Our class session today was at Taverna's Restaurant where Dana presented her Chapter on Math instruction with diverse learners, including ESOL.
Thank you for the sample lesson plans and reminder to relate learning to authentic experiences as well as drawing from students' background knowledge. It was a delicious way and relaxed setting to take in your presentation. Thank you for arranging our class to meet there!
Next Monday (Nov. 8) Gladys has made arangements for us to meet at the Gateway Museum where she will present chapters 12 & 13 on Organizing and planning instruction.
We had a stimulating time with our Fishbowl strategy introducing peer conferencing. It was a learning experience for coaches and 4th graders as we adapted as we went. I think students are prepared to participate in their own peer conferences next week, Nov. 8. If you would like to match up with another group, please feel free to do so. We will try to focus on helping students refine their understanding of the the wish in their suggestions for the storyteller during conferences. Modeling may be the best teacher.
Oompa! Frances
N.B. No pictures today!
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