I observed a High School English class at PCH. It was interesting to go back, things look diffrent now. My teacher was actually one I had in 8th grade! Ms. P is amazing, and I still think so. I loved watching her teach, you can see it very clearly that she loves what she does. She has been teaching for many years, and for 3 years at PCH. She has had 9 at risk classes during that time!! One of the classes I got to observe was such a class. She explained to me some of the students that were in the class. Including one who's IQ was less than 60, but was in all normal classes. Each and every student that walked into her room she greated, and asked "How was the basketball game last night?" or "How's you dog doing?" or any number of questions. She knew each students name, something about their life, and got them all engaged with her by asking questions. She makes everyone feel welcome in her room.
I don't think I would do anything diffrent. I would like to know more about her at risk classes, and how she handles them. Which I get to for an interview with another class! That I'm looking forward to.
Her AP class was not as interesting to watch, but she treated them no diffrent than her other class. She knew them all. She had the classes under control at all times, but she would let them talk out if it was appropriate.
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Does that make you rethink your plan to teach AP English?
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