Using the Teaching channel I was able to find ideas on math practices in the classroom. (Note: the prezi link does not link to video I discussed in my presentation, as it does not appear on youtube. ) I watched two videos from the same instructor, as well as one video on the implementation of technology in the classroom. It is clear from the teaching practices in the video, that the teacher uses well-crafted, targeted instruction to approach the vast learning needs of her classroom.
The setting is a middle school (6th) math classroom, where the students are already familiar with the set-up and practices. The video shows students actively engaged in their chosen tasks, as well as a sample of student work. I appreciated that it was also shared how the students would be graded using a rubric. While the students are working collaboratively or independently, the teacher is working on math skills with a small group. Small group instruction is a difficult task to accomplish in any classroom, especially a middle school one. I think that differentiation is key in the classroom. I do wonder how often this teacher implements this procedure? Is it daily? Weekly? Does she use this strategy as RTI? What tools is she using to assess and monitor her student needs and her own practices? Can technology be integrated thoughtfully, using TPACK criteria?
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Lisa Gottfried
10/8/2017 07:06:51 pm
I think you ask some great questions at the end of your blog post. The best case studies leave you with wonderful, active questions. I wonder if you can contact the educator in the video and ask them! Why the heck not!
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An Truong
10/10/2017 05:03:38 pm
There was a lot of good videos from the Teaching Channel. I viewed a video on exit slips. The teacher replicated twitter by having students write a twit on the topic of the day. Yes, differentiated instruction and scaffolding is important.
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Heather Feinberg
10/11/2017 02:27:56 pm
These are important questions that you ask.
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