Domain 1Planning and Preparation

4 Must Haves

0Knowledge of the content0Likely sources of error0Continual learning by teacher0Know your students

Content

0Subject matter0How people learn0Different styles of teaching0Scaffolding on already learned concepts0Child development

Likely sources of error

0Misconceptions common to topic0Patterns of thinking0Child development0Typical cognitive processes0Prior knowledge and how it should be used 0Students with special needs0Adjustments to instruction

Continual learning by teacher

0Renew your own learning and skills regularly0Stay up to date on pedagogy and research0Know how to use classroom materials0Know how to use technology

Know your students

0Build professional relationships with students0Know students learning needs0Know learning styles0Know student background, test scores, reading level0Know resources available to students0Give choices for learning when relevant0Assessments to fit student needs0Use assessment results to change your teaching

Assignments0READ Pgs. 43-620Review Ga. Standards at gastandards.org, choose the

grade level with which you will work this semester while planning lessons. Write on a sheet of paper: 0 Your name0 “I plan to use _______________ grade level performance

standards for my lesson plans this semester”

Become familiar with your chosen standards for math, language arts, science, social studies and one of the fine arts (visual, music, dance, or theatre)

Lesson Plan TemplateActivity Name: Age level of children: Objective/Standard: (what you want to teach) List of materials: (what will you need)   Preparation: (what do you need to do to be ready for the activity)   Attention grabber: (a lead in announcement or question, a joke, a poem, a story.. that will grab their attention and make them want to participate) Steps to be followed: (what will you do first, next, last)1.2.3.4.5.6.  Evaluation: (how will you evaluate if the child learned what you intended)

CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING The student understands the visual arts in relation to history and culture (National

Standard 4). The student recognizes the impact of art on history and different cultures and how history

and culture have influenced art. The student plans for and participates in a variety of activities that promote personal engagement in the study of art history and culture.

0 VA1CU.1 Identifies artists as creative thinkers who make art and share ideas. 0 a. Recognizes ways that artists are involved in communities (e.g.,

architects, painters, photographers, interior designers, educators, museum docents).

0 b. Recognizes and associates selected artists with their individual works.

0 VA1CU.2 Views and discusses selected artworks. 0 a. Names subject and theme. 0 b. Describes time and place. 0 c. Identifies artist and culture.

Typical Lesson Plan Book