SDAIE Strategy

A SDAIE strategy I have incorporated into my
classroom this week is working in homogeneous groups. Homogeneous grouping is the grouping of students that are alike. As I worked with my ELLs I placed learners together. The learners I places together are all at different levels. Some of my ELLs were at level 2 and others at level 4. Together they were able to collaborate. Working together eliminated the resistance I have seen to work in groups in the past. My ELLs were able to complete the task in a timely manner. Other groups of students were also places in homogeneous groups. As long as students were not distracted by their friends, they were able to accomplish a fair amount. The groups completed the assignment at varying times. I was able to give the early groups an assignment to keep them mentally occupied. Over all applying the SDAIE strategy, Group Work, was a successful integration into classroom progress as a whole.

I visited a High School in North County San Diego

I visited a high school in North County San Diego. The school I visited had whiteboard walls. The classroom was designed for Mathematics. A wall of whiteboards is just what a Math teacher needs. The picture above is a representation of the limited whiteboard space that most math teachers are battling with. Small boards, like the one shown above, serve as an injustice to students. Students are forced to keep up with the teacher's pace, because as soon as the teacher explains the provided material, the material must erased and new material will replace the old. Math teachers need adequate space to present their material.

My Name

My First name has always been with me. However, I have recently been given a new last name. I left my maiden name behind when I got married in June of 2012. I am glad to take on my new last name. My new last name shows transition that I am no longer living with my father, but I am now living with my husband. This is only noticeable to those who knew me before we got married. I am glad to take on the new last name. I am glad to start this new stage of my life. I look forward to passing this name on to my kids. My last name signifies the start of my new family!