I rate this week a 5.
Observe: I taught a Dance for Hanukah to 1st grade. I was a bit unsure about how it would work out, because it is performed in partners, and it is two parts. But, they did awesome, and I was really proud of them!
Reflect: I taught a Dance for Hanukah to 2nd grade. I had not rehearsed the process of teaching the movements to them, and the lesson was a bit rough. I realized I should have written out a more detailed process of teaching them the movements for something that involved so many steps.
Focus: My short term goal for this week was to create my philosophy video, the last “big” component of the portfolio I had not completed, aligning with the long term goal of completing my entire portfolio…and graduating!
Be Productive: If I may be so honest, I wish I could have spent more time sleeping this week. I have thoroughly enjoyed student teaching but am looking forward to a little break.
Have Courage: I was teaching the movements of “Sleigh Ride” to fourth grade; four parts, plus a hand jive, and coda. It was really tricky, and I feel like I should have practiced it more to help them get farther with the movements, but we will work on it again next week, and I plan to be more prepared
Begin Anew: Edit all the written assignments of the portfolio and get ready to present on Wednesday!
