Reading Strategies in the Classroom

This week, I observed in my assigned classroom for the first time. I am very excited about the rest of the semester, as my field placement teacher seems like a great educator. I watched as she taught the class logarithms. She used a form of reciprocal teaching in which she demonstrated the process to the class, then wrote problems on the board to work as a class, and finally gave worksheets for students to practice. I discussed my course requirements with the teacher, and we informally began planning when and what I will teach the class. One strategy I think will be helpful for the class is the Questions Game. In this strategy, students will be introduced to a topic in math and given a worksheet. the students will work through the sheet by themselves first, and jot down at least three questions they have on a note card. They will then get with a partner and trade note cards, attempting to answer their partner's questions. Next, time will be given for the students to help each other answer their questions.