AHHH! I have a lot to do this morning. More than it felt like last night when I was making a list of things I absolutely needed to get done. (deep breath)
The classmate I sign up with for every class may not be able to take the class at this time. She can’t get into a classroom (it’s the first week, I totally understand). It blindsided us and now she might have to reschedule. I can’t since I’ve already posted (I lose 25% of my tuition if I do). I feel like a huge jerk because she’s been very patient with me this summer because I couldn’t get into practicum. She rescheduled her entire schedule for me! I am very blessed to have such a wonderful friend. I feel like I’ve been terrible in return because now that she might need to reschedule, I can’t. I posted because I can never get a hold of my teachers by phone. The easiest way is to post, but if you post you have to stay in the class or lose tuition. I’ve already rescheduled classes four or five times now (without posting).
I’m really hoping she’s able to work something out so we can stay in class together. I’m hoping she’s able to get into the classroom! I’m hoping for the best for her because she’s been a wonderful and fantastic friend and motivator in my program. She’s going to call me in thirty, hopefully I’ll do more than apologize like a huge jerk the entire time.
On an upside, everything I’m doing in this class looks so very familiar because this is all super focused in Kindergarten classrooms. I love it.
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Week 1
Introduction on Class Wall
Get books, syllabus, and create folder for class
Meet with Principal to set up Practicum
Reading:
Lecture 1
Bader Reading and Language Inventory: Parts 1, 2, 3 (to 170)
Understanding Reading Problems: Assessment and Instruction: Chapters 1, 2 (1-75) 3 (77-96)
Teacher Involvement In Reading: Encouraging Children's Interest, Motivation and Comprehension
International Reading Association
Reading is Fundamental
Discussion Board:
Question 1
+ Reply to classmate
+ Reply to classmate
+ Reply to classmate
Question 2
+ Reply to classmate
+ Reply to classmate
+ Reply to classmate
Assignments:
Weekly Journal
Informal Assessment
Contextual Factors: Knowing your students