First Impression of My Partnership School

Starting off at my partnership school, I really liked how the day is structured for 1st graders. The students know what is expected from them and what schedule they follow everyday. Every 1st grade class is structured the same and the teachers meet at least 3 times a week to discuss what lessons they are doing with their class and what the outcomes are. Most of the 1st grade teachers are using the same lessons, worksheets, and books with their students. I love how my cooperating teacher, let's call her Mrs. Jane, does not have students complete worksheet after worksheet. Mrs. Jane incorporates fun activities into her lesson plans.  She allows students to discuss about topics relating to the lesson that is being taught. I also like how Mrs. Jane conferences with her students to help them figure out problems or why they may have incorrect answers to problems. Every Thursday, Mrs. Jane gave a spelling test. At the end of the test, students are asked to draw on provided scrap paper while Mrs. Jane, an assistant, and I walk around to each student, grade their spelling test and conference with each student about their incorrect spelling. It is very noticeable that Mrs. Jane has respect from her students and she has control over them. Overall, my first week and impression of my partnership school in first grade was great and portrayed a fun learning atmosphere! :)