Allison Haynes

Lesson #4: Reflection

A. Write an assessment of the students performance and mastery in terms of
each stated objective. List each objectives evaluation separately
o PA Environment and Ecology S4.B.1.1.3: Describe basic needs of plants
and animals (e.g., air, water, food).
I wanted to incorporate this standard into the lesson today but
we were really short on time and I didnt talk with them about
the needs of plants.
o PA Civics and Government 5.1.3.F: Identify state symbols, national
symbols, and national holidays.
The students were able to identify the states flower. They
learned about the flower and its characteristics. All of the
students answered the exit slip accurately except for one
student. She wrote the months the flower bloom instead of the
season, but those months were correct so I would consider it
successful.
B. Write a self-evaluation including explanation for success or lack of it. Discuss:
what changes might have produced better results and could be used in
subsequent lessons.
o I thought todays lesson went well. I felt in control of the classroom for
most of the time. I felt like I asserted my authority today and made it
clear to the students what my expectations were for our riddle activity.
I think the students enjoyed the riddle activity. I think the lessons to
come should also include some sort of activity. I feel that the lesson
goes more smoothly and the students are more engaged when they
are interested in the activity that is going on.
C. Explain what specific changes were implemented from professor and teacher
suggestions and the results (if suggestions were not taken, explain your
rationale).
o I added a map at the beginning as part of my anticipatory set and had
a student identify where Harrisburg, PA is. We didnt do that in the
lesson the day before, but I felt like it was necessary for the students
to know where to locate it on a map. I made my lesson shorter today
as Ms. Hare requested because of the fall festivities that were taking
place. I also added the bee fact into the lesson because I thought it
was really interesting and the kids might enjoy it.