Practicum

I am having my first field experience in a fourth grade classroom at Kennedy Elementary in South Fargo. It has been a good learning experience so far. I have learned a few different teaching techniques such as using the Smart Board, overhead, and computer. Also, during math every day my cooperating teacher has the students answer math problems on white boards which is a good form of informal assessment. Being in a teacher role is quite a bit different from being a student. However, every day teachers learn things from their students as well. I really like having the opportunity to spend time in an elementary classroom. It's different for me since I work at a day care with toddlers. So far I haven't found anything that I don't like about my field experience.