Kerubi Fimaneka Pohamba Journaling allows student teachers to reflect on their teaching experiences, identify areas for growth, and measure their progress over time. Here's an example of how a student teacher can organize a diary post following a self-observed teaching (SOT) session, also known as a Self-Base Study (SBS).
SBS Observation: Teaching Fractions to Fourth-Grade Students
[Insert date here]
Students will be able to recognize and compare fractions using visual representations after this lesson.
Reflection:
- I was worried before the session, but I think I did an excellent job of controlling my anxiety and focusing on the children.
- I began the session by revisiting the concepts of numerator and denominator, and I believe the kids understood these words well before moving on to the visual representations.
- To explain the notion of fractions, I employed a range of visual representations such as circles, rectangles, and number lines. I believe the children responded well to these models, and they were able to accurately recognize and compare fractions.
- I saw that a few kids were struggling with the notion of equal fractions, and I believe I should devote more attention to this topic.
I concluded the session by having students complete a worksheet that reinforced the principles we discussed. I believe this helped to consolidate the student's comprehension of fractions, and they gave me favorable comments.
Following steps:
- During the following lecture, go through comparable fractions with the pupils.
- In future sessions, incorporate more interactive activities and games to keep students involved and motivated.
- Observe another teacher's lesson and solicit comments on my own.
As you can see, the student teacher in this example utilizes the reflection part to discuss the actions taken during the class, what went well and what didn't, and the future steps section to plan for changes and establish goals. This structure might be used in your journal entries, and any other components or categories that you find useful can be added.
It's crucial to note that the diary is a personal reflection; so, you can write any personal ideas, sentiments, or emotions that you experience throughout the observation; this will help you understand the impact of your emotions and feelings on your teaching.
It's also crucial to remember that journaling should be a regular activity, so make time for it.
Okay the short answer is copy Leonardo da vinci, write paint and draw in notebooks. The longer version is to take a look at the diaries and journals of Darwin, Plato, and others. A great book on the subject is either audio (that is how I experienced these men) or print of Discover Your Genius: How to Think like History's Ten Most Revolutionary Minds