I really enjoyed watching this
teacher carry out this sheltered lesson.
It was well planned and I felt like she was thorough in her
execution. The students were engaged and
understood the expectations and lesson objective. Here is what I noticed;
What I saw the teacher do?
- · She recapped what was taught previously at the beginning of the new lesson to help activate their background knowledge and get them all on the same page.
- · When a student gave her an answer she would rephrase it or add the academic vocabulary to it if needed.
- · She provided the students with pictures to go with the key words.
- · She also provided synonyms for vocabulary words to help increase the students’ vocabulary and understanding.
- · The teacher told short stories to give examples of the meaning of the vocabulary and to help clarify and increase understanding.
- · The teacher used opportunities in the book to make connections to the students’ culture.
- · She gave the students detailed instructions on what to look for during the reading and supported them throughout the lesson.
What I saw the students do?
- · Most of the students felt comfortable answering and asking questions.
- · The students made connections with the text to themselves, or other text, or something in the world.
- · The students made predictions about what would happen next in the book, and shared their thoughts on the plot of the story.
- · The students were involved in the lesson and participated freely.
The teacher utilized many
strategies to make this lesson rich, meaningful, and personal for the
students. Her using opportunities to tie
in the students’ culture made the lesson more significant for them. She also allowed them time to share their
ideas out aloud which not only helps them get a better understanding for the
concept but also helps them build confidence.
All around this was a great sheltered lesson and one I will definitely refer
to again.
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