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Reductional Strategies: A Case Study

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ructional Strategies: KWL Chart o Description of the Strategy: The strategy that I used during this lesson was a KWL chart. A KWL chart is where students list what they already know, what they want to know, and what they learned at the end of the lesson. The students each received two sticky notes to record what they already know and what they want to know. o Rationale for Utilizing the Strategy: I chose to use this strategy in order to get a better understanding of what the students already knew about natural disasters. The students were able to list many examples of natural disasters and emergencies to attach to the KWL chart. o Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of the Strategy: Based on the evidence from this lesson I would use this …show more content…

All of the students already had an understanding of what an emergency and a natural disaster are by providing examples. I was able to determine that all of the students including the six focus students had an understanding of each situation. o Improving Assessment and Maximizing Student Impact: Based on the results of the assessment I would have the students provide examples instead of the definition. If I were to use this assessment again I would have the students use different materials to find the evidence to their answers. The students filled out their think sheets as we discussed each situation. This lesson and assessment were an introduction to natural disasters and emergencies, so it was completed in a whole group setting. o Improving Classroom Management and Organization Based on t that occurred during this lesson I would improve the use of equity sticks. While the use of equity sticks was effective, there is always room for improvement. I would like to find new ways to use equity sticks. Instead of just using sticks, I would like to use different programs on the computer so that the students have more enjoyment in who is going to be

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