The quote "We do no really see with our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs" has a real meaning when it is applied first hand. On our trip to Boulevard Elementary, it was an experience I have never had before. Upon entering one can see that all of the classrooms are actually connected only divided by shelves and lockers. My elementary school had nothing close to this, with each room divided by walls as most schools tend to have. I was skeptical about this at first mostly about the issue of noise from one class carrying over from "room to room" throughout the building but it did not appear to be a huge issue. Each teacher was able to keep their students under control and quite in the space provided to them. Even if one class was getting to loud, all of the students who were in the same room as us ignored them and focused on the task at hand without even looking to see what the commotion was.
The first two rooms I observed were 3rd grade rooms but each had a different structure for the desks which I found odd. One room had the desks arranged into rows and columns and one had them arranged into tables so the students could face each other. I assume that this was because each teacher believed that this would be the most productive for their room and it appeared successful for both rooms for the time we had. 2nd grade teacher I observed showed incredible enthusiasm for all of her students and it was clear she was enjoying what she did with her students. She read them a story and even let students read from the book and call on other students for questions. She made sure to include all the students at all times and when one student could not see the book she stood up and showed him the page which really showed that she cares. When I observed the 5th grade the students were playing a game that was extremely informative and appeared to be fun as well. I believe that all the teachers in the school were trying hard to make sure that the students did not think of class as a chore or something they had to go to but they made each lesson informative and fun. This belief was only enhanced by the fact that every wall was covered in fun looking posters for the students to look at. Each one was not only motivational and informative but usually funny of creative as well. I was not sure how the elementary school system worked outside of being a student who already went through it but, I was extremely impressed with what I saw and I believe that the best way for the students to learn and focus is to keep things fun as well as informative.
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