Internship Week 10

The fact that I am writing the tenth week of my internship blows my mind! I have no idea where the time has gone.  However, I do feel that I am making more use of my time- so perhaps that is where the time has gone! I have found that every millisecond of time is of use and for this, I have seen a much smoother week.  Guided reading time has been a challenge to me.  I have previously tried having almost each of my 15 students read with me on Mondays, but it finally clicked with me that this just wasn't working.  I have found that it is best to read with half of the class Monday, do their comprehension the next day.  Then do the same with the second half Wednesday and Thursday.  As I talked with my mentor, we both agreed that it truly is all about trial and error.  Whatever you feel doesn't work is worth looking over and reevaluating what might be the best method to fix the errors.  I have found to not be discouraged by something that doesn't work, because it is a lesson to be learned.  I have felt much more confident in my teaching abilities and I feel that I am not afraid to try new things, because I know if it doesn't work, that something else is in store that will.