Preparation for Final Rotation

Can you believe that you are about to begin your final rotation? Wow! Please describe the classroom in which you have chosen to complete this rotation. Why have you selected this particular classroom/ age group?

Week Six

Now that you have completed this rotation, describe your overall feelings. Did you enjoy this rotation more than you expected? Is this something that you are now considering? Why or Why Not?

Week Five

What growth have you witnessed within the classroom in the past 5 weeks? Are there any particular students who have made a considerable amount of progress? If so, please explain.

Week Four

What type of relationship do the students have with your mentor teacher? How do they interact with one another? How does the mentor teacher encourage them to interact with their classmates? Overall, what type of classroom environment has been established?

Week Three

Describe your mentor teachers teaching styles/methods. What type of activities do they use in the classroom that seem to be effective? How do the students respond?

Week Two

Describe the students' overall reactions to you being in their classroom. Are there some students who seem a bit uneasy or uncomfortable? If so, how do you plan to address this problem in the upcoming weeks?

Week One

Describe the classroom environment in which you are observing. (Is it inclusion, MH, a resource room, etc.?) What are some of the disabilities found within the classroom? What was your overall experience this week?