Week 1 of the 2012 -2013 school year has gone well. I am very impressed with the student's manners and behavior. The best word I have to describe them is "precious."
On day 2 I asked students to create a wordle about what they expect from me as their teacher this year. The products I received were touching and meaningful. I plan to hang several in our room to remind me to be the teacher my students want me to be. To name a few:
Today, I asked them to reflect on the week. I asked them to identify something they learned, something they were proud of themselves for, something they were still worried about, the best part of 7th grade, and a goal they have for themselves this 9 weeks. Many students expressed the desire to make honor roll and to be successful in science class. Some were worried about these same issues. Most said they learned how to track a hurricane on a coordinate plane. Connecting with 150 kids a day presents a unique challenge, but these reflections allowed me to glimpse into their world and plan our next steps accordingly.
The first week was good! This year is going to be great! The 7th grade journey has begun and I am honored to be a part of it.
On day 2 I asked students to create a wordle about what they expect from me as their teacher this year. The products I received were touching and meaningful. I plan to hang several in our room to remind me to be the teacher my students want me to be. To name a few:
- challenge me
- be patient
- be passionate
- be kind
- understand me
Today, I asked them to reflect on the week. I asked them to identify something they learned, something they were proud of themselves for, something they were still worried about, the best part of 7th grade, and a goal they have for themselves this 9 weeks. Many students expressed the desire to make honor roll and to be successful in science class. Some were worried about these same issues. Most said they learned how to track a hurricane on a coordinate plane. Connecting with 150 kids a day presents a unique challenge, but these reflections allowed me to glimpse into their world and plan our next steps accordingly.
The first week was good! This year is going to be great! The 7th grade journey has begun and I am honored to be a part of it.