Reflective Reflection

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Overall, I think that my teaching team and I were able to cooperate well, and create a unit about time that was successful. We were able to challenge the students, while still making sure that the activities and objectives were attainable. We created a unite based on time concepts including elapsed time, time to the minute, time zones, and word problems. The students had a lot of prior knowledge based on our pre-assessment, and we decided to challenge them with new concepts related to time. The students were able to grow as learners and develop their skills and knowledge about time throughout this unit. They were able to apply skills regarding each time concept in each lesson, because each concept is interrelated. After teaching the entire …show more content…

Through being able to teach an entire class, my confidence as an educator has definitely increased. I was able to experience what it is like plan lessons for and manage an entire class of twenty-two third graders. I have been able to learn how to manage students and create lessons that are differentiated. I was able to create lesson that meet the needs of a wide range of learners, and practice strategies to deliver instruction in way that allows students to be successful. I have found that I am capable of managing behaviors and creating lessons to help students reach each lesson objective. Differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all students is extremely important, because not all student learn in the same way. I have also learned about the importance of making sure to plan enough activities, and manage time effectively. Since students in this class were on many different levels, I learned the importance of have back-up activities planned for student who are more advanced, as well as modified activities for students who might struggle. I have found that it is better to over plan, than to under plan. Additionally, through creating this unit on time, I was able to experience the importance of learning to collaborate with peers and fellow teachers. I have only ever taught with two other teach candidates, so collaborating with 4 others was an interesting experience. We needed to learn how to work together and adjust to one another’s styles. We used each other strengths and weaknesses to work together and create lessons to help students successfully reach their learning objectives. I have learned the importance of collaborating with peers, and the benefits that it can

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