Phase II : Reflections on Micro Lessons Implementation Part 1

1. Instructional Decisions/Teaching: Discuss the implementation process and describe
• What you did and learned from the teaching/facilitating process
•  I learned from teaching and facilitating this process that it takes a lot of practice to write a lesson plan and "covering all your bases". For example making sure that the students already know how to use the applications that are in the lesson. I have also learned that I cannot assume that my students know what I am trying to say rather than making sure I thoroughly explain myself. I think that was the hardest part of teaching this lesson was finding that balance of talking to my colleges as adults, but keeping in mind that this was for a 2nd grade class.
• how alignment to goals and objectives was maintained
•  Alignment to goals and objectives were maintained by supporting the objective (SWBAT create a picture of a neighborhood using map symbols (key symbols, compass rose, title) on Kidspiration) with demonstration, class participation on a smart board, individually identifying symbols on a map, working on Kidspiration creating their own neighborhood maps, then presenting to the rest of the class.
• modifications made for individual needs
•  Modifications included students who have special needs should already have the necessary aids to help with their learning. if there is a student who is above grade level, they can name the streets and if they finish they can make a map of their room with a key.

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