Lesson 6 Performing a Reading Lesson
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Introduction
Objective: Using the lesson plan created previously, participants will perform a reading lesson using the reading workshop model.
Questions asked in this lesson include:
- Can you prepare yourself to teach this lesson to a class or group that needs this instruction?
- While teaching, will you adapt to the circumstances and situations that are present in those moments?
- Are you able to reflect on your teaching of a reading workshop lesson plan and use your reflection to teach the next lesson with more confidence?
This is your time to shine. All the hard work of lesson planning and preparation has led you to teaching the lesson. The most important aspect of this course is not to write lesson plans or even to teach reading lessons. The most important part is to be able to reflect on the entire process and the outcome of your teaching. Recognize what went well and what felt unsatisfactory. Be confident with what you did well, and with how you are going to learn from what you want to be better.
Instruction
Submit your final lesson plan. Teach your lesson plan. Try to be aware of the things below while teaching. I suggest that as soon as you have some free time after teaching, write down your initial thoughts and think about the questions below.
- Was the goal of the lesson accomplished?
- Did all the parts of the lesson feel necessary?
- Did you feel like you were missing any parts of the lesson?
- Was the timing of the lesson as you planned it?
- Were you able to provide individual help, and was it effective?
If the situation allows it, record your lesson. As much as it's uncomfortable to watch yourself teach, it will be a big help with your reflection
Check-In
Reflect upon your experience. Watch yourself teach if you can. How did the lesson flow? Were the students engaged the entire lesson? Please gather all your reflection notes in one place and submit them. Be honest with yourself.
Course Conclusion
The essential question of this course was "How can the workshop model be used in primary education as an effective form of instruction for teaching reading?"
Answer this question in no more than three sentences and post it to the last discussion board. Read your peers' answers. You may respond to your peers if you want to.