Micro Lesson #2 Phase 1 Reflection

Lesson 2 Phase 1 Reflection

 

Assessing Prior Knowledge and Planning Instruction:

Prior to this lesson there isn't much the student needs to know about the content. However, they need to know procedures on gathering a chromebook or getting onto a computer and how to listen to directions from the teacher. The students just need to dig into their creative side to come up with an artistic drawing. Prior knowledge does not need to be assessed. Most of the content stems from listening and speaking. These content areas must be taught and addressed in the early ages which is why this lesson is developed for first graders. The objectives align with the standards well because the students must draw a picture based on a specific action in a children's book that is read to them. They pass the standards of reading, listening, speaking, and the visual arts. I believe this lesson should be taught at the beginning of the year because it teaches them how to use a program that could be potentially used further on in the year.

 

Designing Instruction:

 

The teacher must demonstrate how to open the program, search the toolbar, color box, and drawing area in order for the students to be successful in the learning outcomes. As the students begin their work the teacher should monitor all students by walking throughout the classroom so that they are able to help and assist students when needed. The instructional methods I chose for this lesson are best for student learning because it addresses the many learning styles students have. (Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.) The teacher will lead class discussions throughout the reading of the children's book. The teacher will ask intriguing questions to stimulate higher order thinking and help students think of a creative drawing.

 

Planning Assessment:

 

The assessments in this lesson align with the standards and objectives because the students are instructed to use the mouse/or finger on touch chromebook to navigate the Paint program and develop a picture based on the children's book read to them. Other than the picture as an artifact of learning, the teacher monitors the students throughout the use of the program. The teacher is able to determine whether the students are using the technology appropriately and are successfully creating a picture in the program. The students must develop their own unique picture based on what they remember from the book, which demonstrates their engagement in higher order thinking. Individual student needs are met when they have successfully created a picture and shown the teacher they can navigate the technology.

 

How does your lesson meet each of the ISTE NETs Standards?

 

Standard 1 is met by the students because the teacher promotes and supports students thoughts and opinions about the book as well as their own pictures.

 

Standard 2 is met by the teacher because the teacher is able to help and assist students when needed and individual artifacts are given to the teacher to review.

 

Standard 3 is met by the teacher because students and the teacher work together to navigate the Paint program which builds their skills with this technology. (computers, chromebooks, etc.)

 

Standard 4 is met by the teacher because he/she has set up safe procedures on how to use the technology appropriately. The teacher also models the appropriate behavior. This lesson also provides many different styles of learning to be successful which meets the diverse needs of the students.