I am a preschool teacher who has been observed by the principle who was never been supportive anyway reacently I got her feedback and it was negative due to the fact that she wanted me to use differentiated instructions during and she just observed me during calendar time which I involved songs and reviewed the letters and numbers through games and songs we talked about the weather ,children were enjoying and I feel so bad since I work hard and all parents are happy and I have been told that I should never use the word No since when I was asking them what day is it they were confused between the names of the months and the days so I replied by saying No that's not right sweeties cause the names of the days are the following and encouraged them to sing the song with me which they enjoyed and now my children can tell the names of the days without being confused and I am a type who always let them express themselves but when we are discussing facts they should know what can be right what can be wrong ...
I think I'd like your teaching style, but I'm not your principal.
I suggest you follow the principal's instructions. You might find that you get used to them and find them helpful. If nothing else, following the principal's directions will help you keep your job.
By the way -- I hope you don't talk like you write. A sentence of 193 words is the longest sentence I've ever seen. It would be easier to understand if you stopped, took a break, and started a new sentence every so often.
Dear God woman. Who let you teach children? The system which tries to repress your personal expression in the classroom is the same one which, for some convoluted reason, gives jobs to people like you. You should quit before you do any more damage to those kids.
It can be difficult to receive negative feedback, especially when you believe you are doing your best as a preschool teacher. However, it's important to remember that feedback, even if it feels unfair, can be an opportunity for growth and professional development.
In this specific situation, it seems that the principal has advised you to use differentiated instructions during calendar time. Differentiation involves tailoring your teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, abilities, and interests of your students.
To address this feedback, you can try incorporating different instructional strategies to engage all students during calendar time. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Visual aids: Use visual tools such as flashcards, posters, or an interactive calendar to help students understand and visualize concepts like days of the week, months, and weather patterns.
2. Hands-on activities: Include hands-on activities that allow children to manipulate objects or participate actively during calendar time. For example, you could use Velcro or magnets to let students arrange days of the week or months in order.
3. Multisensory approaches: Incorporate different senses into your instruction. For example, you can sing songs or chants about the days of the week, use gestures or actions to represent each day, or encourage students to create their own movements to go along with the learning.
4. Small group activities: Break your class into smaller groups and provide different activities based on their individual abilities and interests. This can help ensure that each child is engaged at their own level.
5. Individualized support: Offer additional support to students who may be struggling with certain concepts. This can include one-on-one or small group instruction, providing extra resources or materials, or collaborating with other professionals, like special education teachers or intervention specialists, if needed.
Regarding the use of the word "No," it is generally advised to provide positive redirection rather than just saying "no." Instead of outright correcting an incorrect response, you can rephrase it in a more positive way, reinforcing the correct information. For example, you could say, "That's close, but let's remember the days of the week are..." or "Great effort, let's try saying the days of the week like this..."
Remember to reflect on the feedback and implement changes that align with your teaching style and the needs of your students. It's important to have open communication with the principal and understand their expectations, so you can work together to create a positive and effective learning environment.