VIDEO REFLECTION 1

Video Reflection

Kim Eschler

EDU310

April 5, 2012

Ryan Miller, Ph.D.

VIDEO REFLECTION 2

Video Reflection

This short paper is a summary reviewing Lesson on Birds and A Lesson on

Fractions. This summary will cover the importance of reflection, how to use reflection to

improve decision making, and suggested changes in the two viewed lessons.

Importance of reflection in teaching

Reflecting on each lesson is important because it allows teachers to become a

more mindful of how a lesson is working. As a teacher continually improving betters a

lesson each time that lesson is taught. There are various ways of reflection. One way is

to review once a lesson is complete to reflect and take notes on what worked and what

did not. A second way is a quick mental note during a lesson to improve the time it is

taught. Another, more immediate reflection is observing during a lesson that something

needs to change immediately, and adjusting at that moment. Keeping a lesson plan,

notes, or a journal from year to year will help improve a lesson for the benefit of the

students.

How to use reflection to improve decision making

Reflection is a tool to improve how a lesson went and how to make it better.

Asking specific questions in the reflection can direct a teacher how to direct a lesson for

the next use. Questions such as what went well, what would be definitely used again,

what did not work, what tools might be used next time, was the amount of time allotted

enough or too much, did the student achieve the objective, and were enough diverse

learning tools used.

VIDEO REFLECTION 3

Revisions of Lesson on Birds and A Lesson on Fractions

Lesson on Birds

This lesson is focused on hands on, real-world understanding of different types of

birds and their habitats. The students are in engaged in various hands on differentiated

learning. Lesson on Birds focuses on building self-esteem, spatial, social, and logical

understanding of the lesson. To update the lesson, more current technology would be

an asset and planning an end of unit field trip to an aviary or bird sanctuary.

A Lesson on Fractions

This lesson is focused on repetitive understanding of manipulation of equivalent

fractions. This lesson focused on allowing students to work independently and in groups

to solve equivalent fractions. Modeling with direct instruction is very effective. To update

the lesson, more current technology would be an asset. Including smart boards, various

shape models, and computer games would enhance the learning. Additionally, finding a

song or method to include music in the lesson would be beneficial for musical learners.

Conclusion

There is no such thing as a perfect lesson. Every time a lesson is taught the

students’ needs are different. As a teacher, taking the time to reflect on what worked

and what did not work will enhance the lesson and benefit future learners.

References

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Persons Learning Solutions (n.d.) Lesson on Birds. Retrieved on March 30, 2012, from

media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pls_abavtooldev/SCMET_009_438/index.html

Persons Learning Solutions (n.d.) A Lesson on Fractions. Retrieved on March 30, 2012,

from media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pls_abavtooldev/MMET_007_278/index.html