Had such an amazing time this Thursday getting to view 8th Graders (Advanced Class) Gallery Walk over the Revolutionary War. They really are a talented and gifted group.
Today I taught my third and final lesson of CEPT 2 on the Major Events of the Revolutionary War. Introduced a new way of taking notes and it was a success!!
Taught a lesson on the causes of the Revolutionary War today! Started with a post-it note bell ringer, then had students do a gallery walk to discuss key events like Lexington & Concord, the Tea Act, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence.
This week in the world of 8th grade, students are currently taking notes over the many causes of the Revolutionary War. I also got to administer my first ever pre-test to students today which helps me to see what they know and what we need to focus on for my upcoming lesson.
Today, I taught my first lesson of CEPT ll. 8th Graders were challenged to think critically about the guided question (What is Colonial Government). I really enjoyed teaching this lesson as well as receiving positive feedback from students.
That is a wrap on week 3! I was only in the classroom on Thursday this week but still had such an amazing day. Students were working on their CIS packet that deals with colonialism and Jamestown. I also finalized my lesson to teach students next Thursday!
1st Day of CEPT 2 clinicals was definitely an AMAZING day!! Thank you to my MT @MrJKMitchell for being so welcoming and enthusiastic. Can’t wait to see what this semester has in store!! #gotops
Ms. Robey, my WKU CEPT 2 student, hit the ground running on her first day, enthusiastically introducing herself to our students - I'm thrilled to see what she'll add to our classroom dynamic this year! @wku@WKUCEBS@CEPTatWKU
Today was my last day ever in CEPT 1 with such amazing, hardworking, talented, and funny individuals. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of 7th graders. #endofthesemester#ilovemystudents
A fun way that I utilized cooperative learning into my lesson was by having students work together in groups to analyze pictures from the Incan Empire and build a hypothesis on how they thought life was like during that time. #cooperativelearning#groupwork
Today I got to co-teach my second and final lesson of CEPT 1. Me and my co-teaching pal had the opportunity to plan a Gallery Walk. Students got to analyze pictures from the Inca Empire. Our guiding question was ��What was life like in the Inca Empire in the 16th century”.
An awesome way that my MT promotes Diversity in her classroom, is by intermingling students amongst themselves. Students from different backgrounds, ethnicities, sexualities, etc. She promotes a classroom where students can be themselves! #safespace
In efforts to ensure that I snag my DREAM job, I want to continue to have a positive mindset when going into ANY classroom. I want to harvest positive connections with students and other teachers. #dreamjobgoals#positiveeducator
One thing that I love about being in Mrs. Gray’s class is how she actively asks her students “Why”. She uses her compelling questions and supporting questions to challenge students to think. This skill has worked wonders when leading class discussions! #mentorteachersrock
This week, I had students work together to complete their Padlet Bell Ringer over the word “remarkable”. I challenged students to work together with their table to come up with their OWN definition and what they felt was remarkable to them. #cooperativelearning
Today I got to teach my first lesson of CEPT 1! I was able to formally introduce students to the Mayan Civilization and talk about all of their long lasting remarkable achievements.
In Mrs. Gray’s classroom, she has her desks organized by tables. To encourage students to behave well and stay focused on their given task(s) she sits students with peers who naturally motivate them to do what they are expected to do. #classroommanagement
Currently in 7th grade, students are starting to learn about Zheng He and his many voyages. The current learning target talks about comparing rights, roles, responsibilities, and limitations between 600-1600s with those who are citizens in modern countries.