Post 7

         I noticed in the class that I observed that the teacher had one big rule that was always mentioned and was always expected- The rule was "Respect Everyone". When students would argue or call each other names, she would ask "Is that respecting everyone?" I felt like it was a good way to make sure the kids were well behaved.
         I also liked how the teacher had a basket for each of her students. In the basket the students kept their workbooks, a pencil, and eraser, and their sticker chart. This was a good way of making sure the children each had everything they would need for their work.

Post 6

     I felt like the teacher I observed did pretty well in actively engaging her students, but I have seen more effective methods in the classes I have worked in as a Para-educator.  The teacher that I observed for my fieldwork called on students and she did make sure to continue to call on students who hadn't been called on yet during the lesson. I didn't really observe other methods of keeping students actively engaged in the lesson.
     The teachers that I have worked with as a para-educator have some techniques that I definitely would like to try and tie into my teaching. While it would need to be modified for a general education class, I think it could definitely be applied- the teacher I work with now does a morning calendar meeting, she goes over the information of the date, weather, and how many days we have been in school- she has the students answer questions as she goes through the information.  The students enjoy being called on and it is a good review for them each day on their reading, counting, etc.

Module 5

I think the most important role a teacher can play is a hard question to answer. I feel like every role a teacher plays is extremely important.

I observed my teacher being a tutor, she walked around and helped the students individually with their work. She was answering any questions they had and was happy to help them with their assignments.

I observed my teacher being a mediator. There were students who were arguing over answers on the assignments and she talked to them together and solved the problem and was able to get them to not only stop arguing, but work together for the remainder of the assignment without arguing.

I observed my teacher being a friend, a confidant, and a comforter. One of the students came in from recess and had gotten hurt and she comforted her and was able to calm her down and get her to talk to her and explain what happened. Luckily it was a minor injury, but for a young child the minor injuries don't seem minor, and the teacher was there to help.

I don't know whether or not there is a most important role. I feel like the most important role of the teacher depends on the child and the situation that they child is in.