Hi there guys!
I am jealous to hear how many of you were involved with Girl Scouts! It was something I was always interested in and never got the opportunity to be a member of. But, I am glad to be working with them in this way!
I have mentioned that I am working with three community centers in Fort Worth. That work is still continuing and getting more and more exciting. Within the next couple of weeks, we will be working with an artist, as well as the community centers, to paint a community picnic table. The community centers (and the Girl Scouts!) will get to house the tables permanently, with the exception of making a guest appearance at Party on the Porch at the Amon Carter. Super exciting.
I am excited that part of this experience will always be a part of the community!
As for the actual time in the community centers. There are good days and not so great days. I took the advice given for how to correct behavior in this setting. I am happy to say that it has gotten better! I find that sometimes I turn on my "kid" voice for the students and they do not seem to respond to that. So, that has quickly stopped. I found that being more real with the students, keeps them paying more attention and also, they act more respectful. Today I struggled a little bit again, but each day I learn more. The most important thing I have learned is to learn from my mistakes and to learn how to read the students.
I am lucky because every other week I get to go to the community centers and when I don't, I have the opportunity to worth with the Education in Action group. I am getting exposed to all avenues, and I love it!
I am currently finishing my final research on the artists for the Hispanic Heritage month lesson plan.I could not be any more excited, we will be tackling stereotypes, El Dia de Los Muertos, current political climate, the culture, food, and much more! I am so excited to have the opportunity to represent my culture.
I am excited to hear about your research for Heritage month. When you get finished with your lesson plan will you share it with the class? Also, It seems to me you are doing a great job of analyzing your strengths and weaknesses in your teaching and you continue to assess yourself. That is the stuff that makes great teachers.
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome, Asami! I feel like I write this on everyone's posts but it is true... I am SO excited to hear how the Hispanic Heritage month lesson writing goes for you! If I remember correctly, Hispanic Heritage month is from mid-September to mid-October, right? Do you think you'll get to return to the AC to see your lesson plans in action? That would be so rewarding!
ReplyDeleteWill you share the photos of your painted picnic table with us? That sounds like a great project!
I love that you're being real with the students and that they are responding to that approach. Good for you!