Week Two Goals (1/17 - 1/21)

Week One Goals:

1. I want to make sure I talk to the entire classroom, and not favor one side over the other.
On Friday, I was going over the homework with the entire class. During this time I was answering questions students had about several of the problems. A majority of the questions came from students sitting on the right side of the room, so when I began to answer their question and go over the solution, I found myself directing my response to that side of the classroom. I need to make sure I talk to the entire class because there is a good chance someone else had the same question. I must make sure to reach those students who do not like asking questions in the class, but benefit from others asking.

2. I want to go to more extracurricular activities.
I went to a Central vs Southside basketball game on Friday and I a number of my students in attendance. By showing them I am interested in what they do outside of my mathematics classroom, I can begin to make connections with students. This will help me motivate students and gain their respect as a teacher. Going to extracurricular activities (not just sporting events) will also help me see some of my students interests, which will also help me make connections. This will also give me another chance to practice recalling their names.