Clinical Field Experience C: Case Study - William Finds His Base
The video "William Finds His Base" follows William's progress throughout the year. Based on your observations, complete a 250-500-word reflection that incorporates the following:
William's Progress: How does William progress in reading during the year? How did William's reading accuracy and fluency develop over the year during guided reading, shared reading, and independent reading? What strategies did he use to read unfamiliar words in context and how he monitors his reading? How do his perceptions of his reading abilities change over time? What factors influence this progress? What questions do you have about his literacy development?
Classroom Environment: What instructional practices in reading and writing promote William's literacy development? How does Ms. Soto support William's use of strategies to read and comprehend texts? How does the classroom environment encourage and support William, as he becomes an independent reader?
Applications to Practice: How will this observation influence your teaching practices?
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.