Field Experience Reflection

1. How many hours did you complete?

I completed five hours with teachers from Jones Park Elementary.

2. In a short paragraph spend your time?

· Observation 1 – During this time, a sixth grade math teacher taught a writing lesson over  paragraphs. I was able to see multiple forms of instruction including whole groups and small groups. The teacher modeled the paragraph format. The students used an outline with this model. They wrote a paragraph as a class. Students then went on to write one paragraph as a group that the teacher checked. Students then had the opportunity to write an individual paragraph and complete a peer check over the required parts.  

· Observation 2 and 3 –

I spent time with the teachers on a professional development day while they developed a plan for raising student achievement. The teachers went over implementation of Accelerated Reader in the classroom. Reading and writing across the content areas. They shared plans with other teachers. They also went over a plan for writing in English classrooms. Common assessments were reviewed and modified when needed. I also worked with the Reading teacher and went over the instructional methods she uses to ensure mastery of every standard.

 

· Observation 4 - I spent one observation hour interviewing a sixth grade math teacher on classroom management and organization techniques. The teacher has over sixteen years of experience and high student achievement. So I focused on questions that asked how she did it. According to the teacher, she has a specific plan each day. The rules and procedures are clearly laid out. They use a point system and rewards to motivate students. Students are taught how to organize papers, their desk, and materials in the room. They know the routine for entering and exiting the classroom.  

· Observation 5 - I spent on observation hour interviewing a sixth grade reading teacher on techniques used to teach reading and writing and how to ensure mastery. The teacher stated that the students will focus on one text a week. They have specific targets to master and work on those daily. She emphasized that her students read on a daily basis.  

3. How did the experience help you to strengthen at least one Kentucky

Teacher Standard? (be sure to name the standard)

One standard that I felt stronger with after working with these teachers is

Standard 4:   The teacher implements and manages instruction. I enjoy hearing what other teachers are doing and learning from them. Both teachers are very experienced and have the results to back up their advice. They are both teachers that I go to for advice when I am struggling and I continue to use all of the help and strategies they have given me.

 

4. Talk a little about one thing you learned because of this field experience.

One thing I learned from this experience is to always have a specific plan in place. Both of these teachers did that and they were able to achieve their daily goal. Another thing is that reading should be a daily component of every lesson. This includes reading individually, reading aloud, and listening.