Assignment 2
Recall the strategy you chose to
implement in your classroom and consider the following guiding questions:
- What strategy did you chose to implement?
- What was your experience with the strategy?
- How did your students respond to the strategy?
- What went well?
- How might you do things differently in the future?
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I chose to implement the strategy of asking children to explain their thought processes. I have used this strategy before, but find it is extremely difficult for 3-year-olds or students with limited language. When using this strategy, some students appear to be a bit confused about what I am asking, but after more practice, they become more comfortable with answering. I especially like to use this strategy to build upon their higher-order thinking skills and those with strong language skills. For students with limited language I first say, "Tell me about what you did." If a student doesn't respond, I will give them 2 choices, and if they still cannot answer the question, I give them the answer and have them repeat it. I would also ask them to "show" me what they did. I would like to continue using this strategy in small group and large group settings as well as for scaffolding during center time.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the fact that you do not give up when this doesn't work immediately! Great strategies to help 3-year-olds work up to explaining their thought processes. I think your ideas will definitely help and encourage others!
DeleteI like that you gave the children 2 choices, I find that helps a lot with those student who are limited on answers especially when someone has given their answer and now they feel like they are simply copying someone else.
DeleteI agree that it helps them when you give them choices to answer and repeating, eventually they will do it by themselves.
DeleteThank you for explaining in detail how you yourself do this. You are one teacher I would love to observe while teaching. You explaining your steps in details give me a great visual of how this might work with my students with limited language.
DeleteGreat strategy! You're providing them the language and empowering them to think about their actions - powerful. It's a valuable academic and life skill.
DeleteI've used the recall strategy over the years since I've enjoyed using the High Scope curriculum. As a teacher it may seem a little difficult at first but with much practice it becomes easier for the teacher and students alike. If I have students that can't express themselves or have difficulty speaking it helps to give them a sentence stem or remind them of something they did. For example, " I noticed you were in the house area during work time. Can you tell me what you did there?" or "Can you show me something you played with?"If they still cant answer the question then I have a friend help or I model the answer for them and have them repeat. The recall process helps students think about their actions during work time
ReplyDeleteI agree that the recall strategy is very beneficial for students, and I also used it when I was in the classroom. It makes me think how it also provides the opportunity to use lots of the other strategies we discussed in Sept. - having children explain their thinking, helping children connect what they are doing with their previous knowledge and allowing you as the teacher to engage in some back and forth exchanges with students. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteYes, I agree! I have used it in my classroom as well. Having students use the recall strategy has been helpful. It not only allows them to think about what they are learning, but it helps increase their oral language development.
DeleteI also enjoy using High Scope strategies they seem to be very successful in helping students with oral language. The help of sentence stems gives the students the recall to complete a sentence and feel successful.
DeleteI agree that sentence stems helps them and gives them more opportunity to talk.
DeleteI enjoy using HighScope strategies in my classroom as well. It really helps with students on all developmental levels.
DeleteThis is a strategy I would like to use more often. I am good about planning for centers, but I think recall would be a useful strategy for my classroom.
DeleteI really want to work on the recall strategy in my classroom. I am going to try to get in the habit of asking students what they did when centers is over and I am also going to try to do a recall at the end of the day by having students tell me something they did/learned that day
DeleteI chose to use questioning as a strategy to enhance language as a verbal expression during a class read aloud. The story line went well, however some students were able to express their answers with sentences, some were only able to respond with yes and no answers. All students were excited about participating in the discussion of events in the story. Even though all student had something to say, I feel that it would be better to do read alouds in a small group setting. This would help me monitor students language and vocabulary and give all student opportunities.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that you mention doing a read aloud in small group. I am just doing research on developmentally appropriate practice and the NAEYC DAP book talks about the benefits of read-alouds in small group. Specifically, the authors state that small group "is especially conducive to conversation and especially effective in promoting vocabulary development..."
DeleteI agree, I think I am going to try that strategy too during small groups.
DeleteI love this idea! I want to incorporate read alouds in small groups. This will allow all students to respond to the story in their own way, especially since it is usually the same students always responding during whole group.
DeleteThis is a great idea. In my class it would give everyone a chance to share.
DeleteThe strategy I've used in my classroom was to encourage children when planning, asking for details, its a good opportunity to think about their plans during centers. My experience in the classroom was when they were sharing their plans with the lesson of healthy choices, when buying at the grocery store. I think it went well the fact that they were applying the new vocabulary words and thinking of smart choices. In the future I will encourage them to talk with more details during small groups and connect with their own experiences at home.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like when the students can apply the vocabulary in real situations and I am sure they will use that vocabulary in their next visit to the grocery store with their parents.
DeleteI also made my dramatic play into HEB. I just need to get my vocabulary together so that they can use those words in their center. My kids love HEB center because I think it gives them a chance to make their own choices while shopping, whereas when they go to the actual store with their parents, they have to do whatever their parents tell them to do. It gives them a sense of independence.
DeleteGreat strategy; it definitely an excellent way to increase student voc.
DeleteAwesome Idea, I think the students will really use the vocabulary that is involved in working at and shopping at an HEB.
