Benchmark

Small or Whole Group Instruction 4

Small or Whole Group Instruction

Marquetta Gibson

Grand Canyon University: SEC-540

December 22, 2021

Part 1: Implementation

In this field experience, I was able to adapt the literacy exercise I prepared in Topic 2 to Ms. Dawn's class. Students in small groups were able to participate in the exercise that I gave to the class. I was aware that it would be critical for me to think about how best to help students improve their reading skills. As a result, I set out to design a lesson plan that would engage students of various abilities and interests. It's critical that I make the most of one-on-one time with kids so that I can better understand and address their various requirements. I utilized these lessons to get my pupils more involved in class and to get them thinking critically.

Part 2: Ms. Dawn Feedback

After my implementation, I was able to ask Ms. Dawn the following:

How effectively did I integrate literacy into the activity?

Ms. Dawn said I did a good job of incorporating literacy into my activity, and she was glad to have me in her class for this particular one.

Were students engaged?

Even though there were some inevitable interruptions, Ms. Dawn said that she believed the students were attentive.

How effectively did I meet the needs of all students?

Ms. Dawn stated that she was satisfied with the literary activity and that the students' requirements were met.

What did I do well and what can I do better?

Ms. Dawn pointed out that I needed to improve my ability to deal with student distractions and provided me with some pointers on how to quickly pique students' interest.

Part 3: Reflection

After reflecting on my implementation experience and receiving input from Ms. Dawn, I was able to identify a number of areas where I might make improvements. I believed that I had successfully integrated literacy into the lesson, and I believed that it was critical to retain the emphasis on student literacy throughout the class in order to keep the attention where it needed to be. I feel that the students did a good job demonstrating the principles of the exercise throughout the sessions and after commenting on their performance. It is my belief that they accomplished this by actively participating in the class and engaging in meaningful conversations that were intended to increase their comprehension of the topic. My use of media to educate students through the activity's guidelines and instructions was a successful way to incorporate technology into the lesson plan.

During the exercise, I was able to make required modifications by providing additional help to specific students and engaging in critical exchanges that guided them toward a better or deeper understanding. I believe that the observation period went quite well, and I believe that the program was well accepted by the children. Personally, I believe that I could do a better job during transitions; I believe that I get a bit overwhelmed when I am attempting to change gears. I feel that the lesson was well received by the students, and that they achieved the learning target for the exercise. My belief is supported by the fact that they all displayed a good level of knowledge and understanding when I went around with them to talk about the exercise and examine their work. In my future practice, I want to be more confident, and I believe that will be easier to achieve if I have my own classroom that is set up to my specifications and is a setting in which I feel entirely at ease and at ease with myself.