Instruction and Assessment

Performance*Area*B:*Instruc2on*and*AssessmentStandard'B1'9'Communicates'accurately'and'effec=vely'

with'studentsBenchmarks!that!a!teacher!has!successfully!met!this!standard:1. Gives!clear!instruc?ons!to!students2. Uses!a!variety!of!methods!to!communicate!with!students3. AQempts!to!engage!all!students!in!discussion4. Uses!effec?ve!ques?oning!and!discussion!techniques

Visual Instruction Plans for students to segment tasks

Explicit instruction about discussion skills and questioning.

Communicate with students in a variety of ways. Ex) “write around protocol”

Standard'B2'9'Defines'learning'expecta=ons'and'provides'=mely'evalua=ve'feedback'on'student'

performanceBenchmarks!that!a!teacher!has!successfully!met!this!standard:1. Communicates!learning!expecta?ons!taking!into!account!developmental!needs2. Provides!?mely!feedback!regarding!student!performance

Rubrics for Reading and Writing

I use these to clearly outline expectations, develop a culture of assessment for learning, and to evaluate student work.

Standard'B4'9'Uses'appropriate'assessment'techniques'to'measure'and'report'student'learning

Benchmarks!that!a!teacher!has!successfully!met!this!standard:1. Uses!mul?ple!sources!of!informa?on!to!assess!students!learning2. Assesses!students!using!SAS!standards!and!benchmarks3. Uses!appropriate!assessment!tools4. Uses!appropriate!assessment!strategies!for!ESOL!and!AS!students5. Repor?ng!is!based!on!mul?ple!sources!of!informa?on6. Celebrates!achievement!of!student!learning!goals7. Keeps!accurate!documenta?on

I have used a variety of standardized and self developed assessments. I am completely transparent and communicate the results in a developmentally appropriate manner to students. I believe that teachers and school officials should educate parents about what test results mean so that they can develop a clear picture of their child’s learning without any confusion or misconceptions. It is also important to use multiple assessments to develop an understanding of a child’s needs.

Standard'B5'9'Mo=vates'and'engages'all'students'in'meaningful'learning'and'growth

Benchmarks!that!a!teacher!has!successfully!met!this!standard:1. Uses!diverse!instruc?onal!strategies!and!resources2. Provides!opportuni?es!for!higher!level!thinking!skills3. Provides!opportuni?es!for!ac?ve!engagement4. Makes!learning!relevant!in!a!variety!of!ways5. Conveys!enthusiasm!for!learning!and!teaching6. Demonstrates!flexibility!and!responsiveness!to!student!engagement

Standard'B6'9'Differen=ates'instruc=on'to'meet'the'needs'of'their'students

Benchmarks!that!a!teacher!has!successfully!met!this!standard:1. Differen?ates!content,!process,!product,!and!/or!learning!environment2. Differen?ates!according!to!students’!interest,!readiness,!and!learning!profile3. Differen?ates!in!keeping!with!English!language!proficiency4. Differen?ates!to!promotes!literacy!learning

Standard'B7'9'Integrates'the'use'of'technology'into'instruc=on'and'learning'goals

Benchmarks!that!a!teacher!has!successfully!met!this!standard:1. Demonstrates!understanding!of!the!Na?onal!Educa?onal!Technology!Standards!(NETS)!and!benchmarks!

appropriate!to!grade!level!for!students2. Appropriately!integrates!the!use!of!technology!as!an!instruc?onal!tool!/!Uses!technology!rou?nely!to!

enhance!learning3. Demonstrates!mastery!of!NETS!for!teachers

Students in my class:

- each have their own BLOG- embed videos on their BLOGS- embed digital books and magazines on their BLOGS- post pictures on their BLOGS- embed their voice over digital presentations- use i-movie and other video/audio software- use photo editing software such as i-photo and adobe photoshop- combine different types of media into digital projects that enhance their learning- use technology as a vehicle for learning in my classroom- participate in some activities that are defined by technology rather than enhanced

“Fakebook” Pages

Students created “fakebook” pages for characters in historical fiction novels they read. This activity is an example of an activity that is defined by technology. Generation Z students are well connected through social media. Activities that tap into their knowledge of social networking are more authentic and allow students to make stronger connections to standards and content.