Field Blog Post 2

For this field observation, I went by myself to a third grade social studies classroom at Gesu. As soon as I walked in the room I was overcome by colorful posters and pictures, and stuffed animals and puppets around the room. It was a very welcoming and positive environment, not an intimidating or boring place to have class. The teacher, Mrs. Schetter, is a very friendly and positive teacher who encourages her students and rewards them for their hard work. She demonstrated the concept of mutual respect, because she listened to what her students were saying, and if they gave the wrong answer she walked them through it and praised them when they got the correct answer. She also showed the kids a Brain Pop video that explained to the kids what Columbus Day was. The video was educational, but also aimed for children so that it was easier and more interesting for them to watch. I thought this was a very good idea for her to show the kids this video because it engaged them and it made them excited to learn and find out even more information on Columbus Day. The students were also working on a Native American research project, so Mrs. Schetter put up little teepees around the room, which excited the students and made it seem more fun than like a regular, boring project. Seeing how Mrs. Schetter ran her classroom made me realize the kind of teacher I want to be- one who makes her students excited to learn.