Saturday, August 18, 2012
So, I have been teaching for two weeks. Why haven't I written anything about these two weeks you ask? I don't have an opinion yet. I have a wonderful group of kids (WAYYYY TOOO MANY OF THEM-39) but wonderful. However there is drama in a way that I didn't think would exist. The boys have wayyyyy more issues than the girls. I can't separate the bad from the bad in my room because.....there is no room. My students also know way less then I ever could have imagined. A 6th grader should be able to write a paragraph and know their multiplication facts, alas this group does not. There is no room (did I mention this yet) and no time to work with these kids in small groups or one on one. I have no idea what to do yet. The class is still self contained so I am teaching all subjects. I wish I could just work on one or two subjects a day so that they can practice an important element over and over until they understand. Bleh, sorry again I have no real opinion of this job I have always wanted and I am still not sure how to help these kids. (on the upside, their classroom management is almost spectacular and the other 6th grade teachers are envious)
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I've said it many times before, but I don't plan on stopping any time soon: I'm proud of you.
Those kids are lucky to have Ms S for their teacher. I know up here, the high schools have a schedule where they rotate through classes during the week instead of having all classes every day. Would it be possible for you to schedule longer math or english sessions and do them every other day instead of daily. I cannot imagine having 39 kids in one classroom - that is outrageous. Any of the parents or others in town willing to volunteer some time in the classroom (or do you have a teacher's aid).
It will be awesome to see the changes in the kids by the end of the year. You are making a difference in their lives already.
You can doooo eeeeeeet! It gets easier as you go along but 39 kids?! Holy cow! I'm with joe on this one. i'm proud of you!
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