Today, my Science Content Specialist... time out for an explanation.
At each school in my school district, there is a Content Specialist for each subject area, whose job is to make sure the teachers teaching in their content areas have all the resources they need and that each teacher in that school is teaching the state-mandated objectives for that content area. Meredith is my Science Content Specialist. There isn't really one for Social Studies (since SS isn't tested until the high school exit exam, it gets the raw end of every deal).
--TIME-IN--
Today, Meredith sat in my room for about 10 mins for a "walk-through," which is basically a really short observation. She taught fifth grade last year, so my students were immediately distracted when she walked in. She helped me redirect them back to the lesson though.
The "high" of the day came this afternoon, when she stopped back by my room. She asked if she could borrow my Observation Binder (a notebook I keep by the door with all my Lesson Plans for the year, along with an explanation of my management and investment plans) to show all the Science Lead-Teachers at my school. She said that she really liked the way I put my lesson plans together - in a brief, yet thorough manner - and liked the idea of having the binder.
Then she said, after completing her walk-throughs, that she thought I had the best science lesson on the 6th-grade side of the building. WHAT?! Really? Me? The first year teacher? Don't let the other Science teachers on my hall hear that. Their reaction won't be one of excitement for the new teacher.
It was such an unanticipated compliment, and one that I wasn't even trying to receive. However, all I could think of tonight as I was sitting in my St. Thomas class (local graduate course I am required to complete for certification) was how much my lesson was lacking. It was good, but not that good. There were so many students who I wasn't reaching. There were so many things I should have been doing, but wasn't. And I had the best lesson on the 6th-grade side of the building?
This gives me some added incentive to work harder on improving my lesson plans.
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4 comments:
So very proud of you...keep up the good work as I know you will...you will continue to benefit these kids and you will be missed so much when it comes time to come back to Georgia...don't get discouraged and keep your goals first and foremost and you will stay on top...Love, Mom
yay!! you are rocking matthew. i miss you. love love love mball
Who wants brownie points--go for real brownies....
I am glad I can now comment as well as read your blog1
Penne
Those of us who were lucky enough to have taught you know that you will continue to receive just such comments in whatever you do. Matt, you are an extremely talented person and will always work to produce your best!! Good luck and I am loving your blogs-now go to bed earlier!!!
Ms. B
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