Week 1:2 Practices in the Classroom: Becoming Readers and Writers Reflection

I really enjoyed the video as my interest lies in the extension of my Childhood Education Masters to certification in Early Childhood as well. In the video, Ms. Owens highlights the importance of students taking ownership of their reading and writing capabilities. In my previous school observation, I found that ownership and student’s ability to share their learning developments is the key to growth development.

It was highlighted that students should be able to “internalize” their learning. By identifying her classroom through cultural backgrounds, Ms. Owens can teach on a level that all students are able to meet at. Stimulating a discussion of a literary piece through a read along, provides students the opportunity to practice their oral development and ability to grasp complex text. The read aloud provides students the opportunity to become familiar with key vocabulary words and show a collaborative effort from both students and teachers. Ms. Owens then proceeds to utilize the guided reading activity which encourages students to take more ownership of their learning with limited support from the teachers. Finally, independent reading provides students the opportunity to hone on their skills with no support of the teacher and allows teachers to observe and critique students’ development. Ms. Owens' learning outcome for students is to become confident and be able to work independently.