Being an ELA teacher is tough. I mean, who else has to teacher 3 subjects in one? Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary….each with their own set of standards!
I have to admit, since I flipped my classroom, I no longer have quite the stress that I’ve had in the past.
Let’s do the math…..60 minute periods…..25-30 students…..3 subjects…..6th graders! Before flipping, sometime it would take me a week to get through a lesson! Now that I’m flipping, that same lesson is done in one day. Students alternate between reading and writing instruction through videos which allows me time to work with students in small groups and/or on an individualized basis. I also have more time for students to create based on their learning…..Ah-Mazing!
To be honest, I have at least touched on every standard and most of them I’ve been able to go over in depth, assess, and reteach. And I almost don’t know what to do because this has NEVER happened to me before….NEVER.
And I have to tell you that it’s the BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD!!!
Until the next time,
I’m impressed – still figuring out how to do this well at 6th grade level. Seems like Whack-a-Mole to me. I do one thing pretty well, then something else pops up.
I guess that’s life, right? š
Ha! Right!