Assignment #4
Reflect on teaching practices and strategies discussed during Session II. Recall the strategy you chose to implement. Consider the following guiding questions.
- What strategy did you chose to implement?
- What was your experience with the strategy?
- How did your students respond?
- What went well?
- Is there anything you might do differently?
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I decided to use the strategy of encouraging students to use other resources as part of scaffolding children's learning. I realized that I have already been using this strategy when a child asks me to help them open their milk and I have them ask a friend to help them, but I am now trying to be more conscious of it. When asking questions during read-aloud or small group, I may ask a student if they want to ask a friend for help if it appears that they are struggling to respond. I think this is a really useful strategy to use with 3-year-olds because at this age they don't really feel self-conscious about asking a peer for assistance and it also empowers the child that is "helping." I think this strategy could also work with older children in a classroom that is very supportive in which students feel comfortable.
ReplyDeleteChildren seem to be more comfortable when they have a friend to ask. They feel like they are helping their friends make decisions.
DeleteStudents seem to learn from their peers better than they learn from the teachers depending on the subject matter. As time has passed this school year it is nice to see students help each other willingly. Not only does it promote kindness, it instills an independence and confidence that nurtures a supportive environment.
DeleteI agree, I like peer teaching because it especially builds student confidence in their ability to communicate.
DeleteWhen I ask questions and students have a hard time answering I give other students the opportunity to help. This can help alleviate unnecessary stress for those children who need more support.
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 a read aloud in a small group setting. This would help me monitor students language and vocabulary and give all student opportunities. I would change it by doing this strategy in a small group setting.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I like the idea of small group read alouds.
DeleteReading in small groups really allows a teacher to check for understanding of comprehension of the story. It also helps further build upon vocabulary and oral language skills. And I agree that it would allow all students the opportunity to participate.
DeleteI have also found it beneficial to do a read aloud in a small group setting. I am able to check for understanding and provide quality feedback to my students. It allows them to build their vocabulary and increase their oral language skills.
DeleteWorking with small groups gives them a better opportunity to express themselves more comfortable.
DeleteI decided to use sentence stems this gave students the opportunity to respond in a complete sentence. Sentence stem provide the scaffolding for the student to get started in speaking. I like this for my 3 year old students because this makes the students feel successful with expressing themselves.
ReplyDeleteI have also used sentence stems in my classroom. This strategy gives students the opportunity to respond in a complete sentence.They can help students of all abilities in writing and oral language skills.
DeleteI is a great strategy to help them with their oral language.
DeleteMy strategy was to provide students with opportunities to explain what they wanted to do and what they were gonna do once they got to the area they were in. This process of making a plan during center time helps students build upon oral language skills and teaches them to speak in complete sentences. It helps the students think about what they plan to accomplish in the area they start off in.
ReplyDeleteMy students tell me what they want to do at their centers, then explain at the end if they accomplished their goal.
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, but they enjoyed sharing their thoughts and ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhen you ask students to elaborate it challenges their thinking. They have to use more words to express their thought process. It also allows gives the students the opportunity to speak in complete sentences.
DeletePlanning for center time keeps the students focused on their goal.
DeleteOne idea I got from a PD session at Region 20 was to use a "Share Chair". I made one during the PD, but I didn't get to use it this year. I hope to implement the "Share Chair" in my classroom next year to give students a chance to share.
DeleteStudents enjoy sharing ideas.
ReplyDeleteI agree that they enjoy sharing but they also get ideas from each other.
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
ReplyDeleteWhat I might do different is split up my students and to recall with half right after centers and recall with the rest of them throughout the day. I would use popsicle sticks to keep track of who had taken a turn in sharing.
The recall strategy is important because it also allows the students to think back and remember what they did and enjoyed most. Great for comprehension.
DeleteYes, I agree recall strategy is great for comprehension and improve student's vocabulary.
DeleteI chose to implement asking open ended questions before center time. The students responded well to this and it allowed them to use the vocabulary being learned in the classroom to tell us where they wanted to play and what they were going to do in the center.
ReplyDeleteI chose to ask children questions about their intentions, open ended questions, I can see if they understood and where they need more support. I really liked the strategy I implemented, I was able to identify where they needed help.
ReplyDeleteI implemented recall. After cleaning centers we gathered and shared what we did in centers. It was interesting to see how each student put some thought into what and how they were presenting what they did.
ReplyDeleteThis was also something I wanted to focus on, but I don't feel like I was as successful with this time of day. Maybe we can get together so that you can share your ideas with me to help me improve in this area.
DeleteI chose to plan before and reflect after center time. Over time, the students got used to the routine of using a complete sentence when planning where they were going for centers. I wasn't always as consistent with the reflecting after because this time of day was one of the roughest. I was able to find a way to reach my students with exercise, so next year I plan to start sooner so that my students can get into the habit of reflection after centers.
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