Teaching 101 by San Luster and Kassie Williams

sandricia.luster@mnps.org kassie.williams@mnps.org

ContactsContacts: :

Debbie McAdams, Executive Director Debbie McAdams, Executive Director debra.mcadams@mnps.org

Victoria Greer, Director of Instruction Victoria Greer, Director of Instruction victoria.greer@mnps.org

Marc Hayes, Director of Compliance marcus.hayes@mnps.org

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.

Today’s Schedule8:30: Sign-in8:40: Whole Group9:30: Rotations10:05:Restroom Break10:20: Rotations11:15: Whole Group/Evaluations

Today’s Schedule8:30: Sign-in8:40: Whole Group9:30: Rotations10:05:Restroom Break10:20: Rotations11:15: Whole Group/Evaluations

AgendaFirst 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 1MathematicalConcepts

Explanation 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/