Being Evaluated by my Supervisor

On the first day I was evaluated by my supervisor I have to admit that i was extremely nervous but I knew that it had to be done. Not only was I being evaluated by my supervisor but there was also my cooperating teacher along with a resource teacher in the classroom. In total there were three other adults besides me in the classroom when I was giving my lesson. At the beginning of the lesson I was very nervous but as I kept going I began to loosen up and everything began to flow naturally. I felt very confident of the material I was showing and the students were engaged in the lesson. I think that my experience as a substitute teacher helped me tremendously because I was comfortable talking to the class and I felt very confident. I noticed the students realized that being in front of a class was nothing new to me therefore they gave me their full attention. I think that every education major should have some time of substituting experience because it helps develop the sense of security in front of a class. At the end of my lesson my supervisor took me outside the classroom and told me that I seemed very confident talking to the students and the students also felt comfortable having me teach the class. My first observation went great and I was able to learn more about teaching a class in general.

Stages of an English Language Learner (youtube Video)

I never realize that English Language learners went through stages of language development, but after watching the video it was evident to me that children progress in their language skills within a long period of time. In the school I work as a substitute one of the students is a seven grade boy that just came from Haiti. Last year was his first year of school in the United States and he knew no English at all. Every time I had this class I noticed that he did not talk for anything and now I realize that he was going through the initial stage of speech. This year I had his class again and I was very surprised when he approached me and asked me very clearly if he can go to the bathroom. I did not show him that it was a big deal that he spoke English but now I realize he was going through the stage where they tend to say small words to communicate. The first person who I thought of after watching this video was this Haitian student because it was a perfect example of the development he is going through in order to become an English speaker. I know that in another year this student will be able to speak more openly and his academic skills will begin to show progress.

Beware of the White man

After reading the article I was amazed at the way the author was so emphasized on describing the white man as the one who is at fault for all the social problems our world faces. I did not like the way Michael Moore portrayed the White man because it seemed to me as if he was generalizing on all white people which in my perspective is wrong. I do agree with him when he mentions that there is still a race problem in out society but I think that white people in general should not be portrayed as the ones at fault for the racism taking place in our country and the world. I know that Michael Moore can be very judgemental when it comes to topics like these but I think he takes it to an extreme when he generalizes. I personally think that people should not be judge for their skin color or any physical characteristic but unfortunately it still happens today in our society and we as future teachers should begin teaching our children to not judge a person for their skin color. I believe that children are molded into whatever they are taught and if we teach them good values then the product of that education will be positive. I do agree with the author when he mentions that we as a society have a responsibility to correct an immoral act that still surrounds us. We as teachers can make an enormous contribution to our society by teaching good morals to our children.