I can't believe I have almost survived the research class! It seems like a lot of work, but so very worth it. I knew this would be tough while teaching 50 5th graders, but it is helping me focus on my teaching as well. I realize that I have be "doing" action research in my classroom for a long time.
I have had many, many great mentors! it is the beginning of a long journey that I hope never ends! I know that I will hit snags in the road and it will become difficult at times, but right now I am ready to lead my first vertical alignment meeting and be done with it!
Have a great week all! I am working on the last assignment tonight and Saturday and I submit on Sunday morning after I proof read it, has worked so far!
See some of you in school law and I am so excited it is Dr. Abshire again!
Peace to all!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Action Research plan
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
interactive Science/Math Notebooks
We used the science notebooks and modified it to math. When we have foldables, they go on their side. The kids are doing very well with them. They are more willing to do my side because I give them a few minutes to respond to the other information.
http://www.slideshare.net/arholder/interactive-science-notebook-full-version
http://interactive-notebooks.wikispaces.com/
If you type in Interactive Math Notebooks you will find it in Google. Let me know if anybody needs more information.
:-)
http://www.slideshare.net/arholder/interactive-science-notebook-full-version
http://interactive-notebooks.wikispaces.com/
If you type in Interactive Math Notebooks you will find it in Google. Let me know if anybody needs more information.
:-)
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Action Research Week 2
As I listened to all 3 of the videos for this week, I realized even more the importance of always learning. In our profession, we cannot just wake up and teach. There is research to be done, data to look at and methods of delivery to be addressed.
I teach 2 sections of math/science for 5th grade. One section is a bilingual class, so I must look at the way I deliver instruction, as they are coming to me at a different learning level than my other class. I teach both classes similarly, but I have to look at the vocabulary and hands on portion with the bilingual group. They are a super smart group of kids, but their processing time takes a bit longer. If I did not do some research and talk to my bilingual partner, I would not know that. I would teach both classes and expect them to catch on.
I believe that we, as educators, must continue to learn or we will not be assisting our students and will actually hamper their development in the classroom!
Have a great week.
I teach 2 sections of math/science for 5th grade. One section is a bilingual class, so I must look at the way I deliver instruction, as they are coming to me at a different learning level than my other class. I teach both classes similarly, but I have to look at the vocabulary and hands on portion with the bilingual group. They are a super smart group of kids, but their processing time takes a bit longer. If I did not do some research and talk to my bilingual partner, I would not know that. I would teach both classes and expect them to catch on.
I believe that we, as educators, must continue to learn or we will not be assisting our students and will actually hamper their development in the classroom!
Have a great week.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
What I have learned about Action Research
I was just reading another blog and noted that another student had the same image of a "research" course as I had. What a pleasant surprise to find that it is not what I thought. I feel that action research is something that every good teacher/educator does in their classroom/building. As a teacher, I look at the lessons that I have completed and ask myself, "is that the best I can do?" or "I saw a lot of blank looks on their faces, I have to fix that!" I think that being reflective in your teaching or even personal life can be difficult, but necessary as we move on our journey. We must continually look at ways to grow and action research is just another way to do that.
I believe that our campus is beginning to do this. Our leadership team just read, Turn Around Schools: Creating Cultures of Universal Achievement, and we are implementing some of those strategies on our campus. We have a very young team of teachers, most have taught 3-4 years and are 25 years old or younger, so we have had to address many issues. Many of the veteran teachers, including myself, have had to step up into a mentoring role to assist our younger counterparts. If we had not participated in both reflection and some action research, we would still have the same issues that were occurring in our 1st and 2nd year as a campus (our building is 4 years old).
In my opinion, our principal has led the way and that is the key for the process to work. Administration has to set the tone and the example for it to work on a campus.
I believe that our campus is beginning to do this. Our leadership team just read, Turn Around Schools: Creating Cultures of Universal Achievement, and we are implementing some of those strategies on our campus. We have a very young team of teachers, most have taught 3-4 years and are 25 years old or younger, so we have had to address many issues. Many of the veteran teachers, including myself, have had to step up into a mentoring role to assist our younger counterparts. If we had not participated in both reflection and some action research, we would still have the same issues that were occurring in our 1st and 2nd year as a campus (our building is 4 years old).
In my opinion, our principal has led the way and that is the key for the process to work. Administration has to set the tone and the example for it to work on a campus.
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