Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Boring Week
My placement teacher had a test scheduled for last Thursday. He allows the students to use the activities from their "student interactive notebooks" on the tests. Therefore, last Tuesday he gave them the entire class period to get caught up any activities they hadn't done yet or one that weren't complete. So last Tuesday I walked around and helped the students if they needed it. However, most were working hard on their activities and didn't need my assistance. Then I turned around on Thursday and sat around waiting for students to finish their test so I could immediately begin grading them. I felt that it was important for me to witness the needs of the students such as getting their activities done so they can use them on the test plus I once again was given the opportunity to grade papers, which is the most boring part of teaching. It wasn't the most entertaining week of my practicum experience but it was nice to see a different side to teaching.
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I can relate. I've been involved in a class that is doing the "MAPS" tests. It can be boring, but I'm learning too. Some of the kids are really struggling with the test! If administrators take notice and adjust the agenda according, perhaps the kids will do better on the CATS tests in the Spring.
I'm also seeing a few kids who know they aren't getting a grade on the MAPS test, so they could care less. One boy even refused until prodded by the teacher, vice-principal, and then the vice-principal a second time.
I too can relate to your situation. I was grading papers the whole time I was at practicum on Thursday. I have learned that you will either stay on top of the grading or you will let anyone help with the grading process!
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