This morning : CT : Overall April 2, 2007
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This morning: we reviewed objective assessments, ways to form the test to ease stress for struggling readers as well as special education. Oh man, I was so thrilled about the objective assessment I had created (because I had done it early), until Prof. B said this morning, ”Do not do the matching where the student has to draw a line from one column to the next” (for many reasons). Whhhups! :-s So now I have to go back and do it again. Oh well. You learn as you go I suppose.
CT: The students are performing in the auditorium today and tomorrow during their band class. I still encourage anyone and everyone to come out there, before they finally finish all this up for their contest on Thursday. 
If you can, you should stop by and observe before 2nd period! I’m not sure how it is even possible, but it’s like every time we go in there, the students still manage to make these pieces sound better and better, and this week will be the last you can hear them! Prepare yourself to get the chills. It is so moving! :)
Experiences overall: Going well. Just soo tired for some reason. ….or well, lack of sleep, because of all the thoughts going on in my mind that I can’t seem to settle. But that is a good thing I suppose. All this stuff has jump started my brain and has me thinking. Ah, I can’t wait to teach the little ones! Anyway.. guess that is all. I hope everyone has a good week!
It is a lot of information to process but it is all well worth it. I think we all have to realize that even as first year teachers we will still be struggling to settle. It will get easier with experience. I am sorry I didn’t hear the band. Are they having a concert after the sontest or have they already had one? I would love to be able to listen to whatever they have. I miss being in band.
Hello MG! I”m really glad that you’re observing a strong band program. This makes me very happy to know that you’re having a good time. I have been very impressed with Mr. F. He really has high expectations and is able to help his students reach those expectations. I read last week’s posting about motivation. So, how does Mr. F motivate his students to do so well? Rapport? Interesting music pieces? Interesting ways to teach the pieces? Rewards? Success? In my opinion, he has helped the band experience success in the past, and then he has been able to build on that success. It’s now becoming a “tradition” that the band at AHS does a good job. What’s the old saying, “success breeds success.” Good thinking. NB