Chapter 2 Summary-Organizing for Small Groups (Patterson)
This chapter can be summarized into three main categories:
1.) Choosing & Organizing the Small Group Space
A. Ensure that you’ll be able to see every child from where you’ll be working with your small group.
B. Place your space by a set of built-in shelves or use clear stacking drawers.
C. Place the area by a bulletin board or portable tri-fold project board.
D. Make sure that you have all your materials at your fingertips, and keep them there all of the time.
2.) Organizing to Minimize Student Interruptions
A. Teach routines well, such as bathroom, Kleenex, pencil sharpening, etc.
B. Assign a student as a materials manager.
C. Do not begin small group instruction until you know that the other students can work independently.
D. Have a physical object, such as a “Do Not Disturb” or a red STOP sign, to remind students not to interrupt during small group sessions.
E. Place a chair or two by the small group table to seat the student(s) that misbehave or interrupt, constantly.
3.) Record Keeping and Notes
A. Use a 3-ring binder or folder as a Small Group Planning Notebook.
B. Use 4-5 color-coded dividers/tabs with pockets, to keep anecdotal notes and/or running records for each child.
C. Develop focused lesson plans for the small groups.
D. Clean the notebook out (once a month). Store lessons for future use.
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ReplyDeleteFROM: D. SKAGGS
ReplyDeleteI will implement the information from this chapter in my classroom by making sure that my classroom is organized in a manner that supports small group instruction. I also like the idea of using a visual clue like a stop sign to remind other students that you are working with a group and should not be interupted.
To evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies I would be sure to keep notes while I was workin with students in small groups and check up on the students while they did individual or paired work. I would also make sure that my assessments were aligned to the TEKS that I taught in my small group sessions.
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 organization of room space and procedures necessary for small groups.
Implementation: I have used hand signals in the past and may implement those again this year.
Loftis/ Bitner
ReplyDeleteWe will use one another as a resource so that we use our time to the best of our ability. In this way we will be able to get organized and remain organized.
Monitoring will take place using the student notebook with anectdotal stories. Those students seen most consistently should show progress in a matter of weeks.
Additionally we would like resources for differentiation activities while the class works independtly.
By: Mrs. P. Williams
ReplyDeleteI need a little assistance with this chapter. First I will rethink how my classroom is set-up. If anyone would like to look at my setup and give suggestions, I would appreciate it. Every student is not totally visible, most are. I do however have a file cabinet near for needed supplies. Next, some of my stuudents are not independently motivated enough to go to the next tast, even though they know what it is. Lastly, record for groups and conferences was new for me, but it was easy to setup. I have now started.
Post by Gary S. Lopez
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This chapter revealed to me that to conduct effective small group instruction the teacher must be very organized and ready to deal with problems or interruptions. It also made clear that detailed records need to be kept on each student so that progress can be monitored. Effective small group instruction is the result of lesson planning with quality of instruction in mind. To be successful in this area I plan to be prepared. I will know if I am being effective if the plans run smoothly. If not, then I know I have more preparation to do.