FieldExperience3

The class has continued to follow the repetitive lessons that I have mentioned before. However, my most recent observation was much different than previous days. I was surprised to find out that the class would be meeting in the school Writing Center on the day I was observing. I had already known that the school had had a Writing Center, but I did not expect to work with the class within it. The teacher briefly explained to me that the class was working on their "college essays" assignment. The assignment consisted of choosing one or two questions to a college essay requirement and write to the college of their choice. As the beginning of the period, the teacher allowed me to look through the papers that had already been collected. Although there weren't many, I found that there was much variety in writing style, voice, and question choice. Slightly panicked, I began to wonder how Alyssa and I would take these factors into considerations. Being that students are soon applying to college, but also writing in class, we are somewhat indecisive in what we will plan our lesson around.

Once I had gotten the chance to read over all the paper the teachers had offered me, I began to walk around the room. The first time I made my way around, I simply observed what each student was doing. The students who had already turned in their work seemed to be working on work from other classes. Other that had been done, were on Youtube or chatting with other the students. By the time I made my way around a second time, I began to ask students what they had chosen to write about. Shyly, students gave me brief overviews of their papers and reasons as to why they had chosen a specific question. I enjoyed this hour with the students because it allowed me to socialize with them. Unlike a normal class period, I was actually walking around and getting the know the classroom. I have begun to consider making a small survey for students to take, in order to learn a little about them. It was a great day, which overall allowed me to reflect on my past knowledge and apply it to my future lessons.