Year 2 - Grade 5
Over these past three months, there have been copious amounts of memorable experiences, making it largely impossible to hone in on one that supersedes the rest. However, during this final week in the field, which included two days of parent-teacher conferences, I experienced a wonderful sense of excitement for my coming career. As my host teacher and I led parents through their child’s report card, and amid conversations surrounding goal-setting and personal growth of the student, it was uplifting and inspiring to hear that their child was "excited about coming to school!" As I continually heard comments like these, I reflected to myself the fact that my role as a teacher is not solely to cover the curriculum, rather it is also to provide an environment to my students that is safe, accepting, and fun. School is fun, and the more I realize that, the better my teaching will be!
~Personal Reflection, December 2, 2011
~Personal Reflection, December 2, 2011
WetlandsIn the grade 5 Alberta Program of Studies, students are exposed to Alberta's many different wetlands. Throughout this inquiry project, students were offered opportunities to understand the various roles of wetlands and the animals and insects that call them home. The capstone project in this unit asked students to write a persuasive letter to advocate for the protection of Alberta's wetlands.
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Remembrance DayThe grade 5s at our school were tasked with leading the Remembrance Day ceremony this year. To coincide with our school's year-long theme of "Imagine a Place...", I prompted my students to write meaningful stories of remembrance by reflecting on the statement, "Imagine a Place of Peace." On the day of the ceremony, six of my students shared their stories - an unbelievably moving and touching act of remembrance.
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