Release Time Day 4

My 4th release day was for a general educator in the 4th grade, as well as for a special educator who serves students from 3rd-5th. I was able to teach/co-teach with students that I was very familiar with. This was an interesting experience because I was able to see the class from two different teaching perspectives. I was releasing these 2 teachers so that they were able to have time to plan together. I worked in a 4th grade classroom during the reading block - which is designed around stations and guided reading groups. I was able to see small group instruction, whole group instruction, and independent work. The class works like a well oiled machine - all the students know where they are supposed to be and when. The plans were easy to follow and the students were very cooperative. I loved working collaboratively with other teachers - it made the day seem to fly by. It is always nice to see a familiar face when subbing - whether it be the students or other teachers. I feel like I can take a lot from these experiences and apply them to either future subbing positions - or hopefully a full time teaching position.