ThE rOaD nOt TaKeN.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Looking at my calendar, I find that there are only about 3 weeks left before I return to NIE again... probably a good time to take stock of my time at LPS.
The classes I have been assigned are challenging and different from my class last year. 11 weeks is really a short time to spend to understand students and to help them learn properly. It feels like I'm leaving them at a time which they need me most.
Haiz!
However, before I return to NIE, I want to accomplish the following things:
a) encourage and get some children 'addicted' to reading
There are so many books out there that the children are missing out on because they think that all books are filled with depressing lines of text. In fact, one of my kids wrote to me saying that he will only read comics because of that! I hope to 'open' his eyes soon!
b) share as many stories as I can
A teacher once told me that in teachers don't read to their classes as often as they should. If I were taking a class permanently, I would set aside time every week for this simply because it is something that I can share with my kids (and this also forces me to be very careful in choosing books)
c) help the children to understand a little bit more about the scientific process
I'm still worried that the children will find the SIP really tough simply because they are not able to understand the entire process. Hmmm... perhaps I can find a video clip to explain?
d) remember to say thank you to all the teachers who have made this period bearable and fun
Time to get my thank you cards ready especially for my CTs (yes, even my ex-CT!)
Okie SnApPy's batteries are dying, so laterz...
Labels: home stretch
