Goals for Winter Pre-Internship

  • Time management:  Spending less time on a lesson but still have it make an impact.
  • Time management in the classroom:  Do not assume that things will move as quickly as I want and adapt the lesson accordingly.
  • Communication skills:  Eliminate any unwanted terms and pauses in speech, during lesson and in general usage.
  • Build relationships:  Continue to build and grow the relationships I have with my students but also attempt to build relationships with the staff members throughout the school.
  • Classroom Management:  Have a technique (example – rainstick) to use to get the attention of students and use it when appropriate so students recognize the meaning.
  • Give clear, grade-appropriate directions:  Make sure to use appropriate terminology when giving directions.  Write on the board or on paper so students can refer too.  Make sure I know what I want them to do before giving the directions.