reminded me of the various learning styles (auditory, visual, etc.). The students also did well in math, and used the calculators effectively and without assistance.
Lauren Reed 2/28/14 8:00 – 10:00 AM Extended Resource Room Eighth Agency Visit: (Overview of Events) The activities and plans in the extended resource room today were kind of sporadic. Three of the usual staff members, including Mrs. Howard, were all absent today for various reasons and some unforeseen circumstances. The one staff member who is normally there improvised effectively, even during Code Blue episode. My main purpose today was to occupy the children while the teacher and the substitutes comprised a new activity schedule. ABCs of Reflections Affect: I felt nervous when I learned that three of the four main teachers weren’t present. However, my nerves soon subsided when the other staff members quickly began working on a new plan for the day. I became nervous again when the Code Blue was called because the alert was in operation for about thirty minutes and I was beginning to lose the attention of the children. Behavior: I would classify my behavior today as quite helpful. It was a surprise that the majority of the staff were absent, so while the others tried to grasp the situation I entertained the children. When the Code Blue was called, the instructor told all the children to sit in a corner and be quiet. I stood with the children and ensured they were silent, but after the first twenty minutes or so, I began to lose their focus. I whispered that they could play nonverbal games like “Paper Rock Scissors”, and that seemed to work for a time. I wish that I could have had a bit more help with the children. The teacher was very busy working on the computer, but the two substitutes were just whispering to each other. Regardless of the fact, I think I did a good job keeping the children quiet for as long as possible.