Module 5 Blog

I would like to thank all my classmates that followed me on my journey through this first internship class. I really appreciate all the positive feedback and insights I gained from all of you. I am thankful we had a wonderful instructor and she remained patient while it took some time learning how to blog. Blogging is something I had never done until this class. I wish all of you the best and good luck in the future!

Module 4 Initial Post

This setting, I was able to observe the staff and parents planning graduation. The lead teacher put a suggestion box at the entrance door and met with every parent. She ask each parent if they had any suggestions for making graduation the best ever. Many parents wanted the teacher to have songs the children had learned throughout the school year. The teacher and parents decided which three songs would be performed during the graduation. Many of the parents would stay around and help the teacher cut out shapes and such art work needed for the week.

I loved that I was able to interact directly with three parents. My research paper is on parent involvement and this setting really helped me gain direct insight toward my research paper. I had brief interviews with the parents where I received direct feedback about my focus questions for the research needed.

I also received insight from the teacher on how to allow parents to volunteer without it disrupting the classroom. The parents flowed right into the daily routine and the children were not distracted at all.

Many parents want to do more and be active in making the ratios smaller and having a voice in the decisions made about curriculums and nutrition.