Unit 3: Lesson 5: Conferring In Action
Objectives
- Given a sample conferring video, teachers will be able to explain the “sticky teaching” conferring method.
- Given a sample notes page, and conferring transcription, teachers will generate a small group learning activity or a mock teaching point that would support the student’s needs.
Introduction to Lesson 5: Conferring In Action!
It’s time to get totally prepared for conferring. For some teachers, seeing videos or visual models can be helpful before actually trying something. Just like in Lesson 1, in this lesson, teachers will view an actual conference with a given teaching point. From there, you’ll think about teaching points or small group instruction lesson plans that would fit the needs of the child in the video.
In addition, in the video, you’ll be introduced to my conferring strategy called “Sticky Teaching.” The idea of “sticky teaching” was first introduced to me by a literacy specialist named Olivia Wahl. Olivia works out of her hometown in Ithaca, NY and her work can be seen in several school districts across New York State.
Sit, Back, Relax and enjoy as you see “Conferring In Action.”
- Before doing the assignment, it may be helpful to view the video several times. The video is located in the PowerPoint for Lesson 5 under the Ready, Set Learn tab.
Ready, Set, Learn!
Before watching the video, let’s take a moment to discuss “sticky teaching.” With sticky teaching, teachers use post it notes to write down a teaching point in “kid-friendly language.” For example, a teacher might write down “Remember to sound like the character” for a child learning about fluency, phrasing, and expression. In addition, a teacher might make simple drawings, such as an arc, for a child learning about the patterns in story mountains.
After the teacher has written the note to the child, they review it together. Then, the child keeps the sticky note and is reminded that this teaching point should always “stick with them.”
At this time, the teacher might also document the teaching point and any observations in their notes. Click the link below to open a PowerPoint Presentation with a conferring video, as well as detailed notes about the video, teaching point, notes, and conferring strategy.
Let’s Learn!
File:Slattery-Reading Conferring for the K5 Classroom- Lesson 5.pptx
Reflection
Click the link below to contribute to the Lesson 5 Discussion Forum.
Assignment:
In regards to the video sample conference, please respond to the following…
- Do you feel as though this was a successful conference? Why or why not?
- What did you notice that the teacher did to make this a successful conference? How could it have been improved?
- Suppose the teaching point had not been “Author’s Include things to Persuade, Inform, or Entertain”…. Generate two other possible teaching points based on your observation of this student.
- What kind of small group instructional activity do you think this student would benefit from? Why?
Talk:Unit 3: Lesson 5: Conferring In Action?
Lesson 5 References
Slattery, K. (2019. Reading Conferring in the K-5 Classroom [Video File].
Wahl, O. (2018). Sticky Teaching [Personal Communication]. Retrieved from https://www.oliviawahl.com/
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