I sent out an email last night with the three surveys attached that I last posted about. It is quite possibly the most brilliant thing I’ve done in my teaching (very short) career.
I already have three responses back. The information shared in those three responses is critical. I have a better understanding of what my parents’ ideals and expectations are, and I already feel as though I know these students. The service hours survey has already provided me with some good ideas to effectively use my willing volunteers in the classroom. One parent is a certified fitness instructor and is willing to teach the students about health and fitness and even teach a kids yoga class. Another parent speaks German and has lived and traveled overseas. She is willing to share her experiences.
I couldn’t be more elated right now. I knew that if my parents and students filled these surveys out that I would get some good information, I just didn’t realize how valuable it would be. I’m excited to get the rest of the repsonses.
You’re making me want to actually set up my own surveys now. And start a new blog. I was going to just do some reflective writing in a Word document as the year went on, but a blog would be the perfect place, I think. Hmm.
Well, if that’s what you decide to do, I want your blog address.
Look what you’ve made me do. http://mrsmathesonyearone.blogspot.com/