HOMEWORK: Class Happenings Mr. Pierce Case Study Review Effective Teacher Role Play Our new Secretary of Education? BEST LESSON EVER “Backward Planning” DAILY OBJECTIVE: Students will describe the characteristics, skills, and dispositions of highly qualified teachers in suggesting strategies for handling classroom situations HOMEWORK: That Was Then Interview Share next block!

VIRGINIA TEACHING STANDARDS For the Professional Practice of Teachers Standard 1 : Knowledge of Students The teacher understands how students develop and provides learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development

VIRGINIA TEACHING STANDARDS Standard 2 : Knowledge of Content For the Professional Practice of Teachers Standard 2 : Knowledge of Content The teacher understands the central concepts, structures, and processes of the discipline(s) he/she teachers and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the subject matter meaningful to students.

VIRGINIA TEACHING STANDARDS For the Professional Practice of Teachers Standard 3 : Planning, Delivery, and Assessment of Instruction Designs coherent instruction Plans instruction to achieve objectives Differentiates instruction Uses materials, technology, resources Selects, evaluates, adapts multiple methods of instructional strategies Uses appropriate verbal/nonverbal communication Communicates specific performance expectations

VIRGINIA TEACHING STANDARDS For the Professional Practice of Teachers Standard 4 : Safe, Effective Learning Environment Creates safe and positive environment for students Manages classroom procedures to maximize learning Develops and maintains rapport with students Creates a supportive & encouraging environment

VIRGINIA TEACHING STANDARDS Standard 5: Communication & Collaboration For the Professional Practice of Teachers Standard 5: Communication & Collaboration Works in partnership with families to promote student learning Collaborates with admin, colleagues, community to promote and support student success

VIRGINIA TEACHING STANDARDS Standard 6: Professionalism For the Professional Practice of Teachers Standard 6: Professionalism Models professional and ethical standards Personal integrity Continually reflects on, evaluates, and seeks to improve his/her practice Takes responsibility for and participates in meaningful continuous process of professional development

CASE STUDY: MR. PIERCE GROUPS STANDARD ASSIGN Quick Present Effective Classroom Practices

Effective Teacher Role Play

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL For Standards-based Instruction and Assessment VA SOLs & Division Curricular Objectives Support & Enrichment Interventions Research-Based Instructional Strategies What do we want students to know and be able to do? What do we do if they did not learn? What do we do if they did learn? Continuous Improvement of Student Learning How do we teach so that ALL students learn? Standards-Based Assessments Data Analysis How will we know what and how well students have learned? What does the data reveal? Did the students learn?

“BACKWARD PLANNING” Understand by Design Teaching & Learning is PURPOSEFUL Where am I going? How will I know when I get there? Stage 1: Identify desired results Stage 2: Determine acceptable evidence Stage 3: Plan learning experiences and instruction

“BACKWARD PLANNING” UNIT PLANS vs. DAILY LESSON/LEARNING PLANS Unit Plans outline from start to finish as “loose or tight” as desired Daily “Learning” Plans detail specific daily activities, objectives, materials, homework, etc.

“Best Lesson Ever” Stage 1: Identify desired results Stage 2: Think back on all of the classes you have taken, what would you describe as one of the BEST lessons EVER?! First, describe the class, the experience, the lesson THEN, consider the stages below. What do you think your teacher was trying to achieve for each stage? Stage 1: Identify desired results Stage 2: Determine acceptable evidence Stage 3: Plan learning experiences and instruction

HOMEWORK: Class Happenings Mr. Pierce Case Study Review Effective Teacher Role Play Our new Secretary of Education? BEST LESSON EVER “Backward Planning” DAILY OBJECTIVE: Students will describe the characteristics, skills, and dispositions of highly qualified teachers in suggesting strategies for handling classroom situations HOMEWORK: That Was Then Interview Share next block!