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Just thought I'd put a few things here down that's working with my multi-split class. I have 17 Latin 2's, 8 Latin 3's, and an AP Ovid student all in one class.
The 3's can work more independently and are in one corner of the room by the computers. Most days I have a PowerPoint warm-up for them that walks them through something and then gives the answers, followed by instructions for the day. I have 3 bean-bag chairs and they usually go out in the hallway to work, often working all together or in two groups of four.
Some days I spend more with them, some days more with the 2's. Fridays are for the AP student. On those days I've started giving written assignments to the 2's and 3's. Because I'm worried that I'm not giving them the feedback they need, I decided to start making ANSWER KEYS with hints and helps that I print up, fold and staple closed. They are NOT allowed to look at them until everyone is done in their group, then they check their answers and correct them. It provides immediate feedback, and keeps the work from being "busy" work that doesn't take grading. I need to grade more of their work, but my 4 English classes are swamping much of my grading time, as is simply prepping for books I haven't taught from before.
The students like this, and I feel better about them getting feedback.
I emailed with a couple of parents the other night of the 3's because I postponed a test. One told me that her son said he'd already learned tons more from me than the previous teacher. Well, I don't know about that--I just take time to work on HOW IT ALL GOES TOGETHER instead of memorize the next set of forms and put it all together.
It felt good either way, especially because this was from a young man who--meaning no offense--told me that while I loved Latin most of them didn't even like it. They just needed their three years. It was just a statement, and yet he thinks highly enough of what I've been able to impart in this bizarre three-split class that he's talked to his mom about it.
That says something, doesn't it?
Makes me feel good anyway.
Now, if I can just think of a decent place for the 3's to take their test in peace on Monday. Maybe the library....
The 3's can work more independently and are in one corner of the room by the computers. Most days I have a PowerPoint warm-up for them that walks them through something and then gives the answers, followed by instructions for the day. I have 3 bean-bag chairs and they usually go out in the hallway to work, often working all together or in two groups of four.
Some days I spend more with them, some days more with the 2's. Fridays are for the AP student. On those days I've started giving written assignments to the 2's and 3's. Because I'm worried that I'm not giving them the feedback they need, I decided to start making ANSWER KEYS with hints and helps that I print up, fold and staple closed. They are NOT allowed to look at them until everyone is done in their group, then they check their answers and correct them. It provides immediate feedback, and keeps the work from being "busy" work that doesn't take grading. I need to grade more of their work, but my 4 English classes are swamping much of my grading time, as is simply prepping for books I haven't taught from before.
The students like this, and I feel better about them getting feedback.
I emailed with a couple of parents the other night of the 3's because I postponed a test. One told me that her son said he'd already learned tons more from me than the previous teacher. Well, I don't know about that--I just take time to work on HOW IT ALL GOES TOGETHER instead of memorize the next set of forms and put it all together.
It felt good either way, especially because this was from a young man who--meaning no offense--told me that while I loved Latin most of them didn't even like it. They just needed their three years. It was just a statement, and yet he thinks highly enough of what I've been able to impart in this bizarre three-split class that he's talked to his mom about it.
That says something, doesn't it?
Makes me feel good anyway.
Now, if I can just think of a decent place for the 3's to take their test in peace on Monday. Maybe the library....
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