Presentation/Assigment
Instruction :
· ReflectLinks to an external site. and review the notes from your post observation conference with your field supervisor
· Pinpoint two specific areas of strength (reinforcement) and two specific areas for improvement (refinement) related to your instruction and delivery skills.
· In other words, what do you do well, and what do you need to improve as related to your teaching?
· What do you want to know and be able to do from a pedagogical lens by the end of this course? (see Touro GSE Practicum Observation Rubric Domains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Download Touro GSE Practicum Observation Rubric Domains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
· Revisit the Professional Pedagogical Response you submitted in Module 1
· Make an initial post that outlines your current areas of refinement and identify your revised goals as you prepare for your second observation.
· What is one area on which you received feedback?
· How do you plan to improve moving forward? Specify the instructional strategies you plan to implement to achieve a different outcome.
· Provide feedback to your educational partners by asking probing and clarifying questions:Links to an external site.
· Reference Danielson Domains 2&3 Download Danielson Domains 2&3
· Use the language from the Danielson Rubric to provide your colleagues with two specific areas of strength (reinforcement) and two specific areas for improvement (refinement) with specific examples.
· Make c onnection to theory, research, (previous course readings) and/or HLP Download HLP .
· Respond to at least two of your peers by the end of the module.
My lesson plan:
General Lesson Plan Template with Guiding Questions
Directions: For day-to-day planning, use this template. Read and check off the questions that you have addressed in the respective section of the lesson plan.
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Pre-planning: Complete this section in order to prepare all the necessary research, expectation-setting, and resources prior to lesson planning.
Utilize the guiding questions, SBS lessons, and feedback from NYCTC staff in order to successfully complete this section. |
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Standard(s) : (no more than 2-3 standards) |
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT."NY K.OA.2 Solve addition and subtraction word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together and taking apart with unknowns in all positions.” Use drawings to represent the problem. Another standard to be covered is “NY K.CC.6 Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to number of objects in another group.” The secondary standard is “KR4: Identify specific words that express feelings and senses” |
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Lesson Objective(s): What will students know or be able to do by the end of the lesson? |
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· Students will be able to add to result unknown · Students will be able to take from result unknown · Students will show how put together with unknowns · Students will be able to answer all questions given |
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Connections to Prior Learning: What prior content, concepts, and/or skills does this lesson build upon? |
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· “K.OA.1 – Represent addition and subtraction” · Listening. · Comprehension. · Proficiency with numbers · Addition and subtraction.
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Assessments: How will you measure progress towards the objective? What criteria will you use? |
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I will: · Pay attention to how well the students are absorbing the material. · Help struggling children by adding and subtracting alongside them. · • Check to see whether kids can add and subtract sums on their own. |
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Differentiation: How will you adapt the content, process, and/or products to meet so all students can be successful? |
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I can adapt the content by · Using actual samples as examples · Make it hands-on · Incorporate storytelling I can adapt the process by · Asking students to fill in their math journals their solutions so as to keep track their progress · Let my students regularly know how they are doing in terms of classwork I can adapt the products by · Including my students in the choice of sample to be used in the next class’s lesson. |
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Materials: Provide links to any resources that are being utilized during lesson facilitation. This can include, but is not limited to, PowerPoint/Slide Deck, worksheets, reading material, videos/images, etc. |
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· “Scott Foresman, Math 2016 Common Core Student Edition Grade K Volume “ · Cubes · Pencils · Plastic glasses · crayons |
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Lesson Planning: Complete this section to prepare and organize all the necessary scripting, directions, routines/procedures, questioning, differentiation, and materials to facilitate the lesson for students.
Utilize the guiding questions, SBS lessons, and feedback from NYCTC staff to complete this section successfully. |
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First Five: (5 minutes) · How will students enter the classroom and get prepared to learn? · What initial task will students perform that aligns to the objective(s)? How will you review it? |
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Teacher Actions |
Student Actions |
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· Tell students they will be learning addition and subtraction · Show the students cubes, pencils, plastic glasses, crayons that will be used · Ask students to count the apples · Ask students to count the pencils · Ask students to count the plastic glasses · Ask students to count the crayons · Ask students who wants to volunteer
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· Listening · Observing the sample materials · Show 5 using their fingers · Show 4 using their fingers · Show 7 using their fingers · Show 3 using their fingers
· Raising their hands to volunteer |
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Introduction of New Material: (10 minutes) · How will you build upon the skills/content of recent lessons? · How will you convey the knowledge and skills of the lesson (explaining, modeling, coaching, inquiry)? · What will students be doing to process this information? |
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Teacher Actions |
Student Actions |
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· Tell students: “Today we are doing addition and subtraction." · Echo count the cubes. · Give one cubes to the volunteer student. Ask the students to echo count the remaining cubes. · Show the students the 3 crayons, I then add 2 more. Ask the students to count with me the total crayons with me.
