To All Merry Christmas

 Merry Christmas

Things Learnt On the Move

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This my second year of teaching has started off with minor hiccups but I am soldiering on.....

Checking In

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Thank you so very much Mrs. Brown for checking in on me... I greatly appreciated you doing that.

My girls so love me for being who I am... Strict with them but not to overly strict....

Prep

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Working through the weekend to prepare for the challenges that classes presented today....

STRIKING

Teachers ae striking tomorrow for better pay... It isn't being met favourable at my school... More of a discouragement to those that want to strike.. For me it is all about choices.

Mistakes... Missteps

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Today was called for a brief talk with the acting/deputy principal concerning a choking incident with a student with another student.

Apparently my disciplinary method of calling the student out was not appreciated as the parent felt it was unprofessional and uncalled for.  Yes... 

In my defense, All I did was just to listen.... And at times that's all that one can do and should do... 

Malfunction

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My lesson for Form 3 History class did not go as planned yesterday. It came to me and I planned my lesson around the topic and song - "HAITI, I'm sorry" by David Rudder...  The speakers were not loud enough and the students soon got distracted.

Had to do a quick change up which was so so... Not happy about it.

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Wasn't in much of a teaching mood this time around... This week was not my week

I haven't done much planning in good enough time.. The day of is not suffice.... but I am managing... No excuses necessary but I have been so sick during most of the morning time.... lethargic and thoroughly lucklustre.... Not sure if I am where I need to be

Spent the night listening to oldie calypso, ragga soca and soca... It felt so good to revisit my past memories...

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I am just so tired..... The above song for Form 3 History Class today........

History Meeting

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Attending a history meeting at Curriculum Unit yesterday geared towards a history exhibit focusing on local history - persons, food, culture and technology.

Lack of Discipline

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Consistency and lack of discipline... A curse for many schools

Taking the Time

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It is ok to listen to our little ones... It is ok to show love and respect to the little ones... It is ok to listen to their collective voices.

Stay Focus

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Even now I am not but I have to keep me in mind.. Keep my students central... Keep striving to do better....

Planning Sundays

Got what I needed to do about 4/6 completed... At the moment I am just a bit too mentally tired

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The Art of Diplomacy

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Being humble has worked in my favour... Thankfull I have learnt....

Challenges

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Today was another challenging day. Today I received a letter from one student parents' who were deeply upset that I requested that an atlas be brought to school for use during history classes.

The letter was very strained with anger. I responded diplomatically and humbly as was needed. The challenges continued.....

Challenging Discipline

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Had many run-ins with the students and it is but the third day of the school week. I can't help and I can't let up. I must be consistent at all points.

As I have stated at each point it isn't about being liked but about being respected.

Exercise of Patience

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Breathe...

Breathe..........

Today I had to exercise more discipline... Shouted and got angry at my students of Form 2S... Had to also take away a cellular phone...

I love my students dearly but they are such a ........ My girls but I do love them......

Assessment Week

Have a few assessments on my to do list for this week.... Planning and more planning...

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Lazy Day

Much planning to do for my week tomorrow... Have to get started but the mood is off... Not in that DIY space at the moment...

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End of Week 2

My day of teaching is over... The week is finally over. I can breathe... I can relax..... but for a moment before the planning continues on...

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Tough Love

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Today I had to be part of the disciplinary action for two students whose skirts were too short.... rip out hems, rehem, if not possible skirts have to be worn as is.... really tough love..

Today one of my students brought me food.. part of an assignment that was only to be written. The task - to find out the main food eaten by the Indigenous People of the Americas. Alongside students would use this information to invent there own recipe, listing ingredients and naming the meal. It was very thoughtful action of A and her mom. Much appreciated. Actions that makes my job so rewarding..

So far the day has advanced quite well.. but still so much room for improvement.

Trials and Errors

I keep losing tracks. I am not delivering as I need to do... Why am I not reaching my students the way that I need to?

Took class register and learned the grievances of the students. Never ending...

 

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Breathe

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The beginning of the school week. though I am prepared I still don't feel prepared. Alas I am suffering from the weekend blues.

The Art of Lesson Planning

Not to long finished my planing. For Some subject areas, the week is planned out, whilst for my higher level students, I have planned but I have a bit of tweeking to do especially with class activities.

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Tiring

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Today was not my best teaching class. I felt as if I was unable to deliver my lessons well... It was not a fulfilling day as  wish it was... More work to be done on my day.

A Good Day of Teaching

Had a full day of teaching which exhausted me. I felt as if I had no sitting down time.... I kept going and going.

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Did demonstration with my subject areas today, Geo and History.... This school year I am spending time making sure that my students understand and really understand... I am also going to get my students to be critical and creative thinkers.... Less chalk and talk... More interactions and student focus learning....

Second Day of Teaching

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Today is another day. I just gave my students the law of the land. The day is not yet finished and already I am exhausted. I had my green smoothie but that may not be enough.

Have to get my planning done for tomorrow. So many things that I have to do. Packed agenda as always..... But I must give my students the best.

Back in The Classroom

School officially restarted today. Met my 2S girls and went through the information with the Form Teacher.

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Had a hard time on public transport this morning.. Had to walk a long way in heals... Those heals though beautiful, boy is my feet hurting so much now... I left school to buy a flat shoe and ended up buying a more comfortable shoe with less heel.....

Planning and more planning for the new year.....

Last Minute Prep

The school year official starts tomorrow. Today is all about the last minute preparation, lacing the shoes, preparing the lunch bags, ironing the uniform, etc.... Long day

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LIfe Lessons - A Day of Shopping

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Today was a lesson in spending money with a key to budgeting. I took S with me to give her an idea of how I spend money with a key to money management. I give her the freedom to pick what she wanted and to do the cashier exchange. In the end she summarized that I love a bargain. True

Items purchased by her included shoes, slippers and hair treatment. It was a fun and interesting day out with her.

This class will continue on. Even I am on this continuous journey of money management.

Just Not My Usual Day

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Procrastination....... Procrastination .. So much to do and I am not finding the time to do all that I need to do.... I need to snap out of this funk.

Unit Planning

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Procastination.... I am so procastinating on getting my work done for History Term 1 Year 2015... Started a bit yesterday but not in a thorough way.

I believe I did a rough outline for Form 1/Grade 7- Form 3/Grade 9.

Staff Meeting

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Had staff meeting today at school. Was assigned to be a Form Teacher Assistant, not a job I wanted. I was so running away from this job.

It was comprehensive and ran for about 3hrs. I don't believe any stones where left unturned. 

I am trying my best this year to be a better teacher, to do beyond what I ordinarily do and to give students my 100% and a bit more where needed.