Diologue on Teaching

Week Five Field Experience Journal

Peter Ruhe

Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School

1/19 I arrived at school before 8:00 in the morning to meet the 1st grade class at the

Morning assembly. At 8:10 I walked the class to the classroom and proceeded to

take attendance and lunch count. Throughout the morning I acted as the substitute

teacher and followed the lesson plan laid out by the regular teacher which included

review of grammar, spelling , and math. I was replaced by the teacher at 12:00

which concluded my day.

This was the second time I had substituted for this class and by this time I was a

more comfortable with the procedure. The class was getting to know me a little

better also.

1/20 Today I met the 6th grade class at morning assembly at 8:10. I walked the class

up to the 6th grade classroom and acted as substitute teacher for homeroom. I took

attendance and lunch count. Once homeroom was over, the class left to begin their

daily schedule and I had a short break. I walked down to the teachers lounge and

introduced myself to several of the staff. When I arrived back at the classroom I

met by the acting substitute teacher, Mrs. Kline who took over the class. I acted as

an observing teacher for the remainder of the day assisting Mrs. Kline with the

lesson plan. We reviewed 7th and 8th grade algebra along with spelling and

grammar. I supervised recess and lunch period. I concluded my day at 3:00.

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