Lesson Plan Reflection
For this blog, I chose to reflect on the lesson plan linked below, "Using picture books to explore identity, stereotyping, and discrimination". I really liked this lesson because for each 45-minute session (8 of them), students are either defining, connecting, sharing personal thoughts, or collaborating with one another, and if not one of those there is a class discussion happening. I feel like all of those components are important when it comes to teaching a good lesson. Throughout the lesson, I like that there is questions listed that can help guide the classroom discussion, to keep it flowing with the topic of identity, stereotyping, and discrimination. One thing that I truly love that ties all 3 books together to the objective is the chart that is being filled out throughout the lesson. For the chart, students, as a class, are filling in the ways that the characters from the books are expressing identity, being stereotyped, and being discriminated against. I feel like this chart activity is helpful in helping students differentiate and understand the three. For the overall lesson frame, something I like that they provide is the last section where there is suggestions of how you can assess, and what to do to make sure everything flows well. One thing I would add, is for students to do their own research and find films, books, videos or even articles, that have to do with one of the three (identity, stereotypes, discrimination); and if they want to, they can share their discoveries with the class. Overall I think this is a great lesson plan to teach identity, stereotyping, and discrimination; and if I decide to teach upper elementary, I would like to use this as a reference lesson!
Using picture books to explore identity, stereotyping, and discrimination.
Hi Tatyana! I'm glad you liked this lesson plan, and might use it as a reference in your future classroom! It seems that students are always engaged in something that is meaningful, and will help them to develop their knowledge of the subject. I liked how you mentioned there are guiding questions to keep discussion flowing. It ensures that students are staying on task and engaging in meaningful discussion. The chart seems like a great idea that allows students to keep track of what they have learned and their ideas on the subject. Your suggestion of allowing students do their own research is a great idea! Something that would need to go along with that is ensuring the resources they use are credible and how to find credible resources.
ReplyDeleteHi Olivia! Thanks for mentioning the credible resources, definitely agree!
DeleteHi Tatyana,
ReplyDeleteI also did my blog post on this lesson plan. I loved what you wrote. I really liked this website for lesson plans, it was just so detailed and organized, I will definitely be using it in my future classroom. For this lesson plan specifically, one change someone else had suggested was adding more physical hands-on movement activities just because it is so writing and reading-heavy. I also agree that it is great for upper classes but i'm sure there are ways to modify it for younger students. I also like that this lesson has multiple different books that all connect, not just one. Another thing I would maybe add is asking the student to try and find a book that they could use to explore identity, stereotyping, and discrimination, then have them explain why they chose that specific book. Overall though I loved the lesson plan and website and what you wrote about it.
Hi Abbey! I also read the blog about adding hands-on and movement, and I also really liked that idea. Really love your idea of having them find their own book to explore, definitely would love to try it in the future!
DeleteHi Tatyanna! I really enjoyed your post and I think that this lesson plan is rich in valuable information for students as well as gives them an opportunity to develop their thoughts and knowledge on all of it. I am actually really interested in potentially using this in my future classroom. I like that there are many different connections to this lesson plan, the content, and the activities you can do. Having the three books I think also helps with providing a well-rounded understanding of identity, stereotyping, and discrimination. The whole lesson, I thought, would be very beneficial in the classroom. I also enjoyed reading your reflection on it all. Can't wait for more blog posts!
ReplyDeleteHey Tatyanna!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your reflection on the lesson plan about exploring identity, stereotyping, and discrimination using picture books. I chose to review and reflect on the other lesson plan so it was interesting to hear your perspective about this one. The way you described the different components of the lesson made it sound super engaging for students. I really like the idea of the chart activity! It must be helpful for students to see how characters in the books express their identities and face stereotypes and discrimination. It really brings those concepts to life. Your suggestion to have students find their own materials like films or articles related to the topic is awesome. It encourages them to explore and share their discoveries, making the class even more interactive. I'm curious if you have come across any specific books or resources that you would want to use if you implemented a lesson like this in your own classroom. I think you did a great job reflecting on this lesson plan and I look forward to reading more blog posts from you!