Classroom Observation Commentary of Kindergarten

Classroom Observation Commentary of Kindergarten
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Classroom Observation Commentary of Kindergarten
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Age/Grade Level Observed: Kindergarten
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1 How does the teacher promote a positive classroom environment for reading instruction?
Observing a kindergarten classroom is a unique experience as it requires a teacher to create a safe and positive environment that fosters learning through play, exploration, and discovery. Through this exercise, I have observed and acknowledged the importance of teachers' roles in disseminating a positive environment for kindergarten kids. To my astonishment, the teachers were in an active position always to keep their classes aligned. The classroom is well organized, with a designated reading area with a rug and comfortable seating options, such as bean bags and cushions (Muhonen et al., 2020). The teacher encourages students to explore books by providing various genres, topics, and levels. The books are easily accessible to students and are arranged by levels, making it easy for the teacher to differentiate instruction.
The teacher struggles to ensure a productive ambiance by creating a routine for reading time. At the beginning of the day, students gather on the rug, and the teacher reads aloud a story or a poem. The teacher uses different voices and gestures to engage students, and they are encouraged to participate by asking questions or sharing their thoughts. This routine helps students focus on the lesson and sets the tone for the day. During independent reading time, the teacher encourages students to find a comfortable spot in the reading area and select a book of their choice. The teacher walks around the room, observing students and providing support as needed (Shinta et al., 2021). If a student struggles with a word or a concept, the teacher uses a scaffolding approach to help the student. For example, the teacher might ask the student to use the picture to infer the word's meaning or to sound out the word by breaking it into syllables.
The teacher also promotes a positive classroom environment by incorporating technology into reading instruction. For example, the teacher uses a smartboard to display books or videos related to the lesson (Shinta et al., 2021). When a student reaches a milestone, such as reading ten books, the teacher congratulates the student in front of the class and gives them a certificate. This motivates students to read more and encourages a love of reading. This is true that the instructors develop a lively classroom ambiance by struggling in different ways. Several mediums, including attracting the kids to read and engage in colorful books, enhance a productive classroom setting.
2 How does the teacher engage students during reading instruction?
In a Kindergarten classroom, the teacher has a critical role in engaging students in reading instruction. Reading is essential to a child's education, and the teacher must use effective strategies to capture students' attention and develop their reading skills. Based on the classroom observation, the teacher utilized several techniques to engage students during reading instruction. First, the teacher ensured the students were comfortable and ready to learn (Menti et al., 2021). The teacher started by having the students sit on the carpet before her, focusing their attention on her. This setup allows the teacher to engage with each student personally and ensure they are attentive and engaged. The teacher then used a read-aloud technique, reading a book out loud to the students. The teacher selected an age-appropriate, visually appealing book that contained simple words and sentences that the students could easily understand. The teacher also used different voices, tones, and expressions to keep the students engaged and interested in the story.
After reading the book, the teacher engaged the students by asking them questions about the story. The teacher asked the students to recall specific details from the book, such as the characters, setting, and plot. This questioning technique allows the students to think critically about what they have read and helps them to develop their comprehension skills (DeLuca et al., 2020). The teacher also incorporated a visual aid, a chart containing pictures of different animals the students had learned about during previous lessons. The teacher asked the students to identify the animals from the book and place them on the chart. This technique reinforces the students' learning and helps them to develop their vocabulary skills.
To further engage the students, the teacher used a hands-on activity where the students made their books. The teacher provided each student with a sheet of paper, and the students were instructed to draw and write about their favorite part of the story. This activity allows the students to be creative, express themselves, and practice writing skills. The teacher used positive reinforcement throughout the reading instruction to motivate the students (Nation & Brown, 2020). The teacher praised the students for correctly answering questions, following instructions, and behaving well. This positive reinforcement encourages the students to participate and engage in the lesson and helps to create a positive learning environment. The kindergarten teacher incorporated different tactics to gauge the kids while reading instructions. Different tactics used by instructors, including reading different stories loudly to students, attracting their attention through colorful pictures, and encouraging students for class participation, created an overall optimistic setting (DeLuca et al., 2020). These techniques help the students develop their reading skills and create an enjoyable and engaging learning environment.
The students with diverse students and English language learners (ELLs) often face unique challenges when it comes to reading and writing, and working in small groups allows for more personalized attention and support from the teacher. To help these students improve their reading and writing skills, the teacher may use scaffolding techniques such as breaking down complex texts into smaller, more manageable chunks, providing graphic organizers to help students organize their thoughts, and using visual aids to support comprehension (Møller et al., 2021). For gifted students with excellent reading and writing skills, the teacher may provide more advanced texts and assignments to challenge and keep them engaged. To illustrate, I observed an instructor using techniques like phonics-based instruction, providing explicit instruction in decoding and comprehension strategies to help students with reading difficulty.
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