Personal Concerns and Next Steps

Through out the last month I have had a great time continuing to build my knowledge on how to correctly teach math. I am beginning to understand how this method of mathematics instruction can be used to the classroom but do have one concern related to this technique. That one concern is how to teach math using this method and still find time to cover all the standards and continue to stay on pace with the curriculum. I understand that its important to make sure all students get a solid foundation set and then build upon that but it is difficult to teach this way and still cover what needs to be covered. If it was up to me I would spend as much time as possible teaching mathematics the way we have been learning in class but in order to keep my job I understand that I will have to meet all standards and cover all of the curriculum. Teaching mathematics in a constructivism manor may be better for the students but I'm still unsure how I can speed up the process in order to reach the goals that is set forth my the school district I'm teaching in. I look forward to learning more in the next two and a half months and improving my teaching skills.