WK 3 Observing Communication

    I observed a teacher and a kindergarten student in the Media center. They were discussing a Reading test and what the student had to fo and how imprtant it was for her to take her time and read each question, then select the correct answer.

   The teacher gave the child eye contact and made sure that the child understood the directions and the outcome if she didn't take her time and read all of the questions and answer them carefully.During the conversation, I overheard the teacher calling the students name several times, so that the child knew that the teacher was talking to her. I also seen the teacher lightly touching the students arm, I think this behavior was to help the child feel more comfortable.

    In my judgment, after reading the resources for this week, I do not feel nothing else could have been done, I feel that the communication was affirming and effective between the student and teacher. I feel that the teacher meant well, however she could have made the child more nervous by constantly reminding her of what was expected. If the student read the book and understood the questions, I feel that the student would have done well on the test. If I would have been the teacher, I would have made up my own questions similar to the test, to see if the child was prepared for the test, before taking her into the Media center to take the test.

    I always try to make eye contact with my students when speaking to them. I only say what I want to say, then I ask my students do they understand what I am asking or saying to them. I use alot of pictures and words throughout my classroom and my students know to use the pictures or words to convey the conversation at hand. If necessary, I will given my students more time to complete their sentences and give them a chance to tell their stories and then I will help them to solve their problems with my words, pictures or actions.