Tim O’Keefe presents a clear understanding of
Kidwatching. It is very helpful to keep records on your students. These records
help me to instruct each student. In my experience, students are very
enthusiastic for the opportunity to read their books to me. They want to share
their books and why they like that particular book so much. As a collect
information about my students, I am able to learn many things about them. They
like to share stories about their experiences, their interests, or maybe just
to tell me something funny that happened to them. I enjoy the chance to have
these conversations with them.
I liked O’Keefe’s example that he uses for
coaching. He tapes the students reading. I am interested in trying this in my
class. I feel that this would benefit some of my students who struggle with
fluency. This may help these students with voice and can help them set goals
for themselves.
I would love to hear about students setting goals after hearing themselves read. That could even be set up as a rubric and they can score themselves as they improve their fluency! I have always appreciated the way you listen to your students - you have created a safe place for them to grow as readers!
ReplyDeleteHI Kristin,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you found O'Keefe's ideas for kidwatching helpful. I also liked his idea for videotaping the students read to show it back to them. I know from National Board when I have watched my teaching on videotape it has been helpful at revealing to me many areas of my practice that I would like to tweak. I know our students would enjoy watching themselves read and you could use it as a conferencing tool. Thanks, Dawn