Reciprocal Teaching

This term we began our Reciprocal Teaching program. It has been really interesting seeing how quickly the children have adapted the system and are now using thumbs up when answering any questions during group teaching time regardless of the subject. My level 3 group has run with the system and could easily run the session independently, they are loving sharing what they know and researching the parked clarifications afterwards. The level 2 group has the ability to run the session independently but is still working on managing themselves when I am not with them. I anticipate the level 2 and 3 readers making the most gains from this program. The two level one groups are enjoying the process but I am not sure they will make the same gains, but we will see.

Staff Meetings For Term Two

We have been learning to use eAstle at our staff meetings. I have used Astle previously at my last school and really enjoyed using it. I am looking forward to using the new eAstle this term. I think initially it will be very time consuming but will get quicker as I become more familiar with the marking schedule.
This week (week 3) we re-capped the methodologies for Te Reo. I am going to print out and laminate the methodology sheets and attach these to where i can see them to ensure I am following the process correctly.