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· Listening the teacher · Echo count from 1-4 · Echo count 1-3 · Echo count from 1-5 |
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Guided Practice: (5 minutes) · How will you know that students are ready to begin working independently? How will you gather that data? · What will you do if students are confused or misunderstand? · What directions will you give to students for independent practice? |
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Teacher Actions |
Student Actions |
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· Tell the students the story of a mom who had ten eggs and cooked two for her toddler. · Ask students to draw lines independently in their books for the ten eggs. · Ask students to cross the eggs cooked. · Ask students to write the answer to the remaining eggs. · Ask students if the resultant number is “greater than” or “smaller than” the original number. · Ask students to say that is called subtraction. |
· Students will listen to the story. · Students will draw ten lines. · Students will cross two lines · Students will write 8 · Students will say “smaller” · Say subtraction with the teacher |
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Independent Practice: (25-30 minutes) · What responses do you expect to see from students? Which misconceptions do you anticipate? · How will you assess the quality of student work? ( rubric, checklist, etc.) How will you gather data? · How will you elicit and coach student thinking? How will you support students who struggle? |
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Teacher Actions |
Student Actions |
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· Instruct students to sit down · Ask them to open page 50 · • Go from seat to seat, checking up on kids while they work alone. · Ask students additional questions: “How many pencils are left," "What is the total number of books left?” ‘ · Add and subtract with a student finding it hard to do so · Ask them if the resultant number is greater than or smaller than the original
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· Sit down · Open their books · Begin doing the activities on their own · Answer the questions · Add and subtract with the teacher · Answer the question |
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Last Five:(5 minutes) · How will you assess learning? · How will your students summarize what they have learned? · How will students prepare to transition to a new subject or class? |
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Teacher Actions |
Student Actions |
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· Use the practice and homework sheets to provide the kids with further opportunities to build on the skills and knowledge covered in this session. · Give other examples of “adding to, "Taking from," putting together," and “taking apart” with unknowns. · • Instruct students to use their math diaries to keep track of their solutions. |
· Assignments, · Work on addition and subtraction at home · Review the material in class the next day
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Reflection
After finishing my first ever lesson, I thought that Lesson planning is a daunting task every educator must undertake. I frequently questioned where my lesson plans went awry. Following the lesson plan was difficult because the students weren't cooperating. I chose to speak with an experienced teacher, who advised me that while making lesson plans, teachers should pay great attention to the type of kids, as they can be highly disruptive if not handled correctly. An effective lesson plan is a critical factor in deciding whether a lesson is successful or not (Prescott et al., 2020). This helped me.
References
Prescott, A. et al. (2020) “Maths inside from the students’ perspectives,” Making School Maths Engaging, pp. 63–74. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9151-8_7.
This is notes from my supervision teacher after lesson observation:
Miss T . reviewing a worksheet which was placed on the whiteboard along with cartoon cutouts of
the plus and equal signs. As the lesson evolved, Ms. Fedonyuk would lift an equation from
the worksheet and draw circles or other graphic pictures to teach students how to find the
answer. She modeled how to find the answer and then she would call upon a student to
model as they would think aloud to find the answer. Each student was given an
opportunity to model different examples. Ms. T. displayed a more
difficult worksheet and called students to model the use of cubes to find the answer. At
3pm, a new worksheet was displayed with ice cream cones and students were asked to fill
in the missing addend that would complete the equation for finding the number 10. After
the whole class lesson was complete, the students were given the same worksheet to
complete independently. As each student completed the worksheet, they were given a
more difficult worksheet to complete.
Miss. T has a solid understanding of the content and standards but needs to deliver
instruction based on current pedagogical practices. Some the highlights of lesson planning
was the use of math manipulatives to demonstrate plus and minus and the use of graphic
representations such as circles and pictorials. Although the students were very bright and
receptive, they struggled with finding the answer. There were times they were asked to use
their fingers which is an outmoded practice. I recommend the use of number lines or
teaching the students to use the cubes. Encourage students by placing the cubes and other
instructional support material on the table for easy access.
Ms. T . has a solid understanding of the content and standards but needs to deliver
instruction based on current pedagogical practices. Some the highlights of lesson planning.
was the use of math manipulatives to demonstrate plus and minus and the use of graphic
representations such as circles and pictorials. Although the students were very bright and
receptive, they struggled with finding the answer. There were times they were asked to use
their fingers which is an outmoded practice. I recommend the use of number lines or
teaching the students to use the cubes. Encourage students by placing the cubes and other
instructional support material on the table for easy access.
