Put On Hold
Tuesday May 08th 2012, 12:13 am
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So I have some bad news. I broke my pin drive which contained all of the contents of my portfolio on it. But do not panic! I turned in my portfolio weeks ago! Anyways, my home computer is also not cooperating at them moment. So the point is I won’t be able to post any [...]



Advice for Future Teacher Cadets
Wednesday May 02nd 2012, 12:30 pm
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 This is an essay I wrote for one of my portfolio requirements. Advice for Future Teacher Cadets As I look back on my time as a Teacher Cadet this year I can say that there were some things I am glad I did. However, there are also other things I wish I had done. Being [...]



The Impact of the Classroom
Wednesday April 25th 2012, 5:45 pm
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This entry is about how the classroom worked to my advantage and disadvantage while teaching. Unfortunately I cannot post the diagram I created of the floor plan. I will however try to describe what the room looked like. The room was a rectangular shape with counters, tables, and bookshelves lining the walls. In the middle [...]



Sharing the Experience
Monday April 23rd 2012, 10:45 pm
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Now that I have completed the Field Experience, the Teacher Cadet class is winding down and we are all reflecting on the experiences we have had. Since there probably will not be too much to share about the class for the next few weeks I have decided to start posting parts of my portfolio so [...]



The Last Week
Friday April 20th 2012, 9:25 pm
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I know it has been such a long time since I’ve posted. I wanted to write the last week of my Field Experience but I did not get the chance. I then had to actually complete my portfolio so I still did not get a chance to post. I do however have a journal entry [...]



Week 5: Day 2 & 3
Sunday March 25th 2012, 8:46 pm
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So last week during Field Experience the kids were finishing up their Crayon Art Projects. They are looking really good and I am so proud at how hard they have been working. I had some pretty good times this past week. Day 2 The class that I work with on Wednesdays is really focused and [...]



Week 4: Days 2&3… (plus Week 5: Day 1)
Tuesday March 20th 2012, 8:26 pm
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Last week just flew by! I had so much to do and it kept me pretty busy. I want to share about last week’s experience as well as what happened today. Last Wednesday I was observed on the second part of my Crayon Art Lesson. I was’nt as nervous as I was the first time [...]



Week 4: Day 1
Wednesday March 14th 2012, 3:23 pm
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Yesterday was pretty good as far as the Field Experience. We did run into a couple of problems. The canvas that we were supposed to use for the project did not come in. So, instead we are using thick paper to melt the crayons on. I did a sample just to make sure it would [...]



Week 3: Unexpected Turn
Monday March 12th 2012, 8:52 pm
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Hey guys! I want to update you on last week’s Field Experience. I went in thinking I was going to get to finish part two of my Crayon Art Lesson. However, I had to wait because the supplies we ordered were not yet in. So, instead I was able to start another lesson about Photography [...]



Gaining Confidence: Day 3 of Week 2
Monday March 05th 2012, 6:49 pm
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As you can see I am a little late posting my reflection of my last day of week 2. One thing about the Field Experience is that it keeps you very busy and it can be kind of tiring. So, today I want to tell you about my third day of last week. I was [...]