This afternoon I had the opportunity to go to Red Oak and observe the P.E classes there. I wish we had more chances to do this. I felt like I learned a lot of great ideas and it's fun to see all the different teaching styles. I observed a game that is very similar to one we do at Eagle Creek; however they added a different twist to it that I wouldn't have thought of.
I also want to observe other specialists and classroom teachers. I want to see the students and how they act and behave in a different environment. I also want to see the different teaching styles, management protocols and rules, and learn different attention getting ideas. There is so much we can learn from our colleagues; we just aren't given many opportunities to do so by having quality observations.
I would very much enjoy the opportunity to observe in other classrooms in my building, Sun Path, and in other elementary buildings as well.
ReplyDeleteHowever, with all the MAP and MCA preparations and testing I feel guilty leaving my students and asking someone to cover for me in my absence. I wish we could make observations a regular part of the school year for teachers. Guilt free observations!
I would love if we were given more opportunities to observe! What a fun way to learn from our colleagues.
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