RPI Day 5 Reflection

Today’s PLD made me think more carefully about how I plan my reading programme and independent tasks for students. One thing that really stood out to me was that follow-up tasks should not just be activities to keep students busy while I work with a reading group. The tasks should actually have a purpose and connect to the learning intention and success criteria. I also reflected on how important it is to make learning easy for students to access. We talked about class sites and making sure students can find what they need quickly without getting confused. It made me think about how clear my own class routines and online tasks are. Another thing I thought about was whether students really know what to do when they are not working with me. This reminded me that strong routines are important so students can work independently and stay focused while I am conferencing with groups. I also liked the discussion around linking learning across different subjects. It makes sense that if students are learning poems in reading, they can also explore poems in writing. This helps make learning feel more connected and meaningful for students. Lastly, we talked about using digital apps in a meaningful way. Technology should help students think, learn, and engage with the task instead of just giving them something to do. I have been using epic but its mostly for student to use it as enjoyment and reader mileage however I now know there are more features to this reading tool that I can use explicitly to link the stories they read on EPIC to the topic of inquiry or the texts they are reading during guided reading sessions with me. Action Points Make sure independent tasks clearly connect to the learning intention. Check that my class site is simple and easy for students to use. Strengthen classroom routines so students know what to do independently. Continue linking reading with writing and other learning areas. Use digital tools and apps more purposefully during learning tasks.