Hester_ Journal Assignment M#3_Topic: Establishing a Learning Environment

Instructions for Journal Assignment

 Steps for Columns
o Observation Column: Make observation notes in this form related to a teaching
video uploaded in Edthena
 Identify/describe 3 to 5 observations that relate to this week’s journal
topic
o Meaning Column: Review the observation notes and write your thoughts about
what you observed. In other words, what does what you saw and wrote make
you think of?
o Research Column: Note the research that confirms or refutes your thinking,
using APA in text citations for each thought comment and/or observation, e.g.
(Author, date, pg.)

Teaching video name: Date: 02/11/19

Formal Teaching #1
Observation Meaning Research
Teacher Introducing Teacher asked  Anderman, L.H., Andrzejewski, C.E., & Allen, J. (2011).
Lesson: youth to share How do teachers support students’ motivation and
 00:36- what they learning in their classrooms. Teacher College Record,
Students knew about 113(5), 969-1003
asked about topic. Despite
current their grade
knowledge level they were
of topic. unfamiliar.
 03:01- Therefore, a
Explained summary and
major points explanation of
of topic. important facts
 03:14- were share by
Emphasized the teacher.
important
points and
provided
clarity.
 11:54- Q & A After the  Dweck, C. (2015) Growth mindset, revisited. Education
session, presentation of Week35(5), 20-24 Retreived from:
while the topic the http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/09/23/carol
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understandin questions to  Anderman, L.H., Andrzejewski, C.E., & Allen, J. (2011).
g. encourage How do teachers support students’ motivation and
 12:34- critical learning in their classrooms. Teacher College Record,
Teacher gave thinking. 113(5), 969-1003
Hester_ Journal Assignment M#3_Topic: Establishing a Learning Environment

students During the

examples discussion, the
relating to teacher
real life. presented
 16:00- examples and
Engaging in checked for
conversation understanding.
and It was
providing important to
feedback. check for
understanding
to establish the
observing
listening vs.
hearing the
information
being
presented.
 23:41- In this portion,  Anderman, L.H., Andrzejewski, C.E., & Allen, J. (2011).
Worksheets the teacher has How do teachers support students’ motivation and
provided brought the learning in their classrooms. Teacher College Record,
with students back 113(5), 969-1003
unfamiliar to the round  Dweck, C. (2015) Growth mindset, revisited. Education
terms. table to have Week35(5), 20-24 Retreived from:
 27:19- more http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/09/23/carol
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presents a make
reflection reflections. The
sheet with teacher is
questions understanding
and open that the
writing students
dialogue. present have
Teacher low reading
offers clarity and
by restating comprehension
questions levels
and check therefore,
for some
understandin information is
g. restated for
 28:43- clarity. As
Teacher discussed with
respects the the students,
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diversity. they have not

been exposed
to the text of
this topic
however, have
been exposed
through their
environments.
Teacher is
sensitive to the
students
understanding
as it compares
to their current
environments.

Summary:
The topic of the lesson reflected the Civil Rights Movement. Although the organization of the
lesson did not go as planned, it did offer realistic conversation to real world issues. The lessons
focus was on comprehension, writing, and compare/contrast. During the beginning of the
lesson we started by reading quotes from three Civil Rights activist including Dr. Martin L. King.
The MLK holiday had just passed and the students did not know who MLK was or why there was
a holiday for him. In this lesson it was important to make sure the students had a moment to
learn, not just be taught. There is emphasis on active learning and interaction with the content
according to Anderman, Andrzejewski, & Allen (2011).
Neither of the students are at grade level reading. Therefore, in this lesson I assisted with the
reading. Besides helping, I wanted to show the students that I am not a confident reader either
hoping to ease the feeling of embarrassment. Based on prior observation, I made sure that I
used multiple resources to present the information and receive feedback. Students need to be
offered and try new ways to approach assignments and learn to work together seeking input
from others according to Dweck, (2015).
Throughout the exploration of the lesson, the students were asked questions and were
encouraged to express their thoughts as it related to real world issues. There were moments
when the students appeared stuck in thought. When the students became confused or unsure
of what to say it is appropriate, according to Dweck (2015), to ask about trying something
different.
When working with students with different cultural backgrounds, there can be language
barriers. Not only with the native language but also with common slang or use of words. I find
that while working with these students, it was important to respect what was important to
them culturally and to be open to their way of speaking. By allowing this type of
communication, as the teacher I can use it to explain and breakdown the information being
taught and teach them real terms.
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I know that both students learn differently, and it is important when planning a lesson.
Implementing alternatives is not easy when working with a larger group. However, when the
group is small it makes planning more individualized. Some students prefer to shutdown
instead of do work. These students have been more open, patient, and willing to work
together. Offering references that relate to an experience or common knowledge among that
students’ culture, will help encourage the student to participate. I believe showing dual
meanings of words the student is familiar with will help in their understanding when trying to
process text during a lesson. Also, I like the idea of participating with the students, not just
giving them an assignment, will ensure the students have support. Some students get confused
with the lack of interact. Therefore, the students may feel intimidated and not ask for the help
they need. By presenting this lesson I learned from their reflections that they are more open to
learning more about this topic.