Standard V Reflection and Self Evaluation

Reflection and Self Evaluation DM1 Diversity I believe that it is very important for teachers to connect the curriculum to the topic they are teaching. One of the different ways that I connected the to my students culture was to explain that America is filled with people from different countries. DM2 Effective Pedagogy I used technology in every lesson I taught. I used a website called Brain Pop Jr for the most of my lessons. I used this website because it gave students valuable information about the United States. On this website, there are short videos that teach young students about different topics. It also introduces vocabulary for the lesson. I used this technology because I was able to have the students complete an online quiz after the short video. I also played short little clips about the Pledge of Allegiance on YouTube.

DM3 Subject Matter Before I taught my unit, I did a lot of research about the American symbols. I learned about what the colors of the American flag represent. I learned about the Statue of Liberty. I researched information about the liberty bell. I looked at different songs to teach my students. I learned about flag etiquette.

DM4 Environment

I believe that the best way to create a safe classroom environment is to make sure that everyone is giving respect. When a student was talking and others around them were not listening, I asked the student to wait. I had my students work together to talk about different things. I believe that the best way to create a safe environment is to get students talking with each other. I will often have my students give complements to each other for assignments they have done. DM5 Reflection The data I collected from my Teacher Work Sample has really helped me understand that you cant always predict outcomes. I thought that the students in my afternoon class would all get the bonus question right. The results show however, that the morning class had three students get the bonus question right.

DM6 Teaching Dispositions I have learned many things by doing this Teacher Work Sample. My confidence has grown since I began student teaching. I am no longer nervous when my supervisor observes me. I have learned to love kindergarten. I have found that my strong relationships I have built with others has helped me to have a successful student teaching experience. I love talking with my students parents. I enjoy working with my mentor teacher. It was amazing to see how quickly we began working as a team. My students all know that I love them ,and they all come to school excited to learn.