Saturday, November 7, 2009
Inquiry update #1
I am going to be focusing on making sure my students are on task and doing work when they "think they are done." Our school had a meeting with a behavioral specialist a few weeks ago. She gave us a check sheet where you can look at a student for 5 seconds and just check if they were on or off task. For my first week, I have decided to do somewhat of a pre-assessment. I used my check sheet on my small reading group. When I used the check sheet and looked at my students, I found that 12 of them were off task. I am going to start giving them things to do next week when they are finished. Reflections, extra work, practice spelling words, etc. I am hoping that by doing this, it will lower the number of off task students significantly.
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I like that you used this as a pre-assessment. It sounds like it is give you some good baseline information. I think that this is a hard thing for anyone.I notice this with my undergraduates too. It is so hard to keep students engaged at all times. I like the idea of things to do when they kids are finished with their work. Can you come up with a list of things to do- can the kids be involved in this with you?
ReplyDeleteExcellent Idea!! If the kids know your watching and evaluating, they may be on-task a little more.
ReplyDeleteI like the pre-assesment idea. I am using it, but in a different way. I am video taping my students for a pre-assessment and a post assessment. I have a dry erase poster in my room that you can use for your students if you would like. It says: Things I can do when I finish my work. And then there is a place for you to write the activities you would like them to complete. You are welcome to use it if you like.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great plan! I think that students themselves do not realize how often they off task. It sounds like you are working to keep them engaged. Laura, I like your dry erase poster idea! I am going to "borrow" it!
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