Components of a lesson plan
An overview of the goals of a lesson, and teacher and student actions that guarantee that the students achieve those goals.
what is a lesson plan
A student’s willingness, need, desire and feeling of necessity to participate in, and be successful in, the learning process.
what is student engagement
where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, taking risks, asking questions, and confronting challenges in their learning.
what is A positive learning environment
The qualities, behaviors, and attitudes a person exhibits on the job
what is Professionalism
A tool used to collect data about student understanding of learning objectives
what is an assessment
Statements that describe what students will be expected to know and be able to do by the end of the lesson.
what are objectives
What does Student engagement increase?
student attention and focus
Where you are creating and nurturing the positive environment
what is The physical environment
Respecting and obeying the law, being honest and demonstrating good moral character, and being equitable and fair to all
what are Ethics
Used following a learning sequence to determine to what extent students met the learning objectives.
what is a summative assessment
The use of explicit teaching techniques and modeling to teach a specific skill. This is where new content is introduced.
what is direct instruction
How does student engagement motivate students?
to think critically and use higher order level thinking skills
how space is used and defined in a classroom and the organization of materials in the classroom. How the classroom is set-up.
what is The layout
Required training and continuing education that teachers must complete to renew a teaching certificate in the state of Texas
what is Continuing education
Used to determine student progress during learning and Inform text Instructuonal steps for students
what is a formative assessment
Students work with the teacher to practice and apply what they just learned during direct instruction.
what is Guided Practice
Ensure assignments vary in their level of difficulty and provide adequate resources to guarantee they are challenging, but doable.
what is an engagement strategy
Made up of posters bulletin boards, whiteboards, rules and procedures
what is Wall space
a document that summarizes an individual's skills, experience, and accomplishments, primarily used to secure employment or other opportunities
what is a resume
Is only a snapshot of student understanding—there is not time to assess every student, so some questions or misunderstandings may be overlooked.
what is a challenge to assessments
Structured supports offered to students by the teacher to help students attain a strong command of a new skill and/or concept.
what is scaffolding
diagrams of a classroom that show where each student will sit
what are Seating charts
Using active listening, "I" statements, and non verbal communication
what is professionally handling conflict