TP: Appraisal

Appraisal 2015

Tony's Obs-June

Writing focus. Planning story writing. Peer share. Chn need to listen then report back if called on. Tony picks different children each time from around the mat - good strategy to keep all engaged. Good positive praise from Tony to reinforce. Positive vibe on the mat. Chn starting to get restless. Models through mistakes in spelling so long as sounds are close. Lesson modeled on IWB.

Tony questions children further about where to next in the modelled story. Good follow up conversation around what the next sentence could be.

9:40am. I arrived at 9:30am. Q. How long have they been on the mat? (restlessness) Link with counting 1:1 on words and sounds in modelled story. Great use of maths in writing.

Tony gives reminders and little positive reinforcing comments to children while he waits for his group to settle.

Tony works with the group getting them started. Other children around the class are mostly on task. Tony quickly gives a roving eye around the class and follows up with children off task.

Also reinforces children working positively although majority didn't hear it so not as effective for those off task. At a quick glance 5 off task or distracted. Maybe throw a loud PPA in there to see if it motivates those children with wandering minds to stay on task.

Overall good lesson. Modelling strong. Tony includes students throughout the lesson. Routines and expectations set in place, as children are able to repeat them when required. Shows consistency within the programme which helps set up children for success. Good positive reinforcement and engagement good across the room. Classroom feels positive, warm and like children enjoy being there.

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My only question is how to reduce loss of focus and fidgeting on the mat.