As I attempted my field notes, I realized immediately how challenging it would be to simply try to write and scan the class. It would have been easier in a class where I had a paraprofessional in the room, but I chose to try capturing my first grade class.
This is my second attempt. I tried it the day before, and it was even more chaotic! I do remember what I was thinking though, that I would find it hard to believe it I was reading this.
One conclusion I came to, was I will have to find a more effective way of doing this.
I remember taking field notes when I observed another teacher's class and even that was challenging to capture adequately.
Perhaps, I should take a cue from my orthopedic surgeon. In each of my check ups, since the accident, he talks to me and then uses a recorder to make notes. I might use that as my strategy.