I created a Google Form to gain insight into the feelings and opinions of my learners. I stressed the importance of my students taking their time and answering the questions as honestly as possible. I explained that the purpose of the survey was to see what was working well in room six and what I could do better. It was very important that my kids felt comfortable to be completely honest. There is always room for improvement!
The feedback I received was really heart-warming. When asked the question Do you like being in room 6? the students had to rate between 1 and 5 (1 being no, and 5 being yes). It was awesome to see that the general consensus was that my students enjoyed being in the class. This question was followed by Why do you/ do you NOT like being in room 6? I did this because I wanted to know why my students liked or didn't like being in room 6.
Here are some of their responses:
I like being ing room 6 because we always learn new stuff everyday.
Because it is cool and I got a cool teacher...
I like being in room 6 because I have lots of friends and I learn more
It depends on what we do.
I do like being in room 6 because miss tries to make learning fun. She makes it so that we want to learn and no one is forcing us to learn.
We learn a lot of things
because my teachers kind and I learn lots of things
I like room 6 because Miss D makes learning fun
because we hardly get free time
I like room 6 because we can talk about our feeling about each other. Room 6 is the best classroom ever. Give things a go.
I like being in Rm6 because I got a awesome teacher that helps me learn and achieve my goals now and for the future.
I am so glad that my learners feel that learning is fun in room 6. This is something I am always trying to keep in mind when planning. At the start of the year, most of my learners were well below national standard. This had meant that I have needed to be creative in my approach to teaching the class. I had wanted my class to be engaged and to enjoy learning. I love that many of my students feel they are learning heaps in my class.
Another firm belief I have is that in order for kids to learn, they need to feel happy and safe (because who wants to learn in a class where they are miserable and uncomfortable?). I think the responses clearly show that I have created a safe, happy and positive classroom environment. This makes me incredibly happy. It is something I have continuously worked on throughout the year. Whenever the wheels started to fall off, we would revisit the key ideas of discipline, collaboration and kindness. We also celebrate shift and small victories. I have chosen to focus on shift rather than national standards, and as a result I have seen my students confidence and self-efficacy rise. I believe these things have made a huge impact on my students - academically, socially and emotionally.
The responses in blue are the two students who rated 3 on the first question. The student that said it depends on what he does is one of my top students. This makes me wonder whether he is possibly bored/not challenged enough. I am going to have a discussion with him so I can figure out what he would like from me.
Because it is cool and I got a cool teacher...
I like being in room 6 because I have lots of friends and I learn more
It depends on what we do.
I do like being in room 6 because miss tries to make learning fun. She makes it so that we want to learn and no one is forcing us to learn.
We learn a lot of things
because my teachers kind and I learn lots of things
I like room 6 because Miss D makes learning fun
because we hardly get free time
I like room 6 because we can talk about our feeling about each other. Room 6 is the best classroom ever. Give things a go.
I like being in Rm6 because I got a awesome teacher that helps me learn and achieve my goals now and for the future.
I am so glad that my learners feel that learning is fun in room 6. This is something I am always trying to keep in mind when planning. At the start of the year, most of my learners were well below national standard. This had meant that I have needed to be creative in my approach to teaching the class. I had wanted my class to be engaged and to enjoy learning. I love that many of my students feel they are learning heaps in my class.
Another firm belief I have is that in order for kids to learn, they need to feel happy and safe (because who wants to learn in a class where they are miserable and uncomfortable?). I think the responses clearly show that I have created a safe, happy and positive classroom environment. This makes me incredibly happy. It is something I have continuously worked on throughout the year. Whenever the wheels started to fall off, we would revisit the key ideas of discipline, collaboration and kindness. We also celebrate shift and small victories. I have chosen to focus on shift rather than national standards, and as a result I have seen my students confidence and self-efficacy rise. I believe these things have made a huge impact on my students - academically, socially and emotionally.
The responses in blue are the two students who rated 3 on the first question. The student that said it depends on what he does is one of my top students. This makes me wonder whether he is possibly bored/not challenged enough. I am going to have a discussion with him so I can figure out what he would like from me.
Reading, writing and maths in room 6
I wanted to discover my students attitudes towards reading, writing and maths. I asked them a series of questions, with likert scales and open-ended questions. As you can see, the majority of my class loves maths, and feels okay about reading and writing.
I also asked my learners what they liked, didn't like and what I could do differently for reading, writing and maths. The responses were mostly positive. The main negatives I got was that they hate sitting on the floor for maths, and a lot of my students don't really like writing. With respect to writing, I think I need to be a bit more innovative.
- Students feel safe and happy in room 6
- Room 6 loves learning maths
- lots of accelerated shift in achievement - yay!
- An increase in self-efficacy and confidence in students learning and ability
- Students enjoy using digital tools to help them learn (blog post coming soon)
What's next?
From the feedback I have recieved from my class I have formulated a few questions which will help to refine and improve my teaching
- How can I use digital tools to increase engagement and understanding in writing?
- How can I help to excite my learners about reading and writing?
- How can I engage one of my high achievers?
- How can I continue to accelerate my learners achievement in maths?
- How can I make sure that my use of digital tools and lessons are deliberate and effective?
The past two terms have been challenging but so incredibly rewarding. It is so great to be a part of my learners growth and development. We have come a long way from day one and I am very proud of the effort that every student has put into their learning. I am looking forward to seeing what the next half of the year brings!
Parting words from my learners...
Finish this sentence: I want Miss D to know....
I want to do basketball sometimes when we go out for PE.
that I love being in her class
that we like spending time with Miss D
"that I want to do more fitness and I don't like writing. sorry miss"
do fitness in the morning
i don't wanna move classes because i like it in this class
How I love this class
What I am doing
i hate writing
she is the best teacher
That she is the best teacher ever off my life.
I want Miss D to know that she is the best and funny teacher I've ever had.
I want Miss D to know that no matter what she picks for next term for the class I support her 100%.
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