We teach, repeat and repeat and repeat. Sometimes we wonder
if they really do get. My surprise this week is to know that they do. I do my
best to take the information I learn from my NTI classes and model it within my
lesson plans and teaching. However, I’ve learned that many of the things we
have learned can be used in our everyday lives and with our students within
their extracurricular activities. Two weeks before school started, I had a few
of my HOSA students at the school working on their program of work. We
discussed their goals for the school year and the activities they wanted to
execute. While they were working on their goals, I spoke to them about the
given, what, and how well. We discussed action verbs for rules and procedures
and protocol (proper planning) for their expected activities.
The same students are in student council. As they were discussing
ideas for homecoming and the remaining school year, they actually implemented
the action verbs and the given, what and how well. I was sitting in the
background truly cheesing on the inside. They actively decided how everyone should be
grouped based upon ability and making it diverse. I see the growth within
myself highlighted through my students. I’m learning and still growing.
I’m considering allowing them to complete the group activity from this class also. I'm curious of how they will group the students together.
I know you felt so proud! I as well feel proud when students are able to show how they are learning and retaining the information you have taught them. We are passionate about our fields and it's disheartening sometimes when students don't receive the information or, they act uninterested. It's also great when they are able to teach you, the instructor the information and it's correct.
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