Welcome 2009-2010 school year!! However, it is the beginning of November and I am just beginning to post to my blog. Sorry about the late updates but school has really kept me quite busy this year.
I will admit that co-teaching in the 3rd grade this year was approached with a lot of anxiety. Let's face it...change is hard and often not welcome. Now, that we have gotten into a routine, I am much more optimistic about my ability in my role as a co-teacher in the 3rd grade classroom.
The teacher and I have now begun getting to know each other and feel more comfortable with our role as co-teachers. I am excited about how we are sharing ideas for the classroom and how we are sharing opinions about how we are presenting lessons, setting up the classroom and just listening to each others ideas. I realize this is an evolving process that may change from one day to another but it does morph into it's own entity. We are in this process and it is pretty cool to see the results. My hearing impaired students love being in the class and do not like to be pulled out of the regular education class. They are learning a lot in the general curriculum class , have made friends, and are totally accepted the same as any child in the the classroom.
Accepting diversity...it's wonderful to experience!!!!!
Next up...PHOTOS..stay tuned!
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I love your openness to change! Though you've caught the brunt of this challenging year, you've remained optimistic - such a good role model!
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