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MEGHAN DEMBINSKI

MAT CANDIDATE TEACHING SUMMIT PRESENTATION

SPRING 2012

http://studentweb2.reinhardt.edu/psoe/Dembinski92320/

meghan.dembinski@gmail.com

You must be the change you wish to see in the world!

~ Mahatma Ghandi1

INTRODUCTION

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MEGHAN DEMBINSKI

Masters in Teaching – Early Childhood Education Conducted candidate teaching at Oak Grove Elementary Placed in a first grade classroom Collaborating teacher – Mrs. Pamela Griffin Taught all subjects including:

Guided Reading Singapore Math Language Arts Social Studies Health Science Center and Small Group Learning Calendar Time

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OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL“Mission Statement”

Meet the needs of each unique individual, to encourage life-long enthusiastic learners, and to promote a safe, positive and nurturing environment where

students, teachers, staff, parents and community work together.

Home to around 800 students – Grades K-4 Located in Acworth, GA Title One Distinguished School Current Principal – Dr. Jennifer Scrivner Current Asst. Principal – Mrs. Claire Dravis

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MY FIRST GRADE CLASS

Consisted of 23 students Diversity:

10 girls 13 boys 5 gifted students 2 IEP students 1 RTI 1 ESOL 1 Special Ed

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MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS, FEARS, STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES AS I

BEGAN CANDIDATE TEACHING

Excited

Nervous

MotivatedEnthusiastic

Anxious

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DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE

2:55-3:30Write in Agendas/Pack up ASP/Care Riders Dismissal/Bus Duty

1:50-2:55Story Time/Snack Language Arts/Writing

12:45-1:50Recess/Specials

12:15-12:45Science/Social Studies/Health

11:40 – 12:15Prepare for Lunch/Lunch

10:30 – 11:40 Math

9:30-10:30Guided Reading/Literacy Centers

9:00 – 9:30Math Calendar/Show-n-Tell

8:30 – 9:00Opening Activities, Oak Grove News

Pledge, Lunch Count, Attendance Morning Work, Class Meeting

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CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE:

DOMAIN I:  PLANNING FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 

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DOMAIN I:  PLANNING FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION &

ASSESSMENT

Lesson plan research and development Evaluation of pre-assessments Mrs. Griffin’s ideas and prior knowledge of

subjects Collaborating first grade teacher plans and

ideas

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DOMAIN I:  PLANNING FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

& ASSESSMENT 

Guided ReadingLeveled Reading

Social StudiesLandform

s

Language Arts

Jan Brett

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MY LESSON PLANS

Lesson plan observation one:Language Arts

Jan Brett

Lesson plan observation two: Social Studies

What are landforms?

Lesson plan observation three:Guided Reading

Leveled Reading 6 groups in all (highlighted 3 out of the 6)

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CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE:

DOMAIN II:  PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

& ASSESSMENT

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DOMAIN II:  PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

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Jan Brett Lesson2 groups (high and low)

Pre-Assessment

Post Assessment

Ongoing Assessment

DOMAIN II:  PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

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Landforms Lesson2 groups (high and low)

Pre-Assessment

Post Assessment

Ongoing Assessment

DOMAIN II:  PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

Guided Reading6 levels in all

(highlighted 3 of the 6 groups)

Rigby Benchmark Testing

Ongoing assessments

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DOMAIN II:  PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

Gro

up

1 • Sight word flash cards

• Prediction of book

• Leveled reading book “F”

• Comprehension questions throughout and at end

Gro

up

2 • Level reading book “G”

• Prediction of book

• Comprehension questions throughout story

• Fluency techniques, expression, and punctuation

• Graphic organizer

Gro

up

3 • Leveled reading book “M”

• Prediction of book

• Comprehension questions throughout story

• Beach ball comprehension at end of story

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DOMAIN II:  PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

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Group 1(1

Student)

• Student 1 has moved from a Level “F” to “H”

Group 2(3

Students)

• Student 1 stayed on level because of comprehension• Student 2 moved from level “G” to “H” • Student 3 moved from level “G” to “I”

Group 3(5

Students)

• Student 1 has moved from level “M” to “P” (still testing)

• Student 2 has moved from level “M” to “O” (still testing)

• Student 3 stayed on level because of comprehension• Student 4 and 5 have not betchmark tested yet

DOMAIN II:  PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

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CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE:

DOMAIN III:  IMPACTING STUDENT LEARNING

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DOMAIN III:  IMPACTING STUDENT LEARNING

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0-1 questions incorrect

2-3 questions incorrect

4 or more questions incorrect

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Pre-Assessment on Landforms

Post Assessment on Landforms

0-1 questions incorrect

2-3 questions incorrect

4 or more questions incorrect

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DOMAIN III:  IMPACTING STUDENT LEARNING

Landform books (valleys, mountains, plateaus

)

Landform Matching Activity/ Oral Review

Success!!

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CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE:

DOMAIN IV:  PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN SUPPORT

OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

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DOMAIN IV:  PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN SUPPORT OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION &

ASSESSMENT

Attended Scheduled

Faculty Meetings

Attended School

Performances

Helped with Pre-K and

Kindergarten Registration

Proctored for GCRCT Testing

Attended Grade Level

Meetings

Observed During Dibbles Testing

Attended and Participated

In IEP Meetings

Participated in Smart

Board Training

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MY PHILOSOPHY ON EDUCATION BEFORE…

Loving Environment

!

Learning Styles!

Differentiation!

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MY PHILOSOPHY ON EDUCATION AFTER…

Classroom Manageme

nt

Differentiation

Learning Styles

LovingEnvironmen

t

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS

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CONCLUSION 

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CONTINUING PLAN TO DEVELOP AS A

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR Become Certified Teach in any grade K – 5th (I love them all) Continue to research and develop my skills in

the education field with how it is changing and developing

Plan to get additional certifications and endorsements in the following: Special Education Gifted IEP ESOL

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SPECIAL THANKS!!

- ALL OF MY PROFESSORS AND EDUCATORS THAT HELPED ME GROW AND DEVELOP

- MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR ENCOURAGING ME ALONG THE WAY

- MY COHORT – IT HAS BEEN SO GREAT GETTING TO KNOW EACH OF YOU AND I HOPE

TO STAY IN CONTACT 29