teaching 101 by san luster and kassie williams [email protected] [email protected]...
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Teaching 101 by San Luster and Kassie Williams
[email protected] [email protected]
ContactsContacts: :
Debbie McAdams, Executive Director Debbie McAdams, Executive Director [email protected]
Victoria Greer, Director of Instruction Victoria Greer, Director of Instruction [email protected]
Marc Hayes, Director of Compliance [email protected]
WELCOME
Step One: Please sign in and complete the index card. On the index card, write your name, where you teach,
what you teach, and your years of experience. Place index card in labeled blue tray
Step Two: Pick a number and sit at the corresponding table.
Step Three: Complete name tag and print name on both sides—Fold corners opposite ways and the tag will stand.
Step Four: Please look at PowerPoint for today’s agenda/schedule.
Agenda
First Day of SchoolClassroom Procedures and RulesStudent AgendaParent Communication (positive)GradingOrganization (paperwork, IEP’s)Lesson PlanningTeaching Strategies/Activities
First Day of School
Set the tone Class Contract Multiple Choice test about teacher
http://www.proteacher.org/c/44_First_Day_of_School.html
Classroom Procedures and Rules
Democratically develop a set of rules and consequences.
1. Jointly develop class rules based on expectations and needs.
2. Discuss logical consequences.
3. Display the rules and consequences prominently.
Adapted from: Canter, Lee. (2001). Assertive discipline: positive behavior management for today’s classroom. Canter & Associates, vi, 234.
Student Agenda
MONTHLY/WEEKLY CALENDAR Write very important dates to students
Dance Football/Cheerleading practice Holidays (Spring Break) Here are a few ideas:
Academic information Project due dates Study sessions dates Teacher help session dates Paper due dates Homework assignments
OTHER USES Use a large paper clip or rubber band to mark the current month/week. Use a highlighter to mark test dates and another color to highlight project/paper due dates. Write owner’s name either on the cover or inside cover. Include a phone number. If planner is lost,
owner can be easily identified and contacted.
Read more at Suite101: How to Use a Student Planner: Assignment Notebook Strategies http://colleges.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_use_a_student_planner#ixzz0qvu3ee38
Parent Communication (Positive)
NewsletterHomework CommunicationQuestionnairesWeb Page
Grading
Rubrics Subjective judgments Scoring guidelines
Category 4 3 2 1Mathematical
ConceptsExplanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).
Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).
Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written.
Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written.
Working with Others
Student was an engaged partner, listening to suggestions of others and working cooperatively throughout the lesson.
Student was an engaged partner but had trouble listening to others and/or working cooperatively.
Student cooperated with others, but needed prompting to stay on-task.
Student did not work effectively with others.
Lesson Planning
To begin, ask yourself three basic questions:
Where are your students going?
How are they going to get there?
How will you know when they've arrived?
Organization (Paperwork, IEP’s)
IEP calendarRe-evaluation calendarIEP/Re-evaluation spreadsheet
Teaching Strategies/Activities
15 minute rotationsClassroom Rules & ProceduresLesson PlanningGradingBell RingersStrategies and Activities for the
classroom(When the music plays, move to the
next station)
Questions????
Resources
Canter, Lee. (2001). Assertive discipline: positive behavior management for today’s classroom. Canter & Associates, vi, 234.
http://www.proteacher.org/c/44_First_Day_of_School.html
http://www.teach-nology.com/gold/samples/ http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php http://www.teach-nology.com/