November 15, 2011
A. Today was my last day at the school. I miss the students already even though they wrecked my nerves and made me work. Today the students worked on “Number Worlds”, but something out of the ordinary happened with the teacher. He let the students go to the board and interact with each other during the lesson. This was the most laid back I have seen the teacher and students. They really seemed to be enjoying themselves and he was giving feedback and encouragement. I really enjoyed watching the students show their knowledge of patterns and sequences on the board instead of going to choice time. Did you say something to the teacher? Was there an alien in his body?
B. The students interacted and taught me their lessons today. I learned touch math and patterns. Patterns are very hard for me so learning with them was great and a positive moment for all of us. One of the students told me I could not use the packet but he would go to the board and teach me how to draw three dimensional shapes. I think the teacher is becoming open to change. Is it obvious that these students have me wrapped completely around their fingers?
C. I believe that all three books could be used to express feelings for my last day. Watching these truly amazing children and trying not to worry about their futures is truly distressing. I wonder if they are really prepared for high school or real-life will they register with places like The Arc or a mentor program. In all three books they talk about life after school and looking at the scenario at this school I do not believe they have a solid foundation. But with books like “You’re going to love this kid”, Raymonds Room and our textbook there is knowledge for future educators to learn from. With this knowledge we can choose to move forward and empower other students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside resources.
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