Welcome to the Ed Lab!

Ed LabMath & Reading Labs

Class #1

Welcome Introductions

Overview of Lab Class #1• Introductions• Purposes of the lab• Key lab dates & course materials• Resources in the lab• First day(s)

Purposes of the Lab• Grow as a teacher• Work with a child in a one-on-one

setting• Meet and talk with parents• Write lesson plans• Perform in a professional role

The Big Picture

The Basics• A reading and math lab are required• Receive .5 hour of credit for lab class• You will tutor up to 1 hour 15 minutes

twice a week, depending on which lab(s) you are completing

• Receive a separate grade for lab class• Your lab work will figure into your

methods course grade

Tutoring RequirementsThe Basics…

• We will place you with a student soon.• You will call the parent to find out about the

child and to finalize a schedule with the parent.

• You will begin tutoring within a week of receiving your placement.

• You will submit a lesson plan for approval for each tutoring session.

• Tutoring will continue through November.

Lab Schedule

PlanningMonday-Thursday 9:00-3:00

Friday 9:00-12:00

TutoringMonday-Thursday 3:00-6:00

Lesson Plans• Paper/pencil plans are due by

noon the day of tutoring.• TaskStream plans are due by

9:00am the day of tutoring.• A note about turning in plans

Key Lab Dates• At-A-Glance Calendar• Lab Class Dates• Other Important Dates to Consider

– Workdays/Break– Math Fair– Author Showcase

Lab ResourcesBook Collections Writing Center PuppetsGames Math Manipulatives Craft RoomScience Stuff Tape Players Kitchen

Curriculum Materials CenterAnd the Staff of the Lab!!!

Mark Your Calendar**Complete the Map Quest By January 24!

for 5 POINTS of your grade!**

Ed Lab Website: www.uncw.edu/ed/edlab

A question about

communication…

Before You Tutor• Review the child’s file• Call the parent• Prepare for the first session

Make ‘airport’ signArrive early-professional

manner/dressTurn in first day plans for approval

• Locate resources in the Ed Lab and CMC

Calling the Parent• Call parent within 2 days of

placement• If you need to leave a message, be

clear and professional.• Give them your contact

information.• Listen carefully to what they say

about the child. Take good notes.• Set your tutoring times and days.

(parking info for parent)

On Your First Day Tutoring…

• Meet the parent outside the Ed Lab. They will be coming in to sign papers.

• Wear your name tag. • Talk with the parent about where

and when they will pick up the child.

• Have parents see Ed Lab staff for any necessary paperwork.

First Day Plan• Get acquainted• Topics you can discuss:

– Pets– Brothers & sisters– Favorite food– Favorite books– Favorite things to do

• Tour the Ed Lab• Make a mailbox (one for your

learner and one for you)

First Day continued…• Work on an interest inventory

• Structured Activities with your student

• Choose math assessments– Pick three math assessments from

the Math Packet…consider grade level, math need, things that look fun, etc.

– Play a math game

First Day continued…• Choose books for the first day

– Pick two or three books from the Ed Lab collection…based on student interest, grade level, your favorites, etc.

– Complete a Response Activity

• Set goals for your time together

Reading Second Day Plan

Read AloudStudent reading (five finger test or

informal reading conference)RetellingWhat do good readers do?

What do good writers do?

Necessary Procedures• Signing In• Working Outside of Lab• Checking Cancellation Sheet• Lesson Planning

All lesson plans must be approved before being taught

In-Box and Out-BoxTwo-Pocket Folder

Before You Leave Today• Fill out and leave your Checklist(s)• Sign the “Permission to Photograph”• Get your Map Quest• Take first week plans with you• Ask any questions you may have