Name: Li Jen Huang Date of Reflection: 12/8/2024
TFE 800.41 Interactive Field Experiences in Planning Learning: Part 1
A well-planned lesson solves many of the problems a teacher faces before they enter a
classroom. Intentionally crafted activities that scaffold student learning to meet standards can
help ensure they remain on-level throughout the year. Well-chosen, differentiated activities
provide a teacher with the ability to teach all students effectively and keep them on-task. Also a
lesson plan with prepared time-management paired with a range of activities can help a teacher
with classroom management as many behavior issues in the classroom stem from boredom.
This field experience draws on courses such as Understanding Rigor, Understanding the TEKS,
and Elements of Effective Lesson Planning. As you spend time interacting with students in
another teacher’s classroom, pay special attention to how the teacher carries out their lesson
plans. While not required, it will be helpful to ask the teacher after class about their plan, their
rationale, how effective they felt their plan was, and what they would do different the next time
they teach the lesson. In your reflection, refer back to previous coursework to connect what you
saw in the classroom with theories about student learning and development.
Reflection Questions:
1. List at least three specific lesson objectives from your time in the classroom for this field
experience. What specific things did the teacher do to meet the objectives? Describe the
overall instruction and learning process you observed as well as specific details for each of
the three or more objectives?
In Ms. Wei's class, I observed several key objectives. Despite the diversity in student
levels, the teacher created an effective learning environment and tailored her teaching
strategies to meet each group's needs. Here are three specific objectives and the strategies
Ms. Wei used to achieve them:
1. Developing Vocabulary Skills: For beginner-level students, Ms. Wei focused on building
foundational vocabulary. She incorporated visual aids, such as flashcards and pictures, to
associate words with their meanings, ensuring comprehension. Repetition and simple
sentence examples were used to reinforce learning.
2. Enhancing Reading Comprehension: For advanced students, the objective was to
improve their ability to understand and analyze text. Ms. Wei used storytelling and
guided reading activities, followed by questions that encouraged students to infer and
summarize. This helped students engage critically with the material.
3. Promoting Collaborative Learning: In the enrichment group, Ms. Wei aimed to foster
collaboration and practical language use. She organized activities where students
TFE 800.41 Interactive Field Experiences in Planning Learning: Part 1
A well-planned lesson solves many of the problems a teacher faces before they enter a
classroom. Intentionally crafted activities that scaffold student learning to meet standards can
help ensure they remain on-level throughout the year. Well-chosen, differentiated activities
provide a teacher with the ability to teach all students effectively and keep them on-task. Also a
lesson plan with prepared time-management paired with a range of activities can help a teacher
with classroom management as many behavior issues in the classroom stem from boredom.
This field experience draws on courses such as Understanding Rigor, Understanding the TEKS,
and Elements of Effective Lesson Planning. As you spend time interacting with students in
another teacher’s classroom, pay special attention to how the teacher carries out their lesson
plans. While not required, it will be helpful to ask the teacher after class about their plan, their
rationale, how effective they felt their plan was, and what they would do different the next time
they teach the lesson. In your reflection, refer back to previous coursework to connect what you
saw in the classroom with theories about student learning and development.
Reflection Questions:
1. List at least three specific lesson objectives from your time in the classroom for this field
experience. What specific things did the teacher do to meet the objectives? Describe the
overall instruction and learning process you observed as well as specific details for each of
the three or more objectives?
In Ms. Wei's class, I observed several key objectives. Despite the diversity in student
levels, the teacher created an effective learning environment and tailored her teaching
strategies to meet each group's needs. Here are three specific objectives and the strategies
Ms. Wei used to achieve them:
1. Developing Vocabulary Skills: For beginner-level students, Ms. Wei focused on building
foundational vocabulary. She incorporated visual aids, such as flashcards and pictures, to
associate words with their meanings, ensuring comprehension. Repetition and simple
sentence examples were used to reinforce learning.
2. Enhancing Reading Comprehension: For advanced students, the objective was to
improve their ability to understand and analyze text. Ms. Wei used storytelling and
guided reading activities, followed by questions that encouraged students to infer and
summarize. This helped students engage critically with the material.
3. Promoting Collaborative Learning: In the enrichment group, Ms. Wei aimed to foster
collaboration and practical language use. She organized activities where students
