Wk 9 - day 41

the students had their presentations today. the first two classes were with ms. b and most of the students read off of their notes...a few of them had deceided to use the overhead projector. the first two classes i teach both have a very high percentage of special education students. i had stated numerous times the day prior that they only have one day to work on it...the presentation is short and sweet...about 2 minutes. between the two classes i had 5 students out of 42 who weren't prepared...they had forgot their notes. ms. b and i have trouble with students turning assignments in and mercy/understanding have gone to the wayside...it's due when it's due, no exceptions. it's funny how many late assignments have trickled in.

the classes i taught over on mrs. s's side many had power point presentations, some used the overhead projector and very few used their own notes...quite the opposite compared to ms. b and her students. only one student out of ~82 students forgot their notes. one of the things that impressed me was a power point presentation by two likable, but chatty boys...on SARS. the boys had included facts and statements i had made about my experience with SARS while living in taiwan during the outbreak of 2003...the week prior! it's amazing what some students will remember and is a good reminder to me that even though i think they may not be listening... they really may be tuning in.