Teaching…. The Start of a New Career Janet Haas, Ed.D. M.A.T./CTE Wayne State University

The First Day of Teaching

Charlotte Danielson A Framework for Teaching  Planning and Preparation  The Classroom Environment  Professional Responsibilities  Instruction

Start by knowing your subject We are CTE teachers and “lived” it *This is content knowledge

Know your students:  Survey  Their age (9 th – 12 grade)  Motivation- Maslow  How do they learn – lecture, hands on, collaboration, cooperative learning, multiple intelligence (Gardner)  Back ground knowledge – work, experience, previous classes, interests, family  Levels of performance –  Special needs –support personnel, reading specialists

Instructional Outcomes  Looking at the MCCTE Navigator, organize your class according to 12 segments  Is it a one year or two year course  Then, decide how/when the segments shall be taught-what are the outcomes you expect  Make sure that the sequence of segments and standards flow – there is a flow to instruction – where knowledge is built  Make sure you provide academic support using teaching skills– reading  What if you students do not have grade level reading?  Challenge academic achievement while continuing to assure individual student success

Knowledge of Resources (and use of added-cost)  For the classroom-technology, supplies, texts  From the community-field trips, speakers, advisory board  All to expand student knowledge  Other CTE teachers

The Lesson - the key is good planning  What is your objective(s) for the day? –what do you expect them to take from the lesson –and how will you know that they “got it”?  Think about how you will deliver the lesson – lecture, demonstration, project based, student driven  Get constant feedback from the students – monitor for understanding (most important)  What activities will you have students perform?  What materials will you need to assist your demonstration and the students time on task  Are you going to have students work in teams?  Flipped classroom

Assessments  The big question…..how do you know that they are learning?  Does what they learned meet with your objectives and outcomes?  How will you assess them – daily, weekly, each unit, and reflection from past units (connectivity)  Critical Thinking –very important – higher order thinking – giving real world

Types of Assessments  Cooperative learning; Think, Pair, Share  Quiz  Authentic assessment-hands on  Question and answer  Real World problem solving in groups  “I Learned” statements  Written Reflection-Most important point you learned and what was not clear

The Classroom Environment  Respect and Rapport begins with the teacher  Interaction between students-be aware  Be positive  Be Firm, Fair and Consistent  Plan well – DO NOT “WING IT”  Most students want someone that will listen to them

Establishing a learning environment  It is very important to have a well managed classroom:  Classroom rules  Organized – seating chart  Lesson planning  On time  The teacher and mentor  Classroom expectations for learning and work–student pride  Importance for learning and achievement

Things to consider in a well managed classroom  Time for attendance/Time for lesson/ time for student practice  Supplies  Transitions – “breaks”  Furniture arrangement  Keep students actively engaged- 1 hour, 2 hour, and 2.5 hour  Supervision of para-pros  Substitutes-leaving detailed plans  Assemblies-supervision

Student Behavior  Expectations –rules /classroom/ school wide  Safety is Important  Monitoring behavior – classroom, lab, throughout the building – fire drills, lockdowns, tornados  What to do when students misbehave? Without stopping your instruction - move close to the student, give them eye contact, call their name, remind the student what they should be doing  Make sure they know you are addressing the behavior, not about them personally  Refer to the rule that was broken

Student Behavior –what to do  Talk with other teachers and counselor about the student  Call the parent at the start of the school year  Talk with an administrator  Consequences -Detention  Referral to administrator (continuous disruption)  Parent conference  EPT meeting – at your request  Other referral to administrator: fighting, possession/selling of drugs, stealing

Communicating with students  Directions given- written and oral -may need to repeat  Use of webpages  Syllabus/outline  Agenda on board – monthly calendar  How to start a new unit/topic – relate to something they may know –”SET”  Explain the objective of what they are about to learn – the why

Engaging our students  They are in your class, for the most part, because they have an interest in the subject.  Pacing your lesson -  What activities will you use?  Student interests?  Group work and engagement in projects  SPEAKERS and Field trips-Don't forget to use your advisory committee

Assessment in Instruction  Assessment criteria – your segments and standards – National Tests  What type of assessments – do not have to be paper and pencil  Feedback to students-talk with them about what hey need to work on to improve  Pre-tests/post tests  Student self assessment and monitoring  Students should be held accountable for their work

So they did not understand your well thought our lesson – what next  Good teaching always involves reflection – what you did well and what you can do differently within your lesson  Monitor, then adjust  Build confidence

Professionalism  Record keeping – attendance, grades, student assignments and tests  Student improvement and progress  Attitude in staff meetings and lunch; around staff, students  30 hours of PD each year

Communicating with parents  Academic, attendance, attitude, behavior  Open House  Advisory meetings  s, automated phone calls

The Professional Relationship  School wide activities like AdvancED/NCA School Improvement (40 SCECH’s)  Student activities outside of the classroom  Chaperones  Continue to learn about you subject, your former profession;  Get feedback from your peers  Get feedback from our administrators  Join ACTE and the specific organization your field represents

Professionalism each day  Integrity  Service to students –  Be an advocate for students and their learning  Be part of the decision making of the school  Follow the rules/regulations of the schools  Be the role model

And Remember…It IS About The Students!