Transcript Ida Reynolds - Reinhardt University

Ida Reynolds
Candidate Teaching
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“All students can learn and succeed,
but not on the same day in the
same way.”
William G. Spady
Mrs. Ida Reynolds
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from
Reinhardt University
• Candidate Teaching at Little River Elementary School
• Placement in First Grade
• Collaborating Teacher - Mrs. Dana West
• All Subjects taught including:
– Calendar Time
– Language Arts
– Mathematics
– Science
– Social Studies
Little River Elementary School
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K-5 school
Located in Woodstock, GA
Approximately 900 students
Student Diversity – 35%
minority (20% Hispanic, 10%
African-American, 5% Asian)
• Principal: Christian Kirby
• Assistant Principals:
Abbey Philpot and
Loraine Ward
Image from: http://www.womacklewissmith.com/projects.html
My Class
• 25 Students
• 13 girls, 12 boys
– 3 African American
– 2 Hispanic
– 2 Asian
– 2 EIP – Reading
– 1 ESOL
– 5 recently tested for gifted
My Schedule
Mrs. West’s Class Schedule
7:30-8:15 Unpack/Morning Work/Success Maker
8:15-8:30 Calendar/D.O.L
8:30-9:00 Saxon Phonics
9:00-9:30 Grammar/Writing
9:30-10:40 Reading/Literacy
10:45-11:15 Lunch
11:15-11:25 Bathroom/AR
11:25-12:05 Math
12:05-12:15 Connections (Planning)
12:50-1:00 Pack-up
1:00-1:30 Theme (Science/Social Studies/Health)
1:30-2:00 Recess/Snack
2:00 Dismissal
My Thoughts, Feelings, Fears,
Strengths and Weaknesses As I
Began Candidate Teaching
Am I ready?
How will I manage my time?
How will I manage 20+ first graders?
Will my collaborating teacher be open to
differentiation?
Will I remember all that I have learned?
BUT - I’m excited to begin the next step!
Planning for
Differentiated Instruction
Reading
Social Studies
Continents and Oceans
Character and Setting
Math
Estimation
Planning for
Differentiated Instruction
Planning Process
• Collaborative meetings with First Grade Team
• Mrs. West’s plans and ideas
• Basal Teacher’s Editions
My Lesson Plans
• Reading: Character and Setting in
Chapter Stories
– EQ: How do characters change in
different stories?
– Sample Reading Lesson Plan
• Social Studies: Continents and
Oceans
– EQs: What are the oceans of the
world?
– What are the continents of the
world?
– How is Earth’s surface divided into
large areas of land and water?
– Sample Social Studies Lesson Plan
• Mathematics: Estimation
– EQ: How do I estimate?
– Sample Mathematics Lesson Plan
Student Inventories
Providing for Differentiated
Instruction and Assessment
Choice
Pass the Globe
Asia
Word Search
Information Book
and Puzzle
Providing for Differentiated
Instruction and Assessment
Readiness
Providing for Differentiated
Instruction and Assessment
Multiple Intelligence
Spring Reflection
Spring Walk
Spring Crossword
Brainpop
Spring Captions
Barn Yard Animal Match
Spring Art
Clothing Sort
What quiz did you take? Easy or Hard
What was your score? _______
Flower Compare
Spring Matching Card Game
Impacting Student Learning
Name
A.J.
Amber
Bella
Catherine
Charlie
Charlotte
Chloe
Colin
Danielle
Fardin
Hannah
Hunter
Josiah
Josue
Journey
Juan Daniel
Julie
Kenneth
Lexi
Lucas
Maddie
Olivia
Reed
Samuel
Sarah
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Impact on Student Learning
Impact for this lesson
Observational and post assessment data
Additional formative assessment task
Re-teaching
Teaching this lesson again
• Use manipulatives first day
• Better explaining using “finger circles” and grouping
by 10
• Webquest for those who already grasped the idea
Professional
Development Activities
Faculty Meetings
Grade Level Meetings
SIP Meetings
Teacher/Parent Conferences
Singapore Math Training
Professional
Organization Memberships
SPAGE
Kappa Delta Pi
Alpha Chi National Honor Society
My Philosophy
Constructivism/Behaviorism
Nurturing and Loving Environment
Differentiated Instruction
Planning Lessons based on Pre-assessment
Classroom Management
Time Management
Conclusion
Plan to Develop as a Professional Educator
Full-time teaching in a K-5 class
Substitute teaching
Attending PAGE workshops and
Kappa Delta Pi meetings
Continuing research on differentiated instruction and
class room management philosophies and strategies
Special Thanks
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Dr. Nancy Carter
Dr. Ann Smith
Dr. Georgann Toop
Dana West
Tim, Grace, and Ashlee Reynolds