After completing your selected activities from the “Practicum/Field Experience
After completing your selected activities from the “Practicum/Field Experience Blocks Visual & Activities”(Attended an IEP meeting/developed a lesson plan, taught whole group lesson in math, ELAR, Science and Social studies, and led a parent teacher conference) – Grade 1
Write a reflection about your teaching experiences within Block 3 to include a connection to the teaching preparation standards. Your reflection should address the content learning across all courses within Block 3 and the experiences that support the questions provided in this block. Reflect on any opportunities you had to teach and discuss your experiences collaborating with the mentor, other educators, families, or members of the community during your Block 3 practicum/field experience. In 500-750 words, discuss the following:
Explain the importance of using a variety of instructional strategies and assessments to encourage depth of knowledge across all content areas.
Describe how you integrated strategies in your instructional practices to support the development, as well as the cultural and linguistic differences of all learners.
Provide an example of an experience from your Block 3 practicum/field experience where you used multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression in your instruction.
Provide an example from your Block 3 practicum/field experience when you implemented or observed the implementation of assessments, including the use of assistive technologies.
How were these assessments used in the classroom to influence instruction, including the development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies?
How does effective collaboration support the professional practice of leadership, including during discussions of assessment feedback with families?