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Moving Towards Our Charter's Mission Through Responsive Reflection

School: Marstons Mills East Horace Mann Charter Public School, Marstons Mills, MA

8. May 23, 2006 ? Teacher Reflections

Teacher Reflections/Reactions to Video Tape of Previous Book Buddy Class:

Observation: Students are spending a lot of time trying to get to first website.

Response: Have folders for groups at tables with computers already at appropriate website.


Observation: Placement of computers at the end of the table makes it difficult for all to gather round and to participate in the discussion.

Response: Place computers on long side of table.


Observation: Groups don?t have time to process/share/document information prior to moving back into the large group.

Response: Stop research earlier to give groups time to process information.


Observation: Some of the Kindergarteners are still having difficulty joining the group and becoming actively involved.

Response: Provide paper, crayons and pencils to the group so that they can draw their research findings rather than rely upon others to write for them.


Observation: A student expressed feeling tired of writing on behalf of the group.

Response: Paper, pencils and crayons will allow and encourage others to help with note taking.


Observation: There were 65 participants and no observable behavior problems during this activity!