I guess it was because of the time of day that I got to observe the class might explain my answer to the following questions. I did not see a lot of writing, viewing or visually representing within the classroom. I did however see the children read for fun never because they had to. I did get to see the students listen and speak.
Speaking and reading was a big deal in Mrs. Roark’s class. Even though busy work for the students is not necessary a good thing I did like that Mrs. Roark gave the students the option to read a book when they were done with their work. So throughout the day the students got a chance to escape the reality of school and go on an adventure in the book they were reading. Since talking and conversations helps build fluency, the students were constantly talking about what they were reading. They would tell Mrs. Roark what was going on in the book they were reading and she had them journal a lot about the book they were reading. I like that they could have a conversation with the teacher and they would also recommend books to the peers in their classroom as well.
Since I didn’t get to see the students do a lot of writing, viewing or visual representing it would not surprise me if Mrs. Roark did include that in her lessons throughout the day. I could think of several ways that it could be including in lessons. Since writing is very obvious but as far as including viewing and visual representing that could be in word search around the classrooms and having the students use class resources in order to expand on some new ideas they are learning.
Mrs. Roark could include anything in her teaching because is a very flexible teacher!
(Dear God, teach me how to be flexible in my teaching…Amen!)
xoxo
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