Clinical Field Experience B: Student Needs and Instructional Planning

This field experience will  give you practical experience observing how educators promote student  literacy development through phonemic awareness, as well as practical  experience in choosing instructional resources appropriate to curriculum  goals and content standards.

Allocate at least 5 hours in the field to support this field experience.

Observe, collaborate with, and interview your mentor teacher regarding literacy instruction.

In  collaboration with your mentor, identify a small group of 3-5 students  at various literacy skill levels and needs (i.e., below grade level, at  grade level, above grade level, IEP, ADHD, or behavior concerns). Take  time to observe and possibly assist with this group of students in the  classroom, focusing on their literacy skills.

Work with your mentor teacher on the following:

• Discuss your observations of the identified small group of students and their specific literacy needs.


• Consider instructional strategies to differentiate learning focusing on the identified student needs.


• Request  permission to design and deliver a literacy lesson plan and assessment  for the small group of students in upcoming field experience  assignments.


• Select a book to be used within the literacy  lesson plan you will be developing. The book should be appropriate for  creating reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing activities. Take  into consideration identified student needs, differentiation  strategies, and appropriate technology tools.

In 150-300  words, summarize and reflect upon your observations, collaboration, and  interview. Provide relevant examples that demonstrate specific student  literacy needs. Include literacy lesson plan ideas related to reading  comprehension, vocabulary, and writing activities that utilize the  identified book. Explain how you will use your findings in your future  professional practice.

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. Review the rubric prior to beginning the  assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful  completion.