Chapter 1
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Chapter one discusses how teachers must try to plan to fit in small group instruction just as you might plan to fit exercise in your daily life. It says that teachers usually try to make the “perfect schedule”, but suggest that they have a flexible one for balance considering kids needs. This chapter goes into detail on how whole group, small group and one on one instruction work together in meeting the needs of all students in the classroom.
The purpose of whole group instruction is to model reading and writing strategies. Students are exposed to on-grade level reading material and standards. Teachers model mini lessons that teach children how to think.
The purpose of small group instruction is to meet the needs of students in a way that accelerates their learning. In small groups teachers support and scaffold the reader. The focus is to have the student problem solve and do more of the work than the teacher.
Each student should be included in a small group on a weekly basis.
During one-on one instruction, teachers have reading confers with the student and listen to them read during independent reading time.
Chapter one discusses how teachers must try to plan to fit in small group instruction just as you might plan to fit exercise in your daily life. It says that teachers usually try to make the “perfect schedule”, but suggest that they have a flexible one for balance considering kids needs. This chapter goes into detail on how whole group, small group and one on one instruction work together in meeting the needs of all students in the classroom.
The purpose of whole group instruction is to model reading and writing strategies. Students are exposed to on-grade level reading material and standards. Teachers model mini lessons that teach children how to think.
The purpose of small group instruction is to meet the needs of students in a way that accelerates their learning. In small groups teachers support and scaffold the reader. The focus is to have the student problem solve and do more of the work than the teacher.
Each student should be included in a small group on a weekly basis.
During one-on one instruction, teachers have reading confers with the student and listen to them read during independent reading time.
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Choose a Lesson-Plan Form
- Choose a form that matches what you want to focus on.
- Choose a focus based on your assessments.
Before Reading
- Preselect a student to listen to while other students read familiar books.
- Take a few notes on one child per group
Introduce the Book
- Plan a short book introduction.
- Set a specific purpose for reading.
- Remind students what they are expected to try as readers that day.
- Plan ahead for early finishers.
During Reading
- Have students read silently, ask one child to read quietly to you.
- Have a short conversation with each child that you listen to.
- Write notes about things you noticed.
After Reading
- Ask good questions that are connected to the purpose that was set for the reading.
- Allow students to discuss what they read.
- Refer back to the focus of the lesson.
Link Small Group to the Rest of the Day
- During whole-group instruction watch for things to reinforce with small groups.
- During small-group instruction reinforce what was taught in whole-group instruction.
Posted by 5th Grade Math-Mr.Le
ReplyDeleteReflection: I reflected on my use of small groups in math as it pertains to this chapter. This chapter
details the reading process of introducing a book in small groups and examining the reader's roles.
Implementation: The facilitation of
student responses and the weekly note taking involved are two processes I plan to use my
math small groups.
Small group instruction has been very useful in my classrom. Although we may meet in small group everyday, we are able to prepare for our fitness exam in small groups. Many of the students are more comfortable doing their execises with a single partner or in small groups. This allows me to correct improper techniques without embarassing the students. When playing games in small groups, students are either given more playing time or they are more involved because of the smaller number of students.
ReplyDeleteMckinney-Art chapter 1 Whole group, small-group and one-on one instruction works hand and hand in Art because every week each child is included in some small group instruction as well as one- on one instruction, Students due independent projects. A flexible schedule is used because Students are only in class once a week.
ReplyDeleteA.Williams Music
ReplyDeleteIt is important in music classes to teach using whole group, small group, and one on one instruction. This book outlines extremely effective strategies for enhancing our students learning in all subjects.
The small groups in music may look different from the suggesttions in the book because it is imperative to provide opportunities for original thinking, creativity, and decision making. My role during small group learning is to set up the lesson, give directions, and get out of the way other than monitoring. I agree with Mrs. Mckinney that the once a week class dictates a flexible schedule.
M. Crawley - Special Education
ReplyDeleteThe nature of my content area does not lend itself effectively to small-group instruction. I only have 5 - 6 students in a group at any given time. However, I have strategically divided them into groups to excite competition, which motivates them to excel. Whole group, combined with one-on-one instruction seems to be more effective than small group for my special needs students.
By: Ms. P. Williams
ReplyDeleteI fully agree with the suggestions in chapter 1, whole group, small group and one-on-one conferences are important. Whole groups are simpler however students sometimes hide. Groups have been a part of my classroom for some time. I generally decide who will enter or leave a small group or one-on-one after assessments.
Post by Gary S. Lopez
ReplyDeleteChapter 1
This chapter convinced me that I was not doing enough to accommodate small group instruction in my classroom. The chapter reminded me that each child is different and has varying specific needs that need to be met. Enlightened, I intend to plan and practice small group instruction daily. I also am going to plan to have a weekly personal conference with each student discussing their strengths and weaknesses. Student growth is to be measured by weekly assessment of the skills taught.