What Evidence-Based Practice Did You Use To Enhance Student Success?

If “No,” provide a detailed explanation of modifications to the TWS unit that have a high probability of increasing student outcomes, either in forthcoming lessons or should the lesson be repeated. Be sure to explain why recommended changes to the TWS unit are likely to improve outcomes (e.g., evidence-based practices) (10 PT)

I don’t believe that the students would benefit from repeating the lesson. Elementary schools have to stay on a strict schedule of what to teach and that was extremely challenging for me at times. If I was to make modifications on this TWS I would break down instruction into small-sub steps and practice each sub-step before moving on to ensure all students understood the material.

Overview (2 PT each)

B. What instruction
I demonstrated and explained new ideas into great detail, and checked the students understanding often. This EBP clearly showed students what to do and how to do it, rather than having the students discover or construct information by themselves. This effective practice ensured that the students had clear instructions on what was expected of them and what they needed to learn. It allowed the students the opportunity to engage with the learning process, ask questions, and receive positive feedback from me.
H. What evidence-based practices did you use to enhance student success?
• The EBP that helped me enhance student success was to set high expectations for the classroom and students. I challenged students to do their best, encouraged them to work hard, and provided positive feedback.
I. What evidence-based practices did you use effectively to manage the classroom climate?
• To effectively manage the classroom climate I provided positive reinforcement and praise both verbal and non-verbal to let them know they met my expectations. I consistently used proximity control during instruction and transitions to redirect student’s behavior in a respectful and effective
Allowing the student’s time to process the information and formulate a response. I found a very useful website that offers professional development advice on an education blog at nwea.org.
K. What areas do you need to work on to improve your ability to create a classroom climate where your students are learning? What professional development activities will support this growth?
• I need to encourage more positive interactions between students during instruction to promote learning and collaboration. I was hesitant at times to allow students to work in groups because I didn’t know their developmental level or how certain students worked with each other. I’m also not sure how to manage the classroom while students are working in groups. Observing other teachers and talking to them about having students collaborate together successfully would support this growth.
L. What content knowledge do you need to gain to more thoroughly understand the content in this TWS unit? What professional development activities will support this