Author Archives: sbarber09

Coming into a classroom four months until the end of the school year has positives and negatives, yet I like to focus on the lighter side. One of the positives of being naïve of many of the classroom norms is … Continue reading →

On a Thursday in May, I observed Ms. Baines’ 3rd period ninth-grade students. Ms. Baines is a third year teacher who teaches in one of the school’s portables. As students walked in they found their way to their seats and … Continue reading →

On a Wednesday in the beginning of April, I observed Ms. Scott’s second period tenth-grade English class. Ms. Scott was a student intern during the fall semester, and then took over a long-term sub position for a teacher going on maternity … Continue reading →

During the past few weeks while watching one of my mentor teachers teach and reflecting on my own teaching style I am reminded of a conductor conducting a symphony. When standing in front of my students I am in-charge of … Continue reading →

During these first couple weeks of teaching, I have had the opportunity to observe one of my mentor teachers with her freshman honors class. Many of these lessons, which has surprised me, consists mostly of discussion or lit analysis. Every … Continue reading →

Based on your first week in your host setting, what are your impressions of the school and your mentor’s classroom? What aspects of the school and classroom made the biggest impression on you? Were most of your impressions positive or … Continue reading →