Thursday, February 01, 2007
Are You Kidding Me?
Much to mine and my partners surprise our class has no social studies text book. I completely understand that you do not need a text book to teach the students about social studies but come on no book at all is a little extreme. I have never been to a school that they did not have a social studies book. I really do like my placement but I feel like we have absolutely nothing to go from or that the teacher has very many resources for us to use. I don't think that our topic (economics) is very difficult to teach but I kind of feel like we have just been thrown into this topic without much help. She has not taught social studies since we have been there and so we are not real sure what the students are use to because they switch between science and social studies on a monthly basis. I believe both my partner and I are extremely creative and will be fine but having not much to go from is a little frustrating :/
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Our teacher switches between science and soc. studies as well. It is called "theme" and it has only been science so far. And I think it is crazy that you do not have a text book. I mean, there are many ways that you and Abby can teach a lesson without a textbook and I am sure you two will do great with your lessons. Just think...they will be a lot more exciting to do when you do not have a textbook to look at and go by. You can basically sort of do your own thing in a way. Good luck. Oh, one more thing, what grade do you two have again? I was just curious to know. See you on Tuesday!!!
I can understand how you feel. The classroom I am in is a Montessori classroom and I have yet to see my teacher teach anything besides one ten minute math presentation and a writing presentation. I don't think that my class has a social studies textbook either,so my partner and I have to find a lot of outside resources as well. I think that you will be able to create a great unit and it will benefit your students. Plus you can ask any of us for ideas if you need help with something! Good Luck!
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