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Independent Practice

Independent Practice. Nicole Pluchino , Katelyn Biggane , and Meg Longo. Agenda. Definition of Independent Practice Questions to consider Methods Opinions Closure. Independent Practice. Definition

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Independent Practice

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  1. Independent Practice Nicole Pluchino, Katelyn Biggane, and Meg Longo

  2. Agenda • Definition of Independent Practice • Questions to consider • Methods • Opinions • Closure

  3. Independent Practice • Definition • Usually the 6th in writing an effective lesson plan after defining the Objective, Anticipatory Set, Direct Instruction, Guided Practice and Closure. • Through Independent Practice, students have a chance to reinforce skills and synthesize their new knowledge by completing a task on their own away from the teacher’s guidance (guided practice).

  4. Questions to Consider • Based on observations during Guided Practice, what activities will my students be able to complete on their own? • Example: After guided practice, using activities such as flash cards and matching vocabulary word exercises the students will be able to use each word in a sentence correctly through Independent Practice.

  5. Questions to Consider… • How can I provide a new and different context in which the students can practice their new skills? • Example: After learning about shapes in guided practice, students will be able to identify each shape in their everyday lives through Independent Practice.

  6. Questions to Consider… • How can I offer Independent Practice on a repeating schedule so that the learning is not forgotten? • Example: Be sure to differentiate the type of Independent Practice. If on Monday you assign a worksheet, on Tuesday let the students utilize technology with an interactive treasure hunt!

  7. Questions to Consider… • How can I integrate the learning objectives from this particular lesson into the future? • Example: In a previous lesson you taught about civilizations that formed along river valleys. In a later lesson discuss the characteristics and why civilizations formed around them.

  8. Methods of Independent Practice • Independent Practice can take the form of a homework assignment or worksheet. • It is also important to think of other options such as: • Web Quests • Completing a Venn Diagram • Scavenger Hunt • Completing a Graphic Organizer

  9. Time Management • Independent Practice should not be a lengthy and tedious activity. It should be a thought out task to measure student’s progress, check for understanding, and see what can be accomplished without the teacher. • The amount of homework should correspond with the grade level. It is a good baseline to start at about 10 minutes of HW per grade. • Example: 7th Grade students will have roughly 70 minutes of homework for all their courses.

  10. Views on Homework • Viewpoints of Parents • “For me, perfect practice makes perfect. I think all grades should have a little homework from a classroom teacher.” –Michelle Reale, 5th grade parent • “Children already spend 7+ hours at school each day, and then they come home with homework-sometimes several hours worth! It is absurd.”- Nancy Cronin, 6th & 9th Grade Parent • “I think it is beneficial for those who truly do it, however kids today either have their parents do it for them or they copy off other students right before class.” – Mark Bianco, 7th grade parent

  11. Views on Homework • Viewpoints of Students • I think, that for kids that take it seriously, it does help in reinforcing what you have learned. It helps you remember easier.” –Bradley Bloomer, 7th grade student. • “I don’t think homework is good for learning, just for practice.” –Alex Moore, 5th grade student.

  12. NB!!!!!! • Make sure that the Independent Practice is aligned with the goals, standards, and objectives of your lesson! • Once Independent Practice is done, you should assess the results, see where the learning may have failed, and use the information you gather to inform future teaching. • Parents should be supervisors or facilitators. • The purpose of HW should be explained to students. • Assigned HW should always be followed up with.

  13. Homework in the News • Fox News: Homework Debate

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