Hurumanu reflection
After completing the first 7 weeks of the year 9 Hurumanu curriculum i have some initial reflections. We already knew that we weren't going to be able to deliver the same depth of knowledge as we have in previous years as the time allocated was cut in half. This has proven to be true and students struggle to grasp bigger ideas and link what we are doing from one week to the next as we move so quickly. The student appear to just be going through the motions and they don't seem to be engaged in class. I believe i am at fault for this part though as i have really struggled to learn students names and make connections with them. I see them for 2 hours a week and they go with Palmer as of next week so a total of 7 weeks. Not knowing the students names or having contact time to make connections with students has really hindered my ability to execute behavior management strategies which usually is not an issue for me. I am going to try really hard in the next 6 weeks with the...