January 27, 2011

Yesterday was my second time at the middle school helping with the history class. This time I got to stay the whole time so I was able to see the whole first period and part of third. They have odd and even days, alternating each day so one week I see first and third the next I see second and fourth. It is interesting to see the different classes and how with different students in each class it creates a unique environment. Also there was a sub for the co teacher in the class so I got a different perspective on how a teachers teach. I'm starting to see how each child learns in their own way and the teacher must conform to help each student. I also noticed that it helps to bring in other sources, for example the teacher had them read an article from a certain educational magazine. She read out loud stopping periodically to include the students in discussions. I am definitely starting to see the classroom from a teachers perspective.