Kiley Rolder
February 15th, 2020
This week the school had a half day and during that half day the students spent most of the beginning half practicing for their black history month performance they have coming up. Due to this the teacher didn't have much planned but they did still have reading and math later on in the day. For reading they were finishing a non-fiction book about making changes in the world. The students were working on the standard of author's purpose. The students were taking turns reading and answering the teachers questions. I like the techniques she used to guide the students to independently find the correct answers. I was able to see the time she gave for them to answer and when she added in a hint to help them along to find the correct answer. We learned about the importance of giving time after asking a question and allowing that student to think but also being able to help guide them to the right answer without giving it to them or just moving on to another student. Each student was following along and she made sure to be calling on students who may have gotten distracted to remind them to keep following along because they will be called on. Seeing what we have learned in the classroom being implemented into the rooms we are observing in helps me to gain insight into different approaches I can take when I teach my lessons.
I think that is awesome that your class is doing a black history month performance. That allows the students to learn more about black history month and allow them to express their interest.
ReplyDeleteHey Kiley!
ReplyDeleteThe whole month of February is Black history month and the school does an excellent job in showing the students how history is important because it allows us to understand our past. Celebrating Black history month creates awareness for all people. The impact African Americans have made on this country is part of our collective consciousness. Great post!