Village Project Summary Reflection Semester 1

As you come to the end of your Village Project experience this semester reflect on what it has meant to you and share your top 10 takeaways from this opportunity?  

1. I’ve learned how to better take care of a bigger group of kids.
2. I’ve learned that with elementary students rewards allow them to listen better or more.
3. Champs(a review of the expectations) is also very essential for elementary students.
4. I’ve learned to have peripheral vision all around the classroom in order to keep an eye on all misbehaviors.
5. I’ve learned to be more confident in my decision-making skills.
6. I’ve learned to choose battles with the kids, most of the time as long as they are quiet and not in any danger, I allow them to continue with that activity. This is to prevent more power struggles than necessary.
7. I’ve learned to be more patient with the kids because they each learn at different paces.
8. I’ve learned to plan the lessons/clubs in advance as to understand the concepts I’ll be teaching the students
9. I’ve learned how to put my Spanish skills to use with a couple kids. By communicating with them in their language, I was able to make a connection with them.
10. I’ve learned how to use positive reinforcement with the kids to help them know that they should be doing a different action that’s more safe or to follow the rules.