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The greatest thing I could receive was a co-teacher that actually wanted to see me succeed and help me do that. Everyday we talk about what I can do better or what i did great at, She would also give me suggestions on how to improve the lesson for the next class. There was never a time i felt lie my voice wasn't heard either. If I had a suggestion she would actually take it under consideration instead of just shutting me down. For me, i need that. To be able to bounce ideas off other to hear what they have to say to truly find the right course of action!

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Lesson Plan Format #2 - Brant McAloon .docx

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In my 7th period class, I have a student that every day comes in to the class and comes up to me just give me the biggest hug ever. While she gives me this hug she tells me that I'm her favorite teacher ever. That right there makes me happy not that I'm her favorite teacher but that she always want to give me hug!

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Behavioral management is something I truly struggled with at the beginning of my student teaching journey. Maybe because it was I tried to be the kids friends at the start, or that I felt like I was over stepping in the classroom. But seeing my co-teacher handle the behavioral problems and reassuring me I can do the same, really helped me. It took most of my time to start feeling comfortable with doing so, but I do truly feel like now I have found that balance between being a "friends" and their teacher.

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Philosphy of Education - Brant McAloon (1)

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One way I connect with the other teacher on campus is going to them when I'm either confused or need help. But then providing my assists back as much as I can. Building a positive work relationship is very important to me, because no one can do this on their own.

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My personal and professional why is something I try to put on display in how I talk and in my actions. When meeting someone for the first time I do my best to show them I actually care and it's not just an act.

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Personal & Professional why - Brant McAloon (2)

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Another way to set up is having the students in groups of 3 or 4.

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The most important impression a teacher can make is with their students. I say this because if the students don't like you or even respect you, they will not learn in your classroom. Being in a middle school math class is extra hard because students tend to HATE math. Looking back the greatest thing i did to help connect with each and every student is 1) learning their names as fast as possible but 2) caring about their lives outside of the classroom. Taking interest in what your students are into help not only want to be in your classroom but also wanting to learn within your classroom as well!