Update
Today, I universally implemented student-centered learning in the reading discussion class. The students took most of the class to discuss the issues in their discussion questions, and then we went over the answers at the end of class. Not only were there more answers, and more original answers, but many students were capable of ... I kid you not ... three times as much talking as they would get under the old teacher-centered system. Still having trouble getting some students engaged in the discussions, but it may take time and a little motivation on my part. Wish me luck.
Last week, one of my third grade students asked if she could have a list of due dates for the homework. It seemed like a tall order, but I decided to give it a try ... and I'm glad I did.
I made a list of all the readings, and all the homework, and all the quizzes, and speaking activities and writing and so on ... I'm sure that not only will the students be more organized, I think I will be more organized too.
I've already laid the first groundwork for diversifying the oral communication speaking activities too! I'll let you know how it goes.
The fact that I'm already updating much more than in the past is positive proof that the NELP program is finally coming together the way I want it to be.
As of now, I'm 95% planned through the next three weeks, and one of my four mid-term tests is already finished (and two of the others are about 40% finished!) I'm way ahead in the game, which is good, because I still need to make the review sheets for the mid-terms and get to work on preparing the readings for the second half of the term.
I especially want to find some interesting (and scary) videos to show for Halloween, and I'd like to update the pictures I'll be using for my Halloween slideshow after school! Yahoo! Halloween is my favorite holiday.
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Date: 2008⁄09⁄29 20:09｜Permalink｜Author：nelp