Practise Analysis Conversation 1


The Process

My coach observed me and I videoed myself as I taught. Then I watched the video and we had a conversation about it. 

The focus of our first observation was to gain baseline data, noticing the ratio of teacher talk to student talk. 

Recently, I've been aware how I jump in and rescue students (to speed up a lesson) rather than giving think time and talk time to students. 

Reflection

During the session, I intentionally left think time and paused after a student's response - indicating that I was ready for them to add more (and hopefully conveying high expectations). 

The SHARP script helped me. It made me stop talking and let the students contribute. 

As I moved through the SHARP reading lesson, I called on students at random to contribute, "I think this means...". I noticed that one student was only asked to contribute one time.

During the "Convince Me" part of the session, the students seemed confused and reluctant to participate. I need to be clear in my mind how this component of the script runs, and convey this clearly to the students. 

Next steps 

- Continue with SHARP online units 

- Practise using the trigger prompts during SHARP lessons

- Let students, as a group, choose between two texts (to give them ownership and encourage evaluation) 

Self Check:

Video myself in Term 2, Week 8

Check in with coach Term 2, Week 9


Comments

  1. Alida14 April 2021 at 07:41

    It is good that you noticed some things on the video that you might not have noticed during the lesson. Your goals are clear and you have set achievable deadlines.

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