LiA Week 4 Reflection

This is my reflection for the fourth week of my LiA at Generation Teach, an AmeriCorps program, in Denver, Colorado
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What went well?
The progress I made; what was achieved and done
I think I succeeded at increasing students' interest in the law and their participation during class debates. It was exciting to see their enthusiasm for the debate topics which centered on voting rights. I also believe I have improved my skills at redirecting students in the face of classroom disruption.

What could have been done differently?
Things that did not get done and/or could be changed
We ended the week with a field trip which was a good opportunity for the students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. I think the trip went well overall. In the future we can develop our method of loading the buses to make preparation for the field trip even more effective.

What did I learn about myself when working with others?
Contributions, behaviours and values I exhibited
I learned more about how I collaborate with the other teachers in my department. I enjoy seeing how they tailor the curriculum to their classes' interests and sharing our insight allows us to learn from one another.

What did I learn about leadership?
Leadership attributes and insights I developed 
I learned that a lot of effective leadership in the classroom includes making all students feel as included as possible. For instance, even if a particular student would prefer not to speak during a debate, being a leader includes developing creative methods for them to participate comfortably.

What do I want to develop or focus on next?
What I still need to develop
I would like to focus on connecting class discussions to issues in the news so that students have a greater understanding of each topic.

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