Midterm Self Assessment
Attendance and participation has been going well, I've only missed a couple of classes and try to be involved with the students, whether it means playing with them or acting as the teacher to supervise. The kids are also such a pleasure and make my job so much easier. Although attendance and participation has been good there's always room for improvement and I plan to keep doing better!
I try to contribute to the class as much as possible, but in such a well behaved and balanced it's hard to really become the single leader, which I think is great because I may be their role model, but they are their own leaders. Usually I help start class by giving some direction but the class just takes over and always does a great job. Being a TA is so easy for this class but I'll still try to contribute in as many ways possible.
Being a TA isn't what I thought it would be. I thought I would just be a "student teacher" kind of like a second person just to supervise, but it is so much more than that. I learn just as much from my classes as they do from me, which is one of the reasons I love coming to class. As a TA I've learned that you don't need to take over and do everything but guide the kids and let them learn as well, I've learned to be patient and also I've learned to make the most of each opportunity. I came to the class expecting a bunch of nerdy kids, but they are the complete opposite. These kids are just as much of a learning step for me as I am for them.
Overall the class has been great, but I know I can do so much better so I've got to keep going. I think that I should be around 82% for this term. I'm not satisfied with 82, but to be honest I know I can do better and I plan on working even harder.
Jasi you been have been so great with the kids, although your concerted effort at the start has lagged a bit as you figure out what you "need" to do. I love your third paragraph and see you finding ways to be a part of our class without taking it over and that is awesome. For the next month try to focus on connecting one on one with kids in the class (especially those who look like they are having a tough class) and just get to know them. If they don't need help just chat, if they do redirect them to positive choices and mindset in the hopes they will see the best in themselves and the opportunity each class gives. Keep learning... and post in your blog WHAT you learn about peers, behavior, classes and yourself so our class can see what growing up looks like. :) I would give you and A so far with the instruction to improve you bloggind some to keep it.
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