involved in running the class decreases behavioral problems and also increases efficiency in the classroom. Really like your statement about an active student is better than a bored one...how true. I do have times where I will misjudge how long an activity will take and end up with extra minutes at the end of class. Need to have a couple of fillers on hand to keep the dead time down. I also have heard about the 3rd year and how things get better and start to fall into place. I am looking forward to incorporating more projects in the curriculum next year. After learning about them this semester they seem like such a good tool for the students to learn difficult concepts and teamwork.
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