So, I am anticipating teaching my first math class next week (all week). I am a bit nervous but I have had the opportunity to observe the teachers methods for the last 2 weeks. It is very interesting to see the different techniques she uses to engage the students. The lesson is done on the carpet, and then the students move to their desks. Once this is done, each student that volunteers goes up to the board to demonstrate how why got answers from their homework the night before. Then, the students sit at their desks to do text book questions independently. So, I have observed that in the course of one period, the students have moved around the classroom and done various activities in order to keep their interest peeked. At one point, the teacher even noticed a couple kids getting bored and asked the class to do 15 jumping jacks. It worked! It seems as though the children do not dread math class (like I did when I was young). Stimulation is the key to success! I am looking forward to seeing if I can keep them interested for a whole 50 minutes!!!
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