Instructional Strategies and Rigor
During my observation of Ms. Perry I was impressed by her use of scaffolding with the students to ensure that all students were learning, below are a few examples of how she used instructional strategies and rigor in the classroom:
Ms. Perry had the students who needed additional help with their diction worksheets to review the sound/letter cards to decide which vowel rule to use for their spelling words. Ms. Perry explained the concept clearly to the students and allowed them the opportunity to use higher order thinking to gain an understanding for the correct spelling of the word.
Another way that Ms. Perry reinforced learning, was by having the students work together to find an solution to solving the …show more content…
Perry used positive reinforcement with the students during the session by having the students “kiss they brain” having the student stand and give a “yippie”, etc.
Student Engagement
The students in Ms. Perry classroom were very engaged, Ms. Perry asked the students to think or wait before answering some of the questions, which allowed all of the students to take part in the learning activity. I observed that the students were focused and on task for most of the lesson. I also noticed when the students did get a little restless; Ms. Perry gave the students movement time for about one minute then continued the lesson.
The students also took part in selecting where they would work for center, the students had a clear understanding of how the centers worked and was able to work with very little help from the teacher.
Ms. Perry used excellent classroom management skills as well as continuing to review the classroom throughout the …show more content…
Ms. Perry posted the following web domains in her computer center: www.sheppardsoftware.com, www.turtlediary.com , www.Henryanker.com, and www.star fall.com, which the students could go to during center time. When speaking to Ms. Perry she also explained that she uses the Imagine online during her lessons with the students. During center time the students used the Smart Board in order to work on skills that were being taught.
Things I plan to incorporate in my own classroom
Concept Board/Wall
I like how Ms. Perry used the concept boards by asking the students the following question written on a sheet of chart paper: How can maps help us? She had the students write their answers on a post-it note and add it to the chart paper. Her concept wall allowed to students to express themselves using writing and drawing for example her wall also included the student’s drawing of a map.
I plan to start using the concept board within the next two weeks.
Workshop Board
I also observed the Workshop Board for centers that Ms. Perry uses in the classroom, on this board she gave the students directions on how to select a center to work in; as well as the expectations for working in the
During my observation of Ms. Perry I was impressed by her use of scaffolding with the students to ensure that all students were learning, below are a few examples of how she used instructional strategies and rigor in the classroom:
Ms. Perry had the students who needed additional help with their diction worksheets to review the sound/letter cards to decide which vowel rule to use for their spelling words. Ms. Perry explained the concept clearly to the students and allowed them the opportunity to use higher order thinking to gain an understanding for the correct spelling of the word.
Another way that Ms. Perry reinforced learning, was by having the students work together to find an solution to solving the …show more content…
Perry used positive reinforcement with the students during the session by having the students “kiss they brain” having the student stand and give a “yippie”, etc.
Student Engagement
The students in Ms. Perry classroom were very engaged, Ms. Perry asked the students to think or wait before answering some of the questions, which allowed all of the students to take part in the learning activity. I observed that the students were focused and on task for most of the lesson. I also noticed when the students did get a little restless; Ms. Perry gave the students movement time for about one minute then continued the lesson.
The students also took part in selecting where they would work for center, the students had a clear understanding of how the centers worked and was able to work with very little help from the teacher.
Ms. Perry used excellent classroom management skills as well as continuing to review the classroom throughout the …show more content…
Ms. Perry posted the following web domains in her computer center: www.sheppardsoftware.com, www.turtlediary.com , www.Henryanker.com, and www.star fall.com, which the students could go to during center time. When speaking to Ms. Perry she also explained that she uses the Imagine online during her lessons with the students. During center time the students used the Smart Board in order to work on skills that were being taught.
Things I plan to incorporate in my own classroom
Concept Board/Wall
I like how Ms. Perry used the concept boards by asking the students the following question written on a sheet of chart paper: How can maps help us? She had the students write their answers on a post-it note and add it to the chart paper. Her concept wall allowed to students to express themselves using writing and drawing for example her wall also included the student’s drawing of a map.
I plan to start using the concept board within the next two weeks.
Workshop Board
I also observed the Workshop Board for centers that Ms. Perry uses in the classroom, on this board she gave the students directions on how to select a center to work in; as well as the expectations for working in the