Educational practices
The signatures of pedagogical practices in this observed classroom are: individual teacher-student conference, targeted small group intervention,collaborative team teaching and cooperative learning as well as differentiating the curriculum.Additionally, the classroom setting is also student-centered as desks are grouped into small and large parts so students are able to work individually,with partners or as a whole group instead of traditional rows.In the mean time, students are given choices of chairs,bean bags,exercise balls,standing or cushions.Educational research supports that an effective classroom environment can increase academic achievements and build a sense of community in an inclusive practice(Bucholz and Sheffler,2009). …show more content…
For instance, in a writing block,the teacher models a paragraph of persuasive writing for approximately 10 minutes then students individually start writing in their own note book for about 25 minutes, in the mean time,the teacher conducts conferencing some students.10 minutes of peer editing were given, students can also use a dictionary. Afterward, a selective author needs to share their piece of writing in clear, confident and loud voice in the Author’s seat for 5 minutes,in the end ,peers give positive and constructive feedback.Their writings are taking turn to be printed and published regularly in the classroom display window.Similarly, the reading session includes the process of mode or guided reading,independent reading, read aloud to peers and peer feedback.Vygotsky’s sociocultural belief is clearly feasible in this social discourse(Hoffnung et …show more content…
The key aspect of targeted teaching group is the collaborative teaching team’s combination of different teachers’ perspectives to create a broader awareness of each student.The teacher develops each student’s learning need through questions, discussions and anecdotal notes.In the observed classroom, the range of small group teaching session is from individual conferencing to a group of maximum five students.The whole class teaching session is also used to introduce new area of study such as a new math concept.The small group structure did give John an opportunity to gain confidence and understanding without the pressure being in the whole class.Several evidence based studies support that cooperative learning can increase not only academic outcomes but also cooperative skills(Walberg and Paik,
The signatures of pedagogical practices in this observed classroom are: individual teacher-student conference, targeted small group intervention,collaborative team teaching and cooperative learning as well as differentiating the curriculum.Additionally, the classroom setting is also student-centered as desks are grouped into small and large parts so students are able to work individually,with partners or as a whole group instead of traditional rows.In the mean time, students are given choices of chairs,bean bags,exercise balls,standing or cushions.Educational research supports that an effective classroom environment can increase academic achievements and build a sense of community in an inclusive practice(Bucholz and Sheffler,2009). …show more content…
For instance, in a writing block,the teacher models a paragraph of persuasive writing for approximately 10 minutes then students individually start writing in their own note book for about 25 minutes, in the mean time,the teacher conducts conferencing some students.10 minutes of peer editing were given, students can also use a dictionary. Afterward, a selective author needs to share their piece of writing in clear, confident and loud voice in the Author’s seat for 5 minutes,in the end ,peers give positive and constructive feedback.Their writings are taking turn to be printed and published regularly in the classroom display window.Similarly, the reading session includes the process of mode or guided reading,independent reading, read aloud to peers and peer feedback.Vygotsky’s sociocultural belief is clearly feasible in this social discourse(Hoffnung et …show more content…
The key aspect of targeted teaching group is the collaborative teaching team’s combination of different teachers’ perspectives to create a broader awareness of each student.The teacher develops each student’s learning need through questions, discussions and anecdotal notes.In the observed classroom, the range of small group teaching session is from individual conferencing to a group of maximum five students.The whole class teaching session is also used to introduce new area of study such as a new math concept.The small group structure did give John an opportunity to gain confidence and understanding without the pressure being in the whole class.Several evidence based studies support that cooperative learning can increase not only academic outcomes but also cooperative skills(Walberg and Paik,