Dr. Pytash Reflection

In class this year I was able to get some experience with making lesson plans. This is something I was not used to. I am so excited to start teaching now. I really think everyday is going to be so much fun. One thing we talked a lot about over the semester was how to teach students efficiently. A teacher should want to have memorable lessons, so students are able to do well on assessments and use the material to their advantage in their futures. I do not think anyone will be forgetting MC on the Track with her hit single “Anticipation Guides.” I feel very comfortable in front of a classroom now. We had to do a lot of talking and things in front of the rest of the class. I am no longer shy. Ask anyone in Dr. Pytash’s class.

Another valuable technique I learn about was modeling. I did not include modeling in my first lessons because I did not know how important it is. But how are student supposed to know what to do unless a teacher shows them? Modeling makes perfect sense.

Another major thing I learned about this year is using critical theories to examine texts. I now know about many different theories and how they open up different aspects of text. I also learned about sites such as readwritethink.org. I am so happy to know I can find lesson plans instead of making them all on my own.

I really value having Carol Jago’s text book as well. This has been my favorite book I have had to buy for a class so far. She explains things in a certain way that makes sense to me and will make sense for my future students. She talked a lot about levels of achievement and how you always want to push your students to the next level. If someone is a poor writer, he or she should become decent. If you have a good writer, the teacher should strive to make him or her excellent.

I thank you Dr. Pytash for always being there for our class when we needed something. You were always quick to answer emails and were very supportive of our questions. I was very appreciative of covering the topics our class wanted to learn about. =) Have a wonderful summer. Don’t forget about us!!