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Since I began my student teaching experience it has been difficult for me not to reflect on
my teaching. I find myself having daily conversations with my co-operating teacher on how the
lesson went, things that came up during the lesson, and suggestions on how she would handle
my journal or at the bottom of my lesson plan. This is usually a couple sentences on how I felt
the lesson went, and what I need to work on. Later, on my drive home I usually self-evaluate and
think about how the day went, where I need to improve, and how I will improve in the future.
The last part of me reflecting on my teaching occurs when I get home. I usually speak to my wife
who has over ten years of experience in early childhood education, and is a major part of my
personal learning network. She often gives me several ideas on ways to do things. She informs
me of strategies that have worked for her in the past. I have applied many of her strategies in the
classroom. An example of this was when I was trying to get students quiet in the lunch line. I
whispered to a few students who were demonstrating the proper behavior. The other students
wanted to hear what I was saying to them so they began to quiet down. I quickly learned that I
professional development where the new grading system was explained. My co-operating teacher
has allowed me to grade tests, and homework, and enter the grades into the new system.
Informally I have seen my co-operating teacher keeping files on lateness, and records of
conversations with parents. Both of these are practices I intend to carry with me into my own
classroom. I will make sure to keep an organized folder for all the non-instructional information I
need. In our classroom, we recently dealt with picture money. A great example was set by Mrs.
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Myers by collecting all envelopes, binding them together and locking them up, I will make sure
I have seen my co-operating teacher communicate with many families during the year.
Class Dojo is the main form used when emails are being sent. A behavior chart is sent home
every day to be signed by a parent. The parent can write notes on the chart if they need to. The
behavior chart is great so there are no surprises when a phone call is placed to discuss poor
behavior. I have seen two parent conferences where we needed to speak to parents about
students behavior. This was very beneficial to me because I got to see how to deal with sensitive
As a student teacher, I have been participating in the weekly K-2 curriculum planning
meeting where information like DRA levels, math strategies, individual students and several
other topics are discussed. In one meeting a first and second grade split was discussed which was
very interesting to me. It prompted me to do more research on the subject. I have sat in on the
monthly RTII meeting, and attended a professional development on the new district grade book.
It has also been brought to my attention how social media sites like twitter can help expand my
professional learning network. Reading blogs has also been beneficial to my professional growth.
teacher before and after lessons. I am also growing through my course work by reflecting on my
lessons. I learn something from every lesson I teach. Just today I learned that I need to be
organized even when handing out a treat. When planning lessons, I make sure to research ways I
can spice it up. One of my favorite things about this profession is the growth does not stop.
hesitate to ask questions when I need more of an explanation. I completely understand that
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students should be the focus, and their progression is at the center of everything we do. My
opinion has been valued and trusted. My co-operating teacher often asks me what I think about
topics, or how I would handle a situation. I attribute this trust to my professionalism. I am always
ready and willing to be coached, and I am looking forward to growing at I continue down my
road.