Reflections of the School Year by Ifeoma Okeke https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp Select one of the reflection options and post a response. en-us 2018-05-14 20:00:17 UTC 2021-07-10 05:54:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Watchclock.png ifeoma_okeke https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/260629649 Thank you for participating in this reflection activity.]]> 2018-05-14 20:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/260629649 ergilber https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261257634 I enjoyed a lesson where students compared memoirs, personal narratives, and auto biographies.  What made it successful was that it was persona.  (Students created a picture time line and wrote memoirs that gave me more insight about who they are.)]]> 2018-05-16 15:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261257634 ergilber https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261259500 Bao Nguyen grew the most.  He is an ESL monitor kid who began the year failing CCAs, but turned it around with perseverance.  He consistently made As in the second semester.]]> 2018-05-16 15:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261259500 ergilber https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261259880 My greatest challenge this year was to become oriented with all the resources.  I still have lots to learn, but feel like I have a decent foothold for the moment.]]> 2018-05-16 15:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261259880 ergilber https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261260799 A word to describe the year: COMMUNITY  There's nothing like the sense of community that we shared in working together to survive Harvey.  I hope my students feel like their efforts made a difference in the lives of others.]]> 2018-05-16 15:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261260799 ergilber https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261262113 Farewell needless clutter.  You will darken my domain no more!  In coming days I will take immense pleasure in discarding my classroom of unneeded mess.  I will give away/donate/discard/ and fortify my maker space...yes....my maker space needs an infusion.  God grant me the strength to know the difference between utility and futile clutter.]]> 2018-05-16 15:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261262113 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261577304 Kelli Tate:The most successful lesson(s) I taught this year were the notice and note strategies. The students were really engaged, especially as we went through the correlating excerpts. I believe it was successful because the kids could relate and make some of those meaningful connections with the excerpts that were used.]]> 2018-05-17 13:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261577304 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261579672
Kelli Tate: The students I saw the most growth in seemed to be my students that were mid-range; the ones you would consider "C" students. I believe I did have a few who were lower show growth, so that was good because I wasn't sure it was going to happen in the beginning. This is evidenced more by data and the way they respond to various questions when asked during class.]]> 2018-05-17 13:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261579672 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261587075 Kelli Tate: My greatest challenge this year was probably behavior among the amount of lower achieving students that I had . I learned that I can handle it; you always need to pick your battles. Communicate with your partners so you are on the same page. And, you have to meet your students where they are in order for them to be successful in other areas. ]]> 2018-05-17 13:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261587075 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261589999 Kelli Tate: A word to describe this school year for me would be; chaotic. We had a lot going on in our academy this year between students and new staff. We have made it almost to the end of the year though, and we are alive, so I am thankful for that.]]> 2018-05-17 13:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261589999 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261590421
Kelli Tate: Something I would leave behind in the 2017-2018 school year is doubt. Doubt I am here to say farewell today. As  I continue to on my journey of personal development, I know there is more I have to say, more I have to do and more I have to learn. If you stay in my life, I can't move forward. So I choose to have confidence in myself, my instincts, my abilities and my voice. Again, I say, Farewell.]]> 2018-05-17 13:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261590421 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261739078 One the most successful lessons I taught was having students write a letter of support or encouragement to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. It was amazing to see students being so excited about helping others get through a difficult time in their lives. My students wrote the nicest things like, “Don’t give up, no matter what!” and “I will pray for you”. The lesson created a lot of positivity and excitement.

I would have to say that one of the students that really grew the most was Ruben Pineda. Apart from the fact that his grades improved quite a bit, he made many friends, and even became one of my most trustworthy “teacher’s helpers”. He became more interested in school as the year progressed and would tell others to be quiet because he wanted to hear what “the teacher was saying” which made me feel very proud of him. 

One of the greatest challenges this year was using Schoology for the first time. It was a bit overwhelming for me, but thankfully I learned a lot thanks to the help of colleagues and to the professional developments offered by Ms. Sokolik.

A word to describe my school year would be “memorable”. It is so nice to arrive to school every day and be welcomed by a sea of smiling faces each and every day. There are so many wonderful things about teaching at Youngblood, but my favorite one is the lovely staff.

I would also like to say goodbye to the past and instead, take the time to do what makes my soul happy. Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.


]]> 2018-05-17 20:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/261739078 rpatkins https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262048575 My greatest challenge this year has been working with students will little to no motivation or personal drive. It has taught me that I can only do my best. Not to beat myself up over things that I MAY not be able to change. To remain positive and try to show my students how to be motivated, so that they can be successful. ]]> 2018-05-18 20:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262048575 readingmarquez https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262739211 1. I honestly can't remember my most successful lesson. I have many where I had great experiences and responses from the kids.]]> 2018-05-22 15:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262739211 readingmarquez https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262756177 2. I see many students that grew a lot, both academically and emotionally. The indicators were better CCA results and less discipline problems at school. Also, more responsible for their personal belongings and home work. As well, more interested on handing in all their work and worried about their grades.]]> 2018-05-22 16:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262756177 readingmarquez https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262756482 A word to describe my year: intense]]> 2018-05-22 16:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262756482 readingmarquez https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262781786 I will like to say goodbye to my lack knowledge. This year I started to understand and learn a lot of stuff, so, I can now say goodbye to that and say hello to Better Knowledge.]]> 2018-05-22 17:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/262781786 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/263483334 The most successful thing that I taught this year was for my students to take ownership of their progression or regression by creating academic goals for themselves as well as evaluating their results. The students were responsible for tracking the assessment scores and maintaining a growth chart. ~RNH~]]> 2018-05-24 20:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/263483334 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/263663389 A word that describes this year... unique. I selected this word considering there have been various events that have impacted the community which has emotionally impacted the student body and staff.  ~RNH~]]> 2018-05-25 15:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/263663389 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/263664271 I would like to say goodbye to yesterday's past - the natural disasters as well as the human disasters that resulted in academic loss. You single-handedly changed the routines of people's lives and unfortunately caused some people to loss sight of their dreams and aspirations. ~RNH~]]> 2018-05-25 15:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/263664271 https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/263665301 The greatest challenge of the school year was learning a new environment. I learned that change can be spiritually, emotionally, and physically rewarding and in order to grow we must be open to change and welcome change with open arms. ~RNH~]]> 2018-05-25 15:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeoma_okeke/462r7q3si4fp/wish/263665301