Posted in Classroom Management, Methods, Teacher Perks, Teaching is Collaborative on Oct 28th, 2008 7 Comments »
Though I maintain this year’s schedule is far more difficult than last, not everything’s turned for worse. One difference is… I’VE GOT HELP NOW!
Three things:
1. An Algebra Tutor
Recently graduated from college, and helps out in ALL THREE of my algebra classes. We’re developing a routine where he pulls out 3-4 students per day to provide [...]
Posted in Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Struggles on Sep 4th, 2008 1 Comment »
Everything was going well. I had just gone over all our rules and consequences. Our situational exercises and share outs had gone so smoothly. We lined up. And the most horrific thing that could possibly happen just as students are being dismissed.
A fight.
3 students in the front of the line had a “misunderstanding.”
Student 1: She [...]
Posted in Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Teach For America, The Achievement Gap on Jul 18th, 2008 1 Comment »
I’m not a teacher. Not yet, at least. But I’m learning to become one. As a brand new Teach For America corps member, I’m experiencing some hardcore challenges at this summer’s institute in New York City. Oh, you’ll hear plenty about it (like how we get up at 5AM every morning with an average of [...]
