Welcome to
the Ed Lab!
Ed Lab
Math & 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 Requirements
The 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
Planning
Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00
Friday 9:00-12:00
Tutoring
Monday-Thursday 3:00-6:00
Lesson Plans
• Paper/pencil plans are due by noon
the day of tutoring.
Key Lab Dates
• At-A-Glance Calendar
• Lab Class Dates
• Other Important Dates to Consider
– Workdays/Break
– Math Fair
– Author Showcase
Lab Resources
Book Collections Writing Center Puppets
Games Math Manipulatives
Craft Room
Science Stuff Tape Players Kitchen
Curriculum Materials Center
And the Staff of the Lab!!!
Mark Your Calendar
**Complete the Map Quest By September 5!
for 5 POINTS of your grade!**
Ed Lab Website:
www.uncw.edu/ed/edlab
Before You Tutor
• Review the child’s file
• Call the parent
• Prepare for the first session
Make ‘airport’ sign
Arrive early-professional manner/dress
Turn 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 your student and family 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:
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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 Aloud
Student reading (five finger test or
informal reading conference)
Retelling
What do good readers do? What
do good writers do?
Necessary Procedures
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Signing In
Working Outside of Lab
Checking Cancellation Sheet
Lesson Planning
All lesson plans must be approved
before being taught
In-Box and Out-Box
Two-Pocket Folder
Before You Leave Today
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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