DeleteThe strategy that I chose to implement in my classroom with 3 year old students was to support, accept and extend all the ways children express their plans. My experience with this strategy was during the opening of our grocery store in the drama center. The students planned what meal they wanted to cook and what ingredients they need to buy. Some of my students can name the ingredients and I support them with sentence stems to help them to express their plans. For those students that just point to the food, I provide the vocabulary and ask them to repeat it. I would like to provide frequently real situations where the students can express their plans and extend their vocabulary.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to have some students repeat like you said because I have a few that will just stare out into space like they have no idea what to say. I think this could really help them grasp the concept of contributing their thoughts to the group.
DeleteI especially like to used this strategy during centers. For example students in blocks like to share out what they are building. If there is a student that not usually like to share this is a good time for them to work on vocabulary as they often repeat what is said by peers.
DeleteYes, this is a great opportunity to use during centers.
DeleteHello Tynan educators, my name is Elaine I will be your presenter for the Jan. 8th session. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, but for now I will get to know you through reading and responding to your posts.
ReplyDeleteI chose to ask questions to extend my students' thought process during planning. This seems to help those with limited vocabulary as well as those who just need that extra help to share what they're thinking. Sometimes they have the vocabulary, they just have a hard time processing.
ReplyDeleteAsking questions is a great way to extend children's thought process. Using open-ended questions and allowing for wait time will encourage children to participate more in this process.
DeleteI chose to implement asking what the students plan is at the center of their choice and ask higher-order thinking questions to elicit conversations that will help the children to think on their feet. I also chose to reflect on what they accomplished at the center and help them process what they can do.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Asking students higher order thinking questions does help them think on their feet and be actively engaged in their learning.
DeleteI agree as well! I also see where students go from just pointing to what they want to work with, to giving detail plans of where, how, and who they are going to work with.
DeleteI chose to ask questions to help my students elaborate on their thoughts while planning for center time. I noticed by using open-ended questions my students were really thinking and actively engaged in their learning. Not only did my students respond well to this strategy, but they enjoyed sharing their thoughts and ideas.
ReplyDeleteOpen-ended questions will allow students to promote a sense of ownership with the activities they are engaged in during center time. They will begin to understand that you are interested in what they have to say and not worry about their answer being wrong.
DeleteI agree, open ended questions help the students think about what they are learning and it helps them stay engaged in their learning and take ownership of their accomplishments.
DeleteI choose to ask questions and extend on those questions so that children can elaborate on their ideas for planning and reflecting. Encourage them verses praising them.
ReplyDeleteIt can be a bit tricky but encouragement rather than praise is the way to go.
DeleteWhat strategy did you chose to implement? I chose to ask students to think about what centers they were going to attend and things they were going to work on while they are at this center.
ReplyDeleteWhat was your experience with the strategy? Students were more inclined to stay longer at their chosen center. Before, they were going to a center 3-4 mins vs now after implementing the new strategy, they will stay longer 7-10 mins! WIN!
How did your students respond to the strategy? All if not most 3 yrs olds are easy to make changes with. My kiddos responded well and accepted the changes.
What went well? Students stay longer in the centers.
How might you do things differently in the future? Implement the strategy day 1.
Awesome! Glad this helped your students be more engaged and present in their learning. This will help them in future grades where the expectation is to stay and finish an assignment.
DeleteI implemented open-ended questioning for my 3 and 4 year olds during our literacy block. It can a bit frustrating when I ask open-ended questions and the kiddos repeat what the previous student stated. I started thinking aloud in response to their answers/thinking, some of my kiddos will give more original answers and be able to explain their "why". I also noticed when I write their responses, I get a lot more participation. Now some of my students will start predicting before I even get started. I would start with asking and answering open-ended questions by thinking aloud, writing, and labeling (their name) their responses early in the year.
ReplyDeleteGreat! Once the children are used to you asking them questions the easier it will be for them to understand that you expect an answer from them. Modeling this process and using think alouds will encourage children to get the hang of this process.
DeleteNot only does it work with students but also with adults. It is an ice-breaker.
DeleteI think literacy block is a perfect time for this. You can use this approach for many topics with vocabulary, letters, read aloud, etc.
DeleteI chose to implement planning and along with that also came questioning. I would ask students what center they will work in and what they plan to do in that center. I build off what they tell me. If a student says they are going to play cars and another student is already playing with cars, I will ask how they can play together. If they can't tell me right away what they want to do, I give them some more time to think and use questions to guide them like, I noticed you like to color, would you want to go to art center today, or I know you like to play with this student and he/she is in the dramatic play, would you like to play with him/her?
ReplyDeleteKids tell me what center they want to go to , and what they want to learn there.
DeleteI began to state before each assignment the activity and the purpose. It was amazing how many students began to comment when they would see the outcome with a purpose.
ReplyDeleteThe children need a purpose for learning so they know what the goal is.
ReplyDeleteWhen students have a pupose they better understand what the final product is.
ReplyDeleteBy asking questions the children will know what is expected of them.
ReplyDeleteI state a purpose before assignments. I lead with a sentence stem. Students have thoughtful answers about what they are working on and proud of their work.
ReplyDeleteI chose to ask open ended questions. I asked these questions before the students went to centers. It has helped them to use the vocabulary we are learning and to think about their planning ideas and elaborate on what they would like to do. It's fun hearing the students talk with one another and start asking each other these questions. My students responded well to this approach because we ask them open ended questions throughout the day to help with vocabulary and language.
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