So my precious first batch of Year 11′s had their first Level 1 English exam last week. They were nervous [and I was too] but I have had a quick look at some of the exams and I am pleased with how some of the grrls went.
I am full of ideas for revision for Term 4 as well as units of teaching for next year. I plan on trying to stick to a Unit plan much more closely – and build into my units ‘pathways’ that take into account student progression etc.
So it is 12.21am and I am creating an exam cramming guide for my Year 11′s. I am a little worried about them. I’m not sure that I have ‘managed’ them well. I think I have let them get away on me and they sorta run the show. I am spending more and more time trying to get the behaviour under control. I know I’m not the only teacher in the school with this problem, and I know that it is acknowledged by other teachers that I have a high percentage of ‘trouble makers’ and ‘misfits’ in my class – especially considering I am a first year teacher. But I still feel like a bit of a failure. It’s time to nip this feeling in the bud.
Anway, I have created a guide for the students to used over the next couple of days. The key – I remember this from my own study days – is to symplify things. Explain even quite complicated concepts to people in accessible language and without the hype, and they might just take the bait.
I hope anyway.
Had a good Essay writing session with Year 9s today. I have a slight hint of bullying by exclusion with JA. Not quite sure how to handle it. Should talk to Cathryn (in her capacity as SCT) and Carter about what to do.
