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ELM-545 Clinical Field Experience Reflection Iryna Coleman Grand Canyon University ELM-545 Phonics and the Science of Reading Dr. Nydia Palomino December 20, 2023 During Block 2 of my practicum, I had an opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that allowed me to learn a great deal about the science of reading and collaboration between professionals. I had an opportunity to experience firsthand the importance of effective relationships between school professionals, family engagement, student motivation and its effect on students’ overall success. I also gained valuable knowledge about behavior management techniques and motivational strategies. The most valuable experience during my practicum was building a strong relationship with my mentor teacher who was an incredibly skilled, patient, and caring teacher. One of the ways in which I was able to support her in developing and implementing learning experiences that increased accessibility and meaning for all learners was co-planning a phonics lesson for a one-on-one direct instruction. This student was reading at kindergarten level. We focused our attention on R-Blends. Mrs. King was a great model. She carried out the initial lesson and
allowed me to observe first then practice the lesson on my own. We had an intensive letter sound review in the beginning of every phonics lesson which made me understand even more the importance of phonemic awareness in literacy. Another wonderful experience during my practicum was bonding and creating a meaningful relationship with the students. It is extremely important for a teacher to make a connection and build a rapport with the students so they can trust you and allow you to teach them. It’ difficult to teach them when they shut down or do not respond to you. For students in special education, it is especially necessary in order to learn and develop new reading skills. Overall, this was an incredible learning experience that enhanced my teaching skills and taught me the value of collaboration between school professionals.
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