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Amber Reynoso
Dr. Porter
ECE-630
January 31st 2024
Clinical Field Experience D: Small Group Math Instruction
Part 1± Lesson Implementation
This week was really busy with student teaching and picture day, so even though
I was told to record instruction with a small group for the first half of the
assignment—which is lesson implementation—I was unable to do it. But on Day 1,
for morning work, I had really developed worksheets that allowed the children to
practice writing numbers 0–20. This was a lesson I had taken from my
benchmark exam. Giving them problems to solve by giving examples that use
various items, representational techniques, and engagement strategies. Our
worksheet directions for this morning were to circle the group with less, and the
values had multiple ranges. They were to discover which group had less, then
solve the problem. I gave the children manipulatives, led the model exercise this
morning, and then I sent them to their seats to work on their own. Following this,
Ms. Navarro and I had the following conversation.
Part 2± Lesson Plan Revision
"Amber, you did a great job asking clarifying questions and modeling. However,
due to time constraints, I believe that the next time, I will ask a student to also
serve as a model to assure clarity. In my experience, even if students claim to
understand, you should still have them model to you what you just did in order to
get the lesson started and ensure they have understood the material before
sending them off on their own. Going forward, it would be fantastic to have
variations in the model, even if it is limited to a video or written translations for
your English Language Learners. Giving feedback to students can and should be
done by gathering their work and giving each exam their full attention. For
individuals who require verbal assistance or reminders or who struggle with the
worksheets, I would also provide in-person verbal feedback and demonstrations
after this.”
Personally, I concur with every piece of advice offered. Since I didn't think I had
the finest opportunity or time window to teach the lesson, I tried to make sure I
could explain things clearly and thoroughly, provide ample modeling, and get my
students to their desks to start working as soon as possible. Other than the task
sheet and verbal and physical models, I did not truly separate the material or
provide several sources of guidance. Overall, I think I did a pretty decent job, but
I will definitely use new techniques of representation the next time, such as
video, student models, colorful paper/Objects (for engagement), etc.
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