In the video Practices in the Classroom I observed effective
and well structure instruction throughout the whole classroom. I briefly
remember my kindergarten class never being that way, but Ms. Owens has a great
way of educating her class. Ms. Owen’s literacy routine I believe is taken with
such great planning that at the end of it all she can weigh less in giving
instruction but developing more as a guidance to those who are stuck. Her
routine involving read aloud, guided reading, shared reading, and independent readings
are the many things she excels in helping her students become independent in
reading and writing. I enjoyed her attention on ELL learners because she still
manages to help them along with the assistant. I felt to make that connection
as a teaching assistant who currently helps ELL learners at my school grasp the
content in reading and writing. I was a big fan of her singing in the beginning
of the class in both English and in Spanish because to make that connection I believe
will take an educator far in effective teaching.
Hi Fabian
ReplyDeleteI agree. I thought it was great that she sang in both English and Spanish-she was making sure to include all students. Also, her daily routine was so planned out and well run allowing her to spend time with students that need more guidance.
The singing in both languages was awesome. I think it really made students feel comfortable participating regardless of what their primary language was.
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura and Brandy for the comments and I believe it is very important to highlight that appreciate culture is a big deal. Ms. Owens reminded me of great teaching habits allowing students to speak native tongues and my personal connection is how I speak to my students in Spanish whenever I have a chance at school!
ReplyDeleteThank you for pointing out "routine." When routines and procedures are carefully taught, modeled, and established in the classroom, students know what’s expected of them and how to do certain things on their own. Having these predictable patterns in place allows teachers to spend more time in meaningful instruction. :)
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