Summary of Student Learning:
I expected the class to be interesting to the students due to the stories behind Greek mythology. Given the various stories concerning Greek kings, the class was interesting. The students acquired a lot of new information to complete the information they have on the same topic. My observation revealed that we met most of the learning objectives. However, not all students acquired all the knowledge from the unit. Some of the students showed some disparities understanding the new information. To address their needs, I slowed the process and went through the specifics of the topics. For example, I explained that Mount Olympus is found in Greece and used to the home of the Gods. Also, I explained who the Gods were and their role to the people. Going through these specifics allowed these students to align their knowledge with that of the rest of the class. Revisiting topics helps to consolidate previously learned information.
The video revealed some issues that I did not note during the presentation. I portrayed positive body language that helped in the delivery of the concepts. The participation made the class lively. However, during illustration on the using maps, I noticed that some of the students began to be bored. This indicates the loss of concentration and the need for adoption of a new approach that will maintain the focus of the leaners. Part of the reason is that the most active members of the class did most of the illustration. Students who tend to be quiet did not get the chance. To solve this, I will have to do random selections to do illustrations. This will increase participation in the class.
Also, there is a need to try new methods of delivery to increase participation by all students as the video indicates minimal participation by a few students. The goal of delivery is to ensure maximum gain in all the learners from every session. Therefore, the implementation of a new strategy as well as seeking new ways of increasing participation is essential to the making of a good delivery. For example, I can randomly select the students in class to answer questions and help in illustrations.
| Post-Test Data: Whole Class – Once you have assessed your students’ learning on the topic, collect and analyze the post-test data to determine the effectiveness of your instruction and assessment. |
| Number of Students
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Number of Students
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| Highly Proficient (90%-100%)
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| Proficient
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| Partially Proficient
(70%-79%)
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| Minimally Proficient
(69% and below)
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