There were many opportunities for assessment and support. The students were given time
for practice and review. When each student completed an assignment, a more difficult
assignment was given. I recommend that opportunities be given for students to work
together or to work with each other.
This was a good lesson with recommendations. Overall, I recommend that a whole class,
developmental lesson of no more than 10 minutes be part of directed teaching experience
with 15 to 20 minutes for individual and/or peer assessment.
Example:
M.
The lesson I created was a read-aloud based on the story “Jack and the Hungry Giant” by Loreen Leedy. The lesson was created to support students' comprehension and literacy skills. After reviewing the video, I have noticed some glows and growth which I have mentioned above. The video helps me to become a better educator and learn new skills and strategies that can be useful for my students.
According to Danielson Domain 2, It was observed that Domain 2a was present. The environment was nice, and the atmosphere was good. Also, Domain 2d was noticed. The teacher managed the students' behavior three times during read-aloud and when she was provided with instructions for the next steps for independent practice (Domains 2 + 3 - teachscape.vo.llnwd.net., n.d.).
According to Danielson Domains 3, I observed that Domain 3a was present. Communication with the students was seen during open-ended questions. Also, Domain 3b was noticed which is questioning and discussion techniques. During the read aloud there were several questions that students were responding to, and the teacher was providing feedback. Next, Domain 3c was noticed at the end of the video where the teacher demonstrates and guides what the students are going to do next after the read-aloud story. Lastly, Domain 3d was seen from the beginning of the lesson. The teacher used a smart board for her read-aloud story (Domains 2 + 3 - teachscape.vo.llnwd.net., n.d.).
After receiving feedback, I realized that my lesson was well-performed and I was well-prepared with all the required/necessary materials for my students. I have used lots of scaffolding and prompting for my students, especially for those who were very needed more time and support.
Hi M,
based on your post I can tell that your lesson plan went absolutely well and I wish I was able to see it myself, I am sure there is a lot of strategies I can gain from seeing your lesson. It is always important to scaffold students learning and provide them with ample opportunity for independent practice. Thank you for sharing, I would love to hear more about some of the strategies you used in the independent segment of your lesson plan.
After reviewing the notes and feedback from my supervising teacher I was able to pinpoint my areas of strength or reinforcement followed by my areas of improvement or refinement in my delivery of instructions. Two areas of growth that was shared with me by the supervising teacher consisted of first the way the materials provided during the lesson plan provided students with room to explore familiar items around them, it caught their attention and sparked their interest in what they were getting ready to do. Students were told that they will be doing and were able to touch and manipulate each object before testing their predictions. Another area of reinforcement that was noted by my supervising teacher is the positive way that students were greeted throughout the lesson, they were provided with positive words that encouraged them to build on their learning.
One area of refinement that was provided by my supervising teacher consisted of setting ground rules during the commencement of the lesson plan. Part of the materials for this lesson consisted of bins filled with water, students at one point began splashing the water in an aggressive manner. The suggestion provided to me by my supervising teacher was to set ground rules for students, letting them know what is acceptable and not acceptable during their participation for this experiment. Another area of refinement included being sure to pre teach key concepts that students will be learning about prior to conducting the experiment because students were making guesses as to what certain vocabulary words meant, for example the word prediction. Students were not aware of what it meant, and it was their first time hearing it, so they seemed a bit lost.
By the end of this course, I am hoping to provide students with a more clear and concise instructions that will limit the chances of students becoming disengaged, distracted, or bored or even confused about what they are learning. I want to ensure that my instructions are understandable to them so that they have a successful chance of grasping the materials and building on their knowledge. I also would like to work on pacing myself and timing my lesson plan so that it doesn’t go over the ideal time limit. During module one my initial area of growth that was stated was that I wanted to work on the manner in which I deliver instruction, including different methods in how I teach or introduce a lesson, this observation helped because I was able to create a lesson activity which was experimental and visually based, students were able to stand up to place their pictures on the anchor chart that depicted their predictions. This was great because it provided movement and manipulation as opposed to just sitting down for a full 20 minutes being lectured. As I prepare for my next observation, I intend to stick to a time frame when crafting my lesson plan and making time for unplanned events. I also intend to work on getting students back to the topic if they end up drifting off to another subject when sharing, in doing so I feel like I can save time as well.
My lesson was on the unit of study Water and during my observation I had students form predictions as to whether various classroom objects would sink or float!