New Math Lesson & Direct Communication

I have started my Math Unit Lesson with my Grade 2 students and it is a fun experience for me! The unit I am teaching now is Non-standard unit of measure. At first, when I prepared this unit and I did not know where to start. Once I started to plan this unit and then I found that it was way more easier than I imagined. That was a nice experience to have two units planning for this practicum and I enjoy doing lesson planning. Another thing for a new teacher to remember was that when you did your lesson plan, it supposed to be the final product for your teaching. That's mean you have to follow through all the things that listed out on your lesson plan. If you do have to change anything on the lesson plan, either the materials or teaching steps, then it's good to check with your partner teacher(s) beforehand since you are still under the partner teacher supervision!

I have been teaching both Science and Math for this practicum, and I value all the teaching experience that my partner teachers provided me. When time comes along, everyone of us can gain practical teaching experience and apply to our future teaching. One thing that I found is more important is that when working in Canadian Education System, it is a good idea that try to communicate directly to the colleagues around you. Otherwise, problems and mis-communication can happen and you would never have the chance to say and it is not fair for you to be mis-understood because you are trying to be quiet and have the attitude of "wait & see" The Canadian wants to know what you actually think in your head! It not good to have someone speak on your behalf. It is not a good way to show your assertiveness in this culture. Nothing is better for you to present your ideas and thoughts through direct communication!