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Brain Exercise Boosts Learning
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2. Read NaturallyReading Plus<br />Tune in to Reading<br />SSR time<br />Mountain Language<br />Accelerated Math<br />Fast Math<br />Mountain Math<br /> Objective 4: How might teachers restructure their days to allow for guided practice within their classrooms?<br />Teachers who utilize this practice time reported that they use student groupings, and rotate through groups one group doing some type of practice. Other teachers report using a center like time within their classroom that rotated once each day, so everyone is at each center of practice once a week and the teachers floats between the centers. Also reported was that some teachers use before and after school time for student to use the computerized practice programs, because students can independently use these programs.<br />CONCLUSION<br />By taking a critical look at structuring of time at Douglas Intermediate School it has become clear, that only a handful of teachers use this time to its full advantage. Some teachers are thinking outside of the box in order to find time for students to use these programs. <br />The amount of programs already available at Douglas Intermediate School that have previously been purchased for student use, are not being used by many teachers and students. Since research shows that this time is important to students and student learning, the use of these programs or lack of use of these programs is concerning. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS<br />In light of this research I recommend that the principal and staff at Douglas Intermediate School do the following:<br />Recognize the positive aspect ungraded practice of concepts can bring to the classroom<br />Utilize the curriculums and programs that the school already has in order to facilitate student practice of concepts<br />Involve teachers in workshops and training for the use of these curriculums<br />Follow up on teachers’ daily use of such programs <br />Once these steps are followed, hopefully the use of available programs will increase students’ retention of facts and students’ success at Douglas Intermediate School.<br />WORKS CITED<br />Anderson, R. C. “Growth in Reading and How Children Spend Their Time Outside of School.” Reading Research Quarterly, 23.3 (1988): 285-303.<br />Hill, N. M. Brain Changes in the Development of Expertise. New York: Cambridge <br />University Press, 2006.<br />Hollon, J. L. Survey of How Guided Practice is Currently Used in The Areas of Reading <br />and Math. 26 October 2009.<br />Topping, K. J. “Teacher Effectiveness and Computer Assessment of Reading and Math: <br />Relating Value-Added Learning Information Systems Data.” School Effectiveness <br />and School Improvement, 11.3 (2000): 305-337. <br /> APPENDIX A<br />Survey of How Guided Practice is Currently Used <br />In the Areas of Reading and Math<br />Prepared by Jessica Hollon<br />This survey’s purpose is to gather data that will help determine how teachers at Douglas Intermediate School are currently using practice time that is ungraded for reading and math. It is also gathering data on and what curriculums and programs are currently being utilized.<br />What reading curriculum(s) are you currently using in your classroom?<br />What is the average block of time you teach reading each day?<br />What amount of this time (on average) is used for students to explore and practice their reading skills?<br />Is this reading practice independent or guided?<br />Describe how this reading practice time is structured in your classroom.<br />Is this reading practice graded?<br />What Math curriculum(s) are you currently using within your classroom?<br />How much time on average do you spend teaching math each day?<br />What amount of this time (on average) is used for students to explore and practice their math skills?<br />Is this math practice independent or guided?<br />Describe how this math practice time is structured in your classroom.<br />Is this practice graded?<br />If you could use other types of programs or curriculums for reading and math what would you use and why?<br />