Upload
patrick-hill
View
222
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
The “Nuts & Bolts”
of Teaching
Presenters--
J. B. Pike & Nancy G. Warrenfeltz
What is the “S.A.S.” program?
• Goals—– To work with, develop and
help to retain excellent teachers in Berkeley County.
• Purpose—– Provides help with
curriculum and instruction– Provides help with
classroom management– Provides help in
professional development
Student Achievement Specialist Program
You are a Walking & Talking Advertisement!
“You were hired to take a group of possibly disinterested,
howling, and unruly people and turn them into
interested, disciplined andproductive learners
in a well-managed environment!”
--Alice Waters
What To Do Your
First Few Weeks!
Learn to know “ ” people
Secretaries Custodians Administration Mentor Teacher and/or Department Chair Teachers (who work nearby) Teachers (with common content/grade) Technology Specialist
Learn the “Lingo”
• OEPA—Office of Educ. Performance Audits
• WVEIS—WV Education Information System
• NCLB—No Child Left Behind• AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress)• Cell Size (50 students in any subgroup)
• CSO—Content Standards/Objectives• Curriculum Mapping
more “Lingo”—
• SpEd—Special Education• IEP (Individualized Education Plan)• BD, LD, MM, MD, MS, AU
• ESL—English as a Second Language• LEP (Limited English Proficiency)
• SAT—Student Assistance Team
• Disciplinary Terms—• ASD (After-School Detention)• ISS (In-School Suspension)• OSS (Out-of-School Suspension)
Prepare—
• Your Room—• Keep it colorful, subject-related, well-organized and
informative!
• Your Rules—• Keep them clear and simple!
• Your Grade Book—• Keep in mind this is a “legal” document!• Document! Document! Document!
• Your Lessons—• Keep them usable and up-to-date!• Sample Lesson Plan
Characteristicsof an
Effective Teacher
Four Characteristics of anEffective Teacher
1. Professionalism
2. Classroom Management
3. Positive Expectations
4. Mastery Teaching
1. Professionalism
• Working with Students– Mutual respect
• Working with Peer Educators– Sharing
• Working with Administration– Initiative & commitment
• Working with Parents– Be supportive
• Personal Appearance– Attire and
behavior/mannerisms
Classroom Management
Well-Ordered Environment
+Positive Academic Expectations
=Effective Classroom
What is a “well-ordered environment”?
• There’s a place for everything—and everything is in its place!
• Student agendas
• Room is a neat and inviting learning environment!
• Work areas are easily monitored!
• Materials and equipment are organized and easily accessed!
Positive Expectations
“There is absolutely no research correlation between SUCCESS and
family background, race, national origin, financial status, or even educational
accomplishments.
There is but one correlation with SUCCESS, and that is
ATTITUDE.”“The First Days of School”
HOPEHave
Only
Positive
Expectations
Positive Expectations Attract
Positive Behaviors & Results
Positive Expectations—for the “Teacher”
• Show respect & take responsibility
• Be prepared & understanding
• Be consistent• Be a good role model• Get to know your
students • Communicate with the
parents
Positive Expectations—for the “Student”
• Show respect & take responsibility
• Be prepared each day• Work cooperatively with
others• Be willing to take risks• Do their best at all times
Positive Expectations—for the “Parent”
• Be involved
• Communicate with the teacher
Mastery Teaching—Key Elements
• The key elements in mastery learning are:
Clearly specifying what is to be learned and how it will be evaluated,
Allowing students to learn at their own pace, Assessing student progress and providing
appropriate feedback or remediation, and Testing that final learning criterion has been
achieved.
Mastery Teaching—Basics
• The “basics”—• Explain!• Rehearse!• Reinforce!
Hunter?
Bloom?
Wong?
Marzano?
Carroll?
Classroom Management“A P L”
• Basic Class Structure—– Anticipatory Set/”Bell Ringer”
• Reviews Previous Information or • Prepares class for what is coming today
– Stating the Objective—”Explain”– Teaching the Objective—”Rehearse”– Guided Practice—”Reinforce”– Closure—”Wrap Up the Lesson”
Additional “APL” Terms
• “Check for Understanding”
• “Wait Time”
• “Pass Option”
• “Pair & Share”
• “On the Clock”
More detailed training will follow!
Final Thought!
" Teaching is the profession
that creates all others.
I teach.
It's kinda like having a love affair with a rhinoceros."
--- Author Unknown
Just One More!!
In the teaching profession—
" Those who can laugh . . . last."
--- Stacy Lynn Skinner
SEE YOU SOON!
Have a great year!