Level 3 Inquiry

Presentation Sarah Farmer

December 7, 2022
 School
Context
➢ Suburban area in South-Central Florida
➢ 705 students
➢ ~37% Free/Reduced Lunch

School Mission Statement: “Vacation Elementary School will build a

collaborative community of learners that empowers excellence
through a safe and positive learning environment”
 Classroom Context and Assets
Second Grade Student Assets
12 boys Collectivist Culture

11 girls Social

7-8 years old Works best with partners

Learning Needs Learning Strategies:

5 students ELL
2 students with an IEP
10 students receiving Tier 2/3
RtI for reading
Graphic-based visual, Auditory
active, Interpersonal, Sensory
Motor, Multisensory, and Arts
Medium-based

5 students receiving Tier 3 RtI

for math
My Wondering: In what ways can
I integrate academic behavioral
strategies in the classroom to
promote self-efficacy within my
students?
 Implementation of Strategies

Classroom Jobs Morning Meeting Creating Goals

Giving students roles in the
classroom can help to build
confidence within themselves.
(Robinson, 2017)
Morning Meeting provides a
space where students can feel
safe to be themselves, and
allows each student to have
their own time in the day to
share.
(Kriete & Davis, 2018)
Creating goals which are
attainable can improve self-
efficacy because students will
learn they can do things when
they put their mind to it.
(Margolis & McCabe, 2003)
Implementation of Strategies
Instruction and Assessment
Read Aloud
Lesson
➢ Building classroom
community
➢ Assigning roles during
group work
➢ Providing specific,
positive feedback
Outcomes
Assessment Results
 Findings from Data Analysis
➢ Responsibility In

The Classroom

➢ The Necessity of

Explicit Instruction

➢ The Importance of

Routine and

Familiarity
What I’ve Learned Teaching
My Teaching Beliefs:

➢ A collaborative approach with the

referent authority base

➢ Any misbehavior is due to

underlying reasons

➢ The physical environment in a

classroom can make or break a

school year.
What I’ve Learned Equity
➢ Vocabulary Instruction
➢ Accommodations
➢ Teacher Support
 My New Wonderings: How might
I help my students resolve
conflicts amongst themselves?
In what ways might I continue to
implement what I have learned in
my new field placement
classroom?
 References
Carthy, T., Horesh, N., Apter, A., & Gross, J. J. (2010). Patterns of emotional reactivity and regulation in children with anxiety

disorders. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 32(1), 23-36.

Margolis, H., & McCabe, P. P. (2003). Self-efficacy: A key to improving the motivation of struggling learners. Preventing

School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 47(4), 162–169.

https://doi.org/10.1080/10459880309603362

Joët, G., Usher, E. L., & Bressoux, P. (2011). Sources of self-efficacy: An investigation of elementary school students in France.

Journal of Educational Psychology, 103(3), 649–663. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024048

Kriete, R., & Davis, C. (2018). The morning meeting book. Center for Responsive Schools

Robinson, J. (2017, October 23). Building student confidence. NEA. https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-

Thank you!