EDLI: Video - Reflection

I enjoyed watching the video of Ms. Owens kindergarten class. I was amazed at the level of reading and writing the children were on. This was obviously because of Ms. Owens great instruction and optimism that each student is already a reader and writer. Having a class filled with ELL students can be very challenging; however I saw great methods of gradual release of responsibility and learning comprehension being implemented. Ms. Owen encourages her students to use the first language to help them understand what they are learning in English. I thought that was a great idea since a student might understand the concept, yet since the student is still learning English, they can’t find the correct words to use and show their understanding. I liked the way Ms. Owen used collaborative learning by allowing students to share their writings and illustrations with the class. Collaborative learning proves to bring students to a higher learning and comprehension level. Ms. Owen classroom was a welcoming and friendly environment; definitely a place where students were motivated and engaged in their learning.