OF ED 315 Field Student: Supervisor 'S Feedback
OF ED 315 Field Student: Supervisor 'S Feedback
OF ED 315 Field Student: Supervisor 'S Feedback
Check One: 1st Observation _X__ Date: 3.10.11 Number of Students: 28 Grade: 6
You planned a lesson intended to get the kids fully engaged in the concepts by first reviewing the major events that occurred during the creation and early years of the U.S. Then the students were to work in groups to dramatize specific events. Your objective is okay. You also included the method by which they would show their understanding of one event. That isnt necessary because it isnt an objective but okay. If you wanted to add an objective for drama it should be separate. You set the stage for this lesson by having students study the timeline events and make a timeline so they would have an understanding of the content.
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Evidence (Candidate and Student) Group processes are difficult when you arent sure how experienced they are at using legitimately collaborative behaviors. Consider the size of group the larger they are, the better group members need to be at cooperating. Also, the more complex the task should be so that everyone has something meaninginful to contribute. Six is really large for this age kid unless theyve been doing group work a lot and are good at it. Its actually easier to monitor more groups that are more fuly engaged that fewer groupa that are having behavior/collaboration problems. Consider also the need to set ground rules about listening and voice volume. This is a great opportunity to keep a chart of participation and behavioral notes so you can reinforce the kinds of things you wanted to see and recognize those who acted well in the group and really contributed. You moved fast around the room to monitor the groups as they worked. There was a lot of energy in the room. You use the bell very effectively what a nice signal to get their attention. Despite the volume and exuberance, it worked very well, providing you opportunity to give a halfway point time directive. That was excellent. You helped them get or stay on track and increased their sense of use of time and collaboration. The positive comments and complimenting was inspired! You set the stage for avoiding anything negative. You insisted on respect for the performers, repeating this directive when necessary. Setting the bar high for behavior gets results. You ended the lesson by asking students for feedback about the activity. The best part was that you really listened. Its east to gain student cooperation and confidence with this simple action. Good for you!
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The skit activity provided them a really engaging way to go through the events on the timeline. This is a great example of bringing history to life. It also served to reinforce the material through more modes and senses. You prepared materials for them to use for the skits. There were for scenarios, even thogh you had five groups. It worked out fine although with his time span, more would have been possible. The assignment to groups was done by the CT. Do you know what criteria she used? It would be interesting to know for future reference with this group and for others. You involved students in the feedback process by asking them to watch the skit performances with the idea of making positive comments about what they saw. You modeled the process and helped them word their compliments when it was necessary. You took advantage of an opportunity to extend the lesson to an important social skill that all need to practice. You gave them an opportunity to do it in an academic setting with guidance. Very valuable.
You mention some plan to assess students on participation and understanding. How did you do that? This is a great opportunity to chart these behaviors. Devise a simple chart to carry with you as you check on groups. It wil also help keep students on track and give you good data that you can share with students and use for future planning.
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Evidence (Candidate)
Ms. Glossom seem pleased to share her classroom with you. You have a very professional manner.
Summary Statement:
Good lesson very reinforcing of the information. The students responded well and had great fun. Work on assessment. You have planning and teaching well in hand.
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