Now that you've delved into the UoS for several months and tried out some new teaching techniques take some time to reflect on a student or students and think about how this approach (or something new you've tried if you've already been using UoS) has affected this/these learner(s). Explain what you did differently and why you think it worked (or didn't). What might you change or what will you definitely continue based on this experience.
Title: (Name) UoS Reflection
My example: Mine has to be an observation. Something I see working very well in the younger grades is the amount of time that children are focused on independent reading and then talking about their books. When I go into a room I see kids spread out with book boxes reading. When I sit down they love to read to me and tell me about their book. Sometimes they tell me it is silent time so they can't talk! More time reading text.
I agree Lindy. There is great power in choice and immersion. My first year of teaching, I was so overwhelmed with juggling all of the different aspects of the workshop model. However, during a moment when I was feeling utterly defeated, a colleague told me that if I did nothing else but provide time for independent reading, my students were still bound to make great progress!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindy-
ReplyDeleteI like hearing your observation because it still continues into the higher grades too. I have enjoyed watching my students dive into a good book with their box boxes and reading buddies right next to them!