Service learning journal
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This service learning journal details observations of 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Nancy Arribas' classroom at Devon Aire K-8 Center. The journal summarizes that Mrs. Arribas teaches math, social studies, and Spanish to groups of 18 students using various techniques including manipulatives, technology, role playing, and assigning student jobs. It also notes that Mrs. Arribas creates diverse learning experiences, holds high expectations for students, and organizes her classroom to facilitate student engagement and learning.
Service learning journal
- 1. Service Learning Journal Devon Aire K-8 Center http://www.greatschools.org/florida/miami/823-Devon-Aire-K-8- Center/ Devon Aire currently has 1549 students enrolled. There is an average ratio of 15 students per teacher. The school feature programs such as gifted, ESOL and FFL that aid students within the realm of special education and language. The gender ratio in the school is 670 male to 593 female students. Ethinicity Percentage Hispanics 79% White 13% Asian 4% Black 4% Two or More Races 1%
- 2. Mrs. Nancy Arribas, who is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years experience, and is currently teaching second grade. She is very organized, clear and thorough; always teaching her students to strive for excellence. Devon Aire has departmentalized the second grade classrooms; Mrs. Arribas is responsible for two groups of 18 students, to whom she teaches Math, Social Studies and Spanish during the morning session. Those students then switch class midday and receive instruction from another teacher in the subjects of Science, Reading and Language Arts. The schools’ classrooms are interconnecting pods of four, which enable the teacher to communicate with colleagues. Mrs. Arribas has desks in her classroom arranged in groups that vary in size between four and five students. The desks during tests spread out into individual rows. The observations conducted occurred during Mrs. Arribas' morning session. The constitution of the morning students are as follows; ten boys and eight girls. The ethnic makeup of her class is 95% Hispanic and 5% white. The classroom features a smart board and several computers that are available for students to use. The observations took place January 28th, 29th, and 31st, 2014 and also February 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2014. On the aforementioned dates, I observed lessons and assessments in the morning session that encompassed all three subjects, all lessons adhering to the Florida Educator Accomplish Practices or “FEAPs." Mrs. Nancy Arribas
- 3. In this project, students were required to create posters showing their backgrounds through illustrations and written word. Students then presented and shared about themselves, promoting a multicultural learning environment. This assignment directly incorporates the following FEAPS; The Learning Environment (d) Respects students’ cultural, linguistic, and family background. Also incorporates Instructional Design and Lesson Planning (f)Develops learning experiences that require students to demonstrate a variety of applicable skills and competencies. January 28th, 2014
- 4. January 29th, 2014 On this day, students used manipulatives to review using money and telling time. Mrs. Arribas combined worksheets, books, the Smart board, sets of coins, and clocks to teach those skills. After the lesson was observed, I assisted with the preparation of packets to be utilized the next day. This lesson correlates with the following FEAPs; Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, (b) Sequences lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and required prior knowledge; (e) Uses a variety of data, independently, and in collaboration with colleague, to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning and continuously improve the effectiveness of the lessons. The Learning Environment (a) Organizes allocates and manages the resources of time, space and attention. Instructional Delivery and Facilitation(b) Deepen and enrich students’ understanding through content area literacy strategies, verbalization of thought, and application of the subject matter. Mrs. Arribas also incorporates role playing into the lessons. This practice enables students to learn skill sets in class and rehearse applying them to real world situations.
- 5. January 31st, 2014 After Mrs. Arribas had used the Smart Board to review the homework from the previous day, students took a unit test. The opportunity was given to assist in grading the assessment. Mrs. Arribas then analyzed the results. She noticed some students continued to have trouble with the material. She returned the graded tests to students as homework, so that those questions that were incorrect could be reviewed and corrected. Lastly, she introduced the new lesson using shapes. The Learning Environment, (c) Conveys high expectations to all students and (i) Utilizes current and emerging assistive technologies that enable students to participate in high- quality communication interactions and achieve their educational goals.
- 6. Mrs. Arribas teaches her students Spanish. In maintaining a diverse and multilingual classroom, she assigned her students to write about each’s traditions and heritage. She created this board so that the students can view the works of their peers and learn about the different backgrounds that make each one unique. February 3rd, 2014
- 7. Mrs. Arribas assigns each student a “job." These jobs give each student responsibility and participation, helping the classroom run smoothly with minimal interruptions. Mrs. Arribas is very organized and prepared. Her students are well behaved and continually engaged in learning. Devon Aire is a wonderful school with many resources that are available to the students. In the future, I look forward to being assigned to Mrs. Arribas. I feel that she loves her profession and there is a lot that, as a future educator, she can teach me.