Rubrich Reflection #1

Reading Lesson Reflection: Visualization

Kim and Mike were very different when it came to participation. Kim was excited to figure out what we were doing and wanted to be involved as much as possible. Although she was excited, she was constantly being distracted by Mike. Mike was trying to be, “the funny guy” the entire time and that had major effects on Kim’s concentration. I had to constantly remind Mike to focus and directly ask him questions so he would stay on task. The only problem I encountered was them answer the question to the best of their ability. Kim was able to listen to me read the book and visualize what was going on. She was able to tell me what she remembered in detail. On the other hand Mike was able to recall what Kim had read but had a more difficult time remembering what he read. The picture that he drew after he read had nothing to do with the book. When I asked him to explain what he saw in his head he was unable to remember any part of the text.

One of the strengths of this lesson was the multiple ways they could show me what they saw in their heads as they were reading. They could either draw a picture/explain or they could just tell me and use the picture as back up. As long as they were describing what they pictured then they were on track. One of the weaknesses of this lesson was the time constraint. They could only draw for two minutes and that was not nearly enough time for them to include all of the details I was looking for. I also think I could have done a better job introducing visualization. Kim and Mike understood what it was I just think I could have done a better job relating it back to their life and how they can use it when they are reading.

Before this lesson I had yet to be put into a situation where I have to deal it the “funny guy.” It proved to be more difficult than I thought. My mentor can call out the students name, give them a look and they straighten out their act. I tried to do something similar but he still was goofing around and had troubles focusing. Other than not getting him to focus and stop distracting Kim, I think I did okay. I did a good job explaining what we were going to be doing and they were able to understand what I wanted them to do.