I am pretty sure I figured out how to fill out the tutor forms the way that the program wants me to... and even if not all of them are completed to the standards, I did multiple. :) I do appreciate your offer to help with that, Molly.
My relationship with the students is a good one. I can talk to them easily and they give feedback on their opinion about assignments and activities readily. A couple of them seem to take more effort from the instructor to catch on, but there are 2 girls in both classes that do catch on very quickly. Sometimes I worry that they will become bored with the instruction, but they usually don't seem to have too much time after the assignments and they do not seem to mind. What do you think would be good strategies to push these students a little more without straining the other students too much? They are helpful in assisting the other students in group work.
Asking questions and having a friendly, open demeanor has helped me to create relationships with the students in the classes I've observed. How have you been able to get close to your students?
EEK! I never got an e-mail about a 2nd blog!!! What was the topic for this one??
ReplyDeleteAnywho! I'm glad that you figured out the forms and that your doing well in your PDS! I personally don't think that I have enough experience to help you out with your first question but as for the way that I've gotten close to students has been through just always smiling, talking and laughing with them. I also never try to push the fact that I'm a tutor but I moreso just try to let them know that I'm there for them if they need anything and so far it's gone really great!
ReplyDeleteAnd by the second blog, I meant the one you wrote before this one : ) I thought we were only supposed to do the first one and this one?
I hope that you have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving break! :D
It was the first one and this one.. I was confused. I liked your experiences though!
ReplyDeleteClaire,
ReplyDeleteI believe the first thing is to understand these students (their likes and dislikes, inclinations, etc). After knowing what they like, then it becomes easier to select classroom activities which will get them more involved and perhaps more attentive. For instance, you mention that they are participate well in group work, then, where appropriate, you can utilize group activities and projects in your lessons.