Assessments can be conducted on a formal or informal basis and should be used to inform future instructional decisions. Smooth transitions in the classroom guide students from one task to the next. Transitions can be planned to include formal or informal assessments, or as an opportunity to reinforce a concept. In this field experience, collaborate with other educators to assess student learning during transitional activities.
Allocate 5 hours in the field to support this field experience.
Part 1: Observation
For this field experience, observe a minimum of two lessons, one science and one health/PE/nutrition (an integrated health and science lesson may count for either requirement), led by a certified K-8 teacher. Take note of formal or informal formative assessment practices taking place during the lessons as well as the transitions into and out of the lessons. Note any technology being used to track assessment data.
Additionally, discuss the following with the health/PE teacher and/or science teacher in order to implement your transitional activities:
How is assessment data collected, analyzed, and used to develop instruction and promote student growth?
How do you ethically maintain and utilize data to respect the privacy of all students?
How do you differentiate learning activities and assessments to address the needs of diverse students?
Part 2: GoReact
With your mentor’s permission, create and implement two formal or informal transitional activities that can each be completed in five minutes or less. Develop and teach one of the activities to students one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole class (preferable whole class) that reinforces or assesses the NHES and/or science standard while maximizing student involvement and efficiency.
Record a 5-10 minute whole group or small group teach-out video activity then upload the video into GoReact.
There are two ways to access this assignment. When accessing it through the calendar view, select the “Open Assignment” button to begin work. When accessing it through the Topic content, select the “Go to Assessment” button to begin work.
Remember, video and audio quality are important and should be taken into consideration. Ensure your video is filmed with sufficient lighting and the volume is adequate for viewers to hear. Intonation, expression, proper speech, and professional attire are expected.
Part 3: Reflection
Once you post your video, you will see it on the GoReact dashboard. Enter the playback screen by clicking the thumbnail. Watch the video and make at least two specific comments by bookmarking and making a comment where you see the following:
Biggest strength of your presentation and delivery
A place where you could improve your presentation and delivery to help you grow as a future educator
Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric in GoReact. Review the rubric in GoReact prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.
Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.
