Southern Methodist University

Center for Teacher Education

Intern:

Lauren Johnson

Mentor Teacher:

Irene Barraza

School:

Sam Tasby Middle School

University Supervisor:

Sandra Meredith

Reflection Form
(Complete this form as soon as possible after delivery of the lesson and give to the observer.)

Name:

Lauren Johnson

Date of Lesson:

04/14/16

Grade:

7th

Subject:

Approximate Length of Lesson:

History
45

GENERAL REFLECTION
Overall, how successful was this lesson?
Overall, I believe the lesson was a success. My students enjoyed learning about the womens suffrage
movement and I received good results from the letters they wrote as an assessment.
GOALS/OBJECTIVES
In what ways were your goals/objectives appropriate for your students?
The goal of the lesson was for students to understand the purpose of cow towns and cattle trails, an
objective that comes straight from the TEKs. I believe the students understood the lesson and the content
involved.
In what ways were they not appropriate?
In my 4th period, I always struggle with providing resources that my beginner ELLs can understand. They
work very hard to understand the language, but even during teacher led assignments, sometimes having
them copy the information down and practice writing is the best we can do at their stage.

ASSESSMENT
How effective were your assessment strategies in measuring student achievement of the learning goals/

objectives for this lesson?

The vocabulary fill in the blank DOL is one of my favorites because it allows the students to copy a
paragraph of information they will need in the future and they will fill it in with the information they
learned so it is not given to them.
Would you make any changes to the assessments strategies you used? What changes would you make and
why?
I can modify this DOL to make it harder or easier for the students by adding more blanks or taking some
away and providing clues.

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ALTERATIONS
Did you depart in any way from your plan? If so, how? Why?
I kept the lesson the same, but I asked many redundant questions to ensure that my lower level students
and ELLs were understanding the concepts. Many of my higher level students who were testing that day
have no problems sharing their answers, but I had to scaffold the learning of my mid-level students and
have them share more than usual. Fortunately, my ELLs felt comfortable enough in the environment to
contribute too.
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY Respond to these questions for each aspect.
Were the following aspects of your What would you do differently to
instructional delivery effective for all improve the lesson?
students? Why or why not?

Instructional
Strategies

I am working on improving
my MRS strategies. DISD
likes to see whiteboards
and movement and whip

Adding more MRS

strategies might help
enhance the lesson.

around etc. For me, that is

not my necessarily my
teaching style, but I am
trying to step out of my
comfort zone.
Student
Grouping

My students are paired by

language and language
ability in this class.
Fortunately, Conrad High
School helpers came to
visit and assist my ELLs
whenever needed.

I am working on separating
the group slowly and
working towards
independence for the
intermediate-advanced
group.

Student
Activities

The students had to follow

along on their map and did
an excellent job copying
the teacher led map on the
board.

In the future, with more

time given, I hope a
student can help lead the
lecture and make the
drawings on the board.

Materials, Resources,
and Technology

Being able to draw on the

I would not change much
white board over my power about this aspect.
point is a very useful
resource that helps the
kids visualize what I am
trying to teach.