Oh so many notes I made in the margins during this section as we get a real picture of Mr. Turner that will set the stage for Esme's future interactions with him. We get to live vicariously through Esme as she decorates her classroom. We get a peek into how it feels on that terrifying yet deeply profound first official day as a teacher. I also can't help but feel a bit captivated by her efforts to truly meet her students at their levels through small endeavors like:
- The Alphabet Museum
- Cassette recordings of each student reading
- The Trouble Basket
- Her Conflict Resolution Process
- Reading Aloud to this age student (this practice many times gets abandoned by 3rd grade)
So now it's your turn...
Reactions
What is one part that you found yourself reacting to in some kind of emotional way? What were the emotions and why do you feel this segment evoked these emotions within you?
Connections
Can you make any connections to any of the ideas or things that Esme has described in this segment to anything that you remember from any of your Junior year courses such as Logical Thought, Creative Expressions, Child Development, etc.
Extensions
Pick one of the things/ideas Esme describes doing or using in her class and tell me why you would or would NOT use it in your own classroom.
Next week...our reading section will be September 30th up to but not including November 5th.
You can always go back and add to a discussion at any time. Also...I REALLY do want to know which children's book you're reading so go back to week one and add that PLEASE!
Hope you're all enjoying some rest and relaxation!
Love ya!
Mean it!
Dr. VW
