Synopsis:
At some point last semester, I was appointed the responsibility of teaching Math and ELA to 3rd grade bilingual ICT students, a class made up of 32 kids in total. I was temporarily replacing their homeroom teacher who was out on maternity leave. The majority of the students were newcomers who had entered the US that year or the previous year. Simply trying to keep the class focused was a separate challenge in itself. When it came to teaching Mathematics in Spanish, I would review as much vocabulary as possible the day before and whenever I was actively teaching, if I couldn't find the appropriate word for a phrase in English, I would ask one of the bilingual students to assist me with translations. In the midst of it all, I was able to get through two full chapters before. Below is the review sheet I made up for them two days before their chapter exam.
Reflection:
As teachers, we'll have times when we'll be asked by the administration to participate in tasks that may be challenging and/or out of our comfort zone. Never say no! Always accept them, regardless of challenges. As teachers, the more we put ourselves out there at tackling different situations, the better our chances of moving up the ladder will be.
Hello and great post! I really like how you approached this topic. I believe that having a growth mindset is key to leading a fulfilling life. Being able to see challenges as an opportunity to grow is a skill that I have only developed later in life. I am glad you were able to find a way to help the students learn, great job!
ReplyDeleteHi Fiorela, I really enjoyed this post, especially the reflective peice you included. -Marlee
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