Week 6

This week was and steady week. I was able to do a lot of my EdTPA stuff. I was way more nervous than I thought I would be. I also tried to pay attention to the students activities more, but I feel like there is just carpet behavior that you can't control. You just do your best to stay focused and engage the students. The first couple lessons that I recorded. I was way too focus on recording and doing what I was supposed to do for the lesson that I feel that I took away from the actual learning. I felt rushed and self conscious. The next lessons, I just rolled with what I had. I knew that I was prepared and that I was passionate, and I hoped that came through. I also thought whatever I don't catch I will add captions to or I will explain in my commentary. I think the students are getting more and more comfortable with me. I was able to really connect with my student who are struggling readers or mathematicians. They are engaged more with learning and more excited to answer even if they are wrong. That is really rewarding to watch.

This week my CP and I have sat down and planned out my full take over. I am excited to get these things started and to really own the whole class. One thing that I learned for best practices, if that when team planning. Each teacher having one subject they are responsible for works. THis can be getting the major ideas for, discussing with the team, and they getting all the required handouts, slides, and materials for the whole grade. This best practice really helps the week to be planned out in advance and less last minute addition or planning to be done. I really think it is something I am excited to do in the next coming weeks, it helps with my confidence knowing things are planned out and ready to go.

Last week I set the goal for my EdTPA and for my guided reading. This week I think I accomplished my goals. I talked to my principal and I will be observed next week or the following based on his availability. I will be working toward taking over Science this week.