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| Mr. Pacer and Echo the owl sound out words and letter sounds with the class as they touch their thumbs with each finger for each letter sound. |
I got to work on my classroom duties early this morning so I could concentrate on observing Mr. Pacer and his para-professional Mr. Smith while they taught lessons. Mr. Pacer packs in lots of different methods and techniques to teach the students in every subject. He used an elmo projector to show the students how to use number blocks to add (or chunk) numbers. He used the board to show the students how to use number bonds to add numbers. He also used diagramming to show the students how to add numbers. He encouraged the students to try to add the numbers mentally in their minds also.
When it was time to do "Fundations" (phonics) Mr. Pacer introduced the students to Echo the Owl. The students will repeat the word the teacher writes on the board when the owl is raised. Next they will "tap out the individual sounds in the words with their fingers, next they will "skywrite" the words in the air, next they will "snap & clap" when spelling the words out loud (snap on vowels and clap on consonants).
The students learned new words in social studies and got to participate in an experiment in science.
INSIGHT
I noticed that not all students understood the material as quickly as other students in their grade. Even with a para-professional, student teacher, and a professional teacher like Mr. Pacer, it was difficult to spend enough time with them to get them up to speed.
QUESTION
I don't think that the teacher is supposed to get the student up to speed immediately, I just don't know how much time it should take or how much time I should spend with the students.
You just try to give of yourself every moment of class. Some years are easier than others.
ReplyDeleteThanks for responding! I'm shocked! :) I have a feeling my first year won't be one of the easy ones.
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