ASSIGNMENT
Observation guides provide a way for learners to know how to engage text. For this assignment, you will design an observation guide as an example for students to use when reading a text selection within your discipline.
EVERYTHING IS IN REFERANCE TO YOU AS A MATH TEACHER
· Create a Word document for your response.
· Use APA format for the title page, references page, and in-text citations for your observation guide.
· Compose an introduction and conclusion for the observation guide
Design an observation guide as an example for students to use when reading a text selection within THE FIELD OF MATHEMATICS . “Distribute” (pretend to) for student use, taking annotations of their behavior while using the guide. Discuss with students the effectiveness of this approach, connecting content with a literacy strategy. Analyze the overall effectiveness of the process.
Step 1. Design an observation guide.
· Determine the essential components required for a selected reading ( article, textbook, brochure, webpage, etc.).
· Create an appropriate layout for the guide which students will use.
Step 2. Distribute to students.
· Direct students to use the guide as they read the selection.
· Observe student behaviors while completing the guide.
· Take annotated records to use as documentation.
Step 3. Lead a discussion.
· Develop 3-5 questions to guide a class discussion about the effectiveness of the observation guide when used. Avoid questions with a yes/no or short answer response.
· Engage students in an evaluation of the guide which may require establishing criteria for measurement.
Step 4. Analyze the results.
· Identify positive and negative characteristics of using an observation guide as a strategy.
· Suggest improvements or recommendations for future use.
Example Resources
How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell, https://www.teachervision.com/literature/printable/6116.htmlLinks to an external site.
Additional Material:
Reading Guides, http://www.adlit.org/strategies/22733/Links to an external site.
Reading Rockets, http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/reading_guideLinks to an external site.
Reading Educator, Three-Level Guide
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