What a Difference a Day Makes...

I taught another lesson on Friday (on charts, tallies, data, and outcomes), and it was SO much better.

A lot of the problems I had Tuesday got fixed, although there was a lot more sitting around for the students. The big difference between the two teachers, though, was that the first one wanted me to follow the book, while the other one let me do what I wanted as long as I got the point of the lesson across.

Maybe that was the problem the first time. I tried to tie the book in with what I thought the students would understand, and it came out all confusing and inefficient. So, then, what is the correct balance, or what should I do next time this happens?

Still so much to learn!