It is hard to believe that a whole year has passed and that my little kidos who couldn't tie their shoes or put their books in the correct places are now 2nd graders!
As a teacher it often seems that there are more failures than successes, more frustrations than joys and more fears than confidence. This post will serve as both a look back on what I've managed to accomplish this year and to set goals for myself next year.
As a teacher it often seems that there are more failures than successes, more frustrations than joys and more fears than confidence. This post will serve as both a look back on what I've managed to accomplish this year and to set goals for myself next year.
Successes
1. Reading: all my students have drastically improved their reading score, particularly in comprehension.
2. Presentations/speaking: My students went from hardly being able to speak in front of the class to standing in front of a large crowd on a stage and blasting out their own lines. I had a few students who could hardly speak english who now converse in groups as if english were their first language.
1. Reading: all my students have drastically improved their reading score, particularly in comprehension.
2. Presentations/speaking: My students went from hardly being able to speak in front of the class to standing in front of a large crowd on a stage and blasting out their own lines. I had a few students who could hardly speak english who now converse in groups as if english were their first language.
3. Cultures: I have learning a lot about culture thanks to my school. I hope next year I get to learn even more. I've also created several events to help the kids learn. I wish so much I had known more about the world when I was little. We had an international food fair, and we raised money for a charity in another part of the world.
4. Integration: I have really enjoyed using the IPC curriculum mostly because it has allowed me to see how the subjects can drastically relate with hardly any hassle.
5. Reflection: Staying in one place for 2 years helped with this one. I thought about the lessons more and found ways to improve them. I realized where I am flawed and took note of it.
Goals:
1. Talk softly and have them hear. Always a challenge to not just talk over kids, particularly when you have a group of talkers, but I am tired of attaining my voice.
2. Be a more loving teacher. After being at international schools for 2 years I have to say I have become a "tough love" teacher. The kids are often babied to the point that a scratch is too much to handle, they cannot carry their own backpack, and if someone cuts the line it leads to sobbing. Its difficult for me to show them a aide that cares about these points, but I feel as though I've gotten too tough.
3. Set a higher standard for behavior. No more running in the halls, no more talking out of turn and hopefully more listening will come.
4. Give my students more responsibility. Given the fact I have some who cannot remember to pack their bags after 5 reminders this seems crazy to me. But I think that the more trust you give them the more responsible they will be. A bigger focus on class jobs and taking care of themselves is high on the list.
5. Be more organised. Some days I can't find my desk. And I've become a teacher who loses papers. What a nightmare come true!
1. Talk softly and have them hear. Always a challenge to not just talk over kids, particularly when you have a group of talkers, but I am tired of attaining my voice.
2. Be a more loving teacher. After being at international schools for 2 years I have to say I have become a "tough love" teacher. The kids are often babied to the point that a scratch is too much to handle, they cannot carry their own backpack, and if someone cuts the line it leads to sobbing. Its difficult for me to show them a aide that cares about these points, but I feel as though I've gotten too tough.
3. Set a higher standard for behavior. No more running in the halls, no more talking out of turn and hopefully more listening will come.
4. Give my students more responsibility. Given the fact I have some who cannot remember to pack their bags after 5 reminders this seems crazy to me. But I think that the more trust you give them the more responsible they will be. A bigger focus on class jobs and taking care of themselves is high on the list.
5. Be more organised. Some days I can't find my desk. And I've become a teacher who loses papers. What a nightmare come true!
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| Thank you students and parents for your excellent support to make this year a success! |
