Third Times the Charm

Let's hear it for the undergrads!

At this point, the third group, the aforementioned undergrads, really saw the highs and lows of two groups that went before them. The undergrads really put a lot of work into developing their lesson plan. There was clear concrete effort made and utilized and the girls worked together nicely.

Their unit plan was based around geology, specifically rocks. Rocks rock. A pun of a pun. I'll take it. As a huge rock nerd I loved learning even more about rocks, sometimes peering over students shoulders so that I could also take a close look.

The third group had a difficult direct lesson that left some students swimming in the dark. At the end of the lesson, when we all sit around and lament how we did wrong, the undergrads saw their mistake and cringed at the lengthy graphic organizer that kept one student puzzling. Like anything in life, once that pitch has been thrown, it's hard to take it back. And sometimes you have to throw the ball before you can do anything.

I was impressed with the speed and organization of the third group. They were well rehearsed and eager to make a mark. They lacked confidence and communication, but that was to be expected, its a nerve-wracking experience. And they did it well. Thumbs up to Group 3!