Field Experiences

I have really enjoyed my field experiences throughout this past semester. My teacher was very helpful and was always willing to give me advise or answer any questions that I had. She always made a point to explain everything that the students were working on.

My teacher has incorporated an economy system into her classroom. At the beginning of the year the students are assigned different jobs. They have to file out a resume and write an essay on why they would be good for that particular job. Throughout the year the children can earn money by completing different tasks. The students are required to pay rent each month with some of the money they have earned. Each student has a checkbook log and they are to record what they have spent. This teaches the student how to keep a log of their spending. Most fifth graders have never used a checkbook log or maybe even seen one. The children can also earn extra money that they can use at the classroom store. The teacher will bring in things around her house they she no longer wants. For example, one time she brought in a glass bowl that was full of candy. One student bought it and kept the candy and gave the glass bowl to his mom for Christmas. She brings in a variety of different things. I think the economy system is good to use in the classroom especially during a time of a recession. It helps the students learn they value of a dollar and how to wisely spend their money.