I realize now that sometimes I assume too much in terms of background. I did not realistically have a good grip on this student's lack of background. Back to Pedagogy 101. Never assume, always dip-stick and test for foundational knowledge. Hopefully my SIOP lesson plans will be tighter next time. Humbled...
Saturday, December 13, 2008
WHAT IS A FOSSIL?
While teaching my Academic Earth Science SEI (Sheltered English Instruction) class I was surprised by my naivete. As we were identifying sedimentary rocks a student asked, "...what is a fossil?" I looked at the student and realized that I blew it... I was taken aback by his honest and simple statement that he had no clue what was meant by a fossil. Wow!
I realize now that sometimes I assume too much in terms of background. I did not realistically have a good grip on this student's lack of background. Back to Pedagogy 101. Never assume, always dip-stick and test for foundational knowledge. Hopefully my SIOP lesson plans will be tighter next time. Humbled...
I realize now that sometimes I assume too much in terms of background. I did not realistically have a good grip on this student's lack of background. Back to Pedagogy 101. Never assume, always dip-stick and test for foundational knowledge. Hopefully my SIOP lesson plans will be tighter next time. Humbled...
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