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 I have been observing Mrs. Sweat for 4 weeks now. The students love when I come to their classroom and engage with them. I have grown close to the students and they like talking to me, which makes me love the teacher environment. 

One highlight that I have is how the students love their teacher and that they feel comfortable with Mrs. Sweat. My biggest goal of teaching is being a safe place for my students. Some students do not get that at home and I think that being that for your classroom is one of the most important things about teaching. 

A second highlight that I have is that she teaches in multiple different ways. Many students learn so different and it can be hard for a teacher to only teach one way. Mrs. Sweat teaches in all the ways so the students can understand no matter how they learn. 

A takeaway that I have is definitely how comfortable the students are in the classroom. I want my classroom to feel like a second home for my students. Everyone should be comfortable somewhere and if they don't have that at home they should have it in a classroom. 

Overall, me being in this 4th grade math class has been a great experience. The students have been so great to me and respected me like I am an actual teacher. 

4.1: FE Observation 12

 On march 19th I was given the opportunity to observe Mrs. Sweats 4th grade math class. Observing at the middle school has been a very positive experience for me. everyone has been very kind and respectful. 

One highlight that I have is how much Mrs. Sweat loves her job. I can tell that she loves teaching and helping her students. she treats everyone equally and gives everyone an opportunity to understand and learn. 

Another highlight that I have is the students are very respectful to Mrs. Sweat. The students listen very well and always ask questions they do not understand. For a fourth class I think they are doing very well and they are learning in a well structured class that will prepare them for the future classes. 

I would definitely use the way that she teaches, and holds her students accountable. she teaches in a way that makes the students listen and stay engaged at all times. I want to be a teacher that the students will listen to and stay engaged with me through the whole class. 

Overall, the two weeks that I have been in this class has been a very great time for me. Observing the middle school had definitely been something. but it has been a good experience for me to learn what grades I do and do not like.