So my last day, I went a full day and was able to get into a Spanish class. Before that, I observed Tina, third period, and they basically were going over a reading project. I liked this reading project, because it provided a lot of options. After Tina explained the reading project, they read out loud Kite Runner. It seems that they get really excited about this book! Afterwards, they started to prepare for the fourth Socratic seminar. Like last time, they always prepare open-ended questions and try to defend their pov by using textual evidence.
Then came advisory and lunch. I asked Tina if she could get me into a another class other than English. I was able to observe the person in charge of the Spanish department. She is so much different from Tina. Tina is very sweet and friendly towards her students, but this Spanish teacher was very sarcastic and at times intimidating. That day, they were going over verb forms. She called on every single student and demanded an answer. She has both regular and honor classes, specifically juniors and seniors. She is also a guidance counselor. She is the one that reviews everyone's lesson plans for the Spanish dept. She has 30 years of teaching and really integrates culture and the art of language in her curriculum. Overall, her students know when she is playing around, and they work her way. She is all about holding meaningful discussions as well. Great teacher to observe. It permitted me to view another form of teaching.
The rest of my day was with Tina, and it pretty much was the same process as third period. The last period, I was able to go up there and explain the reading project. I feel uneasy because the students don't know me that well, but Tina was there to help me be at ease. Overall, I had a wonderful time at IHSCA!. I wouldn't mind teaching there! :)
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