Group 2: Direct Instruction

Group 2- Declaration of Independence

Overall, I thought that group two did a wonderful job teaching the lesson!  We had to focus on three different aspects of the unit plan.  We focused on direct instruction, inquiry, and cooperative learning. 

Direct Instruction

Introduction- 

The teachers introduced themselves. 

 Also, they introduced a clap to focus the students.  (I think this was a good way to manage classroom behavior.)

 The group administered a pre-assessment using yes/no cards.  They told the students that it was a review of what they learned before.  However, they included questions that we did not go over.  The students were confused. 

Too much time was spent on the introduction and I don't think the worksheet was necessary

Development-   

Group two used a PowerPoint to explain the events leading up to the declaration of independence.

The slides were a bit wordy and was not "child friendly." 

They had the students use a graphic organizer which I think is very helpful!  

The teachers also modeled what to write in the graphic organizer which I thought was effective.

Guided Practice

I thought that the synonym activity was wonderful!  

Assessment

Diagnostic- group administered a pre-assessment

Formative- the group checked for understanding throughout lesson

What the Group did Well

1) It was clear that group two put in a lot of effort into their lesson!

2) Folders were a good way to keep the students organized

3) They communicated effectively with students

Improvements

1) Avoid using "ehh" and "mhm"

2) Make powerpoint more child friendly