Day #11

Mrs. Kester and I discussed her observation of my lesson. She had many good things to say and pointed out a few suggestions. She was kind to tell me the sort of things that I will need to be aware of for the J-Pass next year when I am a teacher. We had a really good discussion and I feel better prepared for Thursday when Dr. Foley comes to observe me.

Suggestions:
1. I need to keep all my students busy, even when I ask just one student to help me with a question. This can be done by having them write the answer on their knee or in the air while the one student is answering.

2. Students should raise their hand to answer a question or talk. I've been letting them all shout out the answer which is a big no no.

3. My read-alouds are too long. Although predictions are good, I need to do less. I am starting to value time more and I see the teacher's desperate need to keep all things on a schedule.