I attended a workshop today about learning how to use Windows Movie Maker Live. I thought that I would learn a lot of new things about it because I am basically self taught on the program. Unfortunately, the only thing I learned was that pressing control A to highlight all pictures in a file at the same time. However, I am proud of me because apparently I am a good teacher.
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Although this really has nothing to do with education I just wanted to write about the wonderful gift from a parent that I am burning today. This was a wonderful school year and I am grateful for all the time and help my students parents donated and all the gifts they also gave. They will truly be missed. I know that she must have liked me, these candles are not cheap.... Lol.
So I was looking over the new curriculum that was purchased for Pre-K for the 2013-2014 school year and I think I might like it. One specific thing I like is that it is interactive with both the publishing company and parents. Also I like how it tracks assessments and student progress for you. From what I read, you enter in info and it gives you ideas for both the teacher and parents to work on with students. As of today, I am intrigued.
So today was the last day of the 4 day Kagan training. I think that I have left with some good ideas to use in my classroom but I am worried about having the time to teach and fully implement the strategies. They seem useful and Caddo is very #Kagan however, I'm not sure it is truly for culture of kids that I work with. And not to be to pessimistic but, a lot of the things that they want you to use with your children require rigorous teaching and I would rather spend more time on teaching my core subjects because that is what my evaluations are based on. Not to mention, I really like to use the Conscious Discipline strategies that I learned when I worked in Marshall.
Best Teacher Appreciation Week ever. I got more from my students on a daily basis than I did for the whole week. Thank you kids and parents.... I feel the love!
I recently found out that we are getting a new curriculum. What a surprise, doesn't this make the 3rd new curriculum in 3 years? We REALLY know how to waste money in Caddo. I am kind of tired of the new-new but maybe this will be for the best. Our current curriculum is kind of weak.... More info to follow.
So today I went to work and found out that I have a new-new aide. What the world??? I was completely happy with Mrs. Williams plus now I think the kids will be confused and act out due to the lack of consistency. I know that's how I feel. I had no knowledge and/or input on this decision. I know that I am just an employee, however, I am the classroom teacher. How can I be a leader and teach my class to bond with one another and be a classroom family when even I don't know what to expect? I am really really upset about this.
Where is Miss Crawford??? I was just thinking about this last night and decided to put it in black and white.... Has anyone that has had the Kagan training noticed that most of the pictures they show are pictures from schools in other countries? Aint nobody saying anything but EVERYONE knows that Americans are lazy and have somewhat lost the sense of respect for education. I'm just saying, of course Kagan is working when most students are willing to participate.
** Before you judge, remember this is my blog of my thoughts and personal opinions** So tomorrow is the first day of my Kagen training…. Again. I had it when I was in Marshall because they were team Kagen when I worked there umm five-six years ago. It really didn't last long there and although it is still used it’s not as strictly enforced as it was when implemented. I hope that this will not be a repeat of what happened in MISD, a lot of money is poured into training teachers to implement a new curriculum/strategy and it is not enforced long enough to see if it will or will not be beneficial. As I talk to colleagues from various see already that some schools enforce it more than others.
A few days ago I was stressed about not having an aide but God has answered my prays. He sent me the lovely Mrs. Williams. I will definitely miss working with Jessica and our bond can never be broken or replicated but I think Mrs. Williams and I will do well together too. Thank you God for carrying me through another crisis.
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