There is never enough practice for implementing activities. Each time a lesson is taught, a teacher learns something new about effective teaching practices through self-reflection, especially when implementing multiple content areas in one lesson for cross-disciplinary instruction.

 

Allocate at least 5 hours in the field to support this field experience.

 

Part 1: Implementation

 

For this field experience, you will deliver the literacy activity you created in Topic 2, or a lesson of your mentor’s choice, to a small group of students that your mentor teacher has selected. Remember to focus on:

 

• Instructional strategies for literacy development.
• Differentiation, including accommodations to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Creating engagement and promoting discussion.

 

Part 2: Mentor Feedback

 

After your implementation, ask your mentor teacher the following:

 

• How effectively did I integrate literacy into the activity?
• Were students engaged?
• How effectively did I meet the needs of all students?
• What did I do well and what can I do better?

 

Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the mentor teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.

 

Part 3: Personal Reflection

 

• How did I integrate literacy in the activity?
• Did students demonstrate the concepts of the activity? How?
• How did I differentiate by using resources and/or technology to make necessary accommodations in the activity?
• What do I feel went well in the class and what might have gone better?
• How did I know if the students met the learning objective of the activity?
• What would my next steps be for my future practice?

 

Write a reflection of 250-500 words summarizing your implementation experience, mentor’s feedback, and your personal reflection.

 

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

 

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.