One Down......

For tonight's session I addressed four areas found to be my student's weak areas needing instructional intervention: Letter Recognition, Word Recognition, Reading Fluency, and Wriiting. Although I had spent a lot of time in preparing for tonight's session, not everything went as I had hoped. There were things that came up that are red flags to make some adjustments to the instructional plan. But all the effort was worth it to see my student's enthusiam while completing the activities. I am looking forward to seeing my student's assessment results improve by the end ofthe semester. My quote for tonight is:

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn. ~John Lubbock

Being taught doesn't mean that one learns what was taught. The wish to learn is what drives the being to want to do something with what is taught. If I can give my student the wish to learn, then I will have succeeded because the learning will go on even when I am gone.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Today was my first assessment session with my student. Our session focused on "Clifford the Big Red Dog", which happens to be what interests my student. We covered reading, writing, spelling and retelling. Time went by fast..Honestly, I was a bit apprehensive coming to class tonight because I wasn't to sure what and how I was going to begin my session but i went back to my case report, skimmed through my recommendations and took off from there. For next class, I am totally going to continue where I left off.

Quote: A child's life is like a piece of paper on which everyone leaves a mark. Chinese Proverb

I chose this quote because I am trying to leave my mark in my students life as I help him through these sessions.

Welcome Back

Welcome Back..

It was nice seeing everyone's face, sadly Alan was not able to join us. It's quite overwhelming to know that already next week thursday our assessments begin. I think that if we are all on top of what we need to accomplish for the semester, we shouldn't have any worries. This semester is going to be a challenging one for me because I have a full load, three classes..I hope I know what I am getting myself into.

So we decided were the angels. I'm lovin it..I get to be Cameron Diaz..

Study while others are sleeping, work while others are loafing, prepare while others are playing, and dream while others are wishing. William Arthur Ward..

This is going to be me this entire semester..

Start of a Whole New Adventure in ED644

Well, tonight we have been given our assignments for the semester. Seems daunting? It is - at first. But with our eyes on the TARGET we will overcome our anxieties and before you know it, May 13 will be just around the corner. Let's be supportive of each other and stay focused so we can stay on TARGET. The following quote is going to be my mantra for the semester.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William A. Ward

(Target image from google)

Welcome back!

Welcome back to the second half of your reading clinical experience! You worked hard in assessing your student last semester, and now this semester will give you the opportunity to apply the recommendations you listed in your diagnostic case report. I wish you the very best, and here's to a successful semester for all of you, as you empower your student to increase his/her literacy skills, and so much more! Good luck!

Best regards,
Dr. Rivera