A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Another successful strategy is to develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team. If lesson plans are still collected, ask for them to demonstrate what will be done two weeks into the future. Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment by collecting these two weeks into the future.

Leadership 527

Leadership Archiving Lesson Plan Tradition 527

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 16, 2022

During my training to become a teacher, I was immersed in the work of Madeline Hunter when it came to lesson plan design. In simple terms, these are ungraded formative assessments that assess what students learned during the course of the lesson. What lesson this week is a natural fit for an exit ticket?

Junior High 518

Junior High Lesson Plan High School Education 518

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Secondly, develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team, mandating at least five walks per day for each member, and track visits and improvement comments on a color-coded Google Doc.

Leadership 541

Leadership K-12 Artifacts Lesson Plan 541

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

As a specialist, I have had to completely change the way I approach my lesson planning due to the frequency of times the classes come to me, the arrangement of my space & materials (for social distancing), being new to the school, and keeping in mind how I can foster connections with my students.

Lesson Plan 420

Lesson Plan Education 420

Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 19, 2025

” Teaching Reading Across the Day includes lesson plans, templates, and links to video demonstrations of all nine lesson structures, plus commentary on the decisions made during these lessons to help teachers learn to be responsive to students. .”

Pedagogy 263

Pedagogy Digital Resources Lesson Plan Library 263

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Lesson planning, grading, meeting with students before/after school, running clubs, and coaching all take up a great deal of their time as well. While online consider making some time to learn and then apply a new skill while earning a digital badge to acknowledge your informal learning. Consider flipping your faculty meetings.

Leadership 413

Leadership Lesson Plan Education 413

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan. When it came to the lesson plan piece, many of my colleagues and I in the Northeastern United States were educated in the Instructional Theory Into Practice Model (ITIP) developed by Madeline Hunter.

Lesson Plan 360

Lesson Plan Project-Based Learning Classroom Management Research 360

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The anticipatory set is used to prepare students for the lesson by setting the students' minds for instruction. This is achieved by asking a question or making statements to pique interest, create mental images, review information, focus student attention, and initiate the learning process.

Pedagogy 445

Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan Research 445

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Over the past few years, Ive learned that I cannot simply wing a lesson plan. I reread my lesson plans before I teach. I have built systems in my lesson planning approach that keep me organized because I know I cannot hold all this information in my brain.

Lesson Plan 117

Lesson Plan Teaching Humanities Education 117

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 2, 2019

turn in lesson plans, complete all observations/evaluations by a set date, etc.) Don’t read or respond to email and as a result, are unprepared for meetings or don’t get needed information to colleagues when required. Fail to meet a determined deadline (i.e.,

Leadership 419

Leadership Lesson Plan Cultures Tradition 419

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2013

As a result they are blinding using information and tend to focus on parts of a standard as opposed to the whole thing. As the Wiki states the lesson plans, unit plans, centers, textbook supplements, and other resources found on Wiki-Teacher are created and shared by educators.

Lesson Plan 287

Lesson Plan High School Education 287

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Be sure to check out these f ree lesson plans Arduino This is an open-source prototyping platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. For even more information visit Arduino Classroom. The simple Invention Kit is perfect for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between.

Social Justice 381

Social Justice K-12 Lesson Plan Teaching 381

TeachThought

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Chronos , on the other hand, represents chronological, structured time in education, focusing on scheduled periods, lesson plans, and the pacing of material delivery. Others take more time to explore ideas, ask questions, or internalize new information, leading to deeper critical thinking and stronger problem-solving skills.

Lesson Plan 269

Lesson Plan Critical Thinking K-12 Teaching 269

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Another successful strategy is to develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team. This will provide all teachers with consistent, concrete elements to focus on when developing lessons. If lesson plans are still collected, ask for them to demonstrate what will be done two weeks into the future.

Leadership 352

Leadership Lesson Plan Archiving High School 352

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

More often than not I do not see opportunities for student reflections through countless walk-throughs, lesson plan reviews, or audits of how digital tools are being used. As I work with schools and districts as a job-embedded coach, one of my main focus areas is to help improve pedagogy both with and without the use of technology.

Pedagogy 400

Pedagogy Lesson Plan Critical Thinking Research 400

ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

Beyond her work with students, Rhue is also committed to collaborating with their teachers, helping, for example, to impart her own knowledge of media and information literacy so they can pass it along to learners in their care. And I mean, I'm lesson planning, I'm unit planning. We're information specialists.

Library 114

Library Charter School Education Lesson Plan 114

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2017

Getting into classrooms both formally and informally can provide a much-needed critical lens to support professional practice while also building powerful relationships in the process. Owning what you see doesn’t just have to come from being physically present to make observations.

Artifacts 294

Artifacts Lesson Plan Leadership High School 294

ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

This disconnect also means that critical information about alternative certification pathways, financial assistance programs and professional development opportunities does not always reach immigrant educators who want to teach in Ohio or anywhere in the United States, for that matter.

Education 107

Education Professional Development Charter School Lesson Plan 107

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Not only are some schools incorporating Facebook into their lesson plans, but they are also tutoring students as young as 6-years-old on how to ''properly'' use the site. Yes, students are being tutored how to use Facebook. How do they do this, exactly?

Tutoring 231

Tutoring Lesson Plan Interactive Learning Middle School 231

Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Thankfully, the MLK vs Malcolm X Lesson and Civil Rights Timeline Project are ready for students to explore brave actions. MLK vs Malcolm X Lesson There is so much fascinating information to learn when studying MLK vs. Malcolm X. On top of this, there are needed video links, a lesson plan, and answer keys.

Lesson Plan 246

Lesson Plan History Social Studies Teaching 246

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

This information is completed and archived in the Professional Learning Portal (PLP), a free digital platform developed by ICLE to support schools in data collection, reflection and goal setting, to grow and improve. The DPA doesn’t just look at technology and innovation.

Archiving 349

Archiving Leadership Artifacts Cultures 349

TCI

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

With the right HQIM, students develop critical thinking skills, engage meaningfully with historical content, and become informed citizens ready to tackle complex societal issues. Teacher Support Materials: Lesson plans, pacing guides, and professional development resources are often included.

Social Studies 98

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Professional Development 98

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Vocabulary Lesson Plan Sept. Vocabulary instruction aligns with well-being because the research shows a strong relationship between vocabulary and intelligence, one’s ability to comprehend new information, and one’s ability to succeed.

Lesson Plan 52

Lesson Plan Social Studies Professional Development History 52

Becoming a History Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this situation, Seb’s lesson plan is thwarted from the get-go by his preoccupation with the HOW rather than the WHAT and the WHY. However, in this situation, it is unclear why the students need to get this information from source material, let alone dig up this this source material from underneath their desks.

Lesson Plan 68

Lesson Plan Pedagogy History Teaching 68

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

This information will then be reviewed at the initial meeting for reflection and goal-setting to grow and improve. School leadership teams are expected to collect and document aligned evidence for each item during this reflective process. The IPA doesn’t just look at innovation.

Artifacts 269

Artifacts Leadership Digital Resources Lesson Plan 269

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Some of these bonds have grown into deep friendships, and others have turned into formal or informal mentorships. I saw myself in their struggles with classroom management and lesson planning, and I was eager to share the strategies that had helped me.

Classroom Management 138

Classroom Management Social Justice Lesson Plan Cultures 138

The Effortful Educator

MARCH 17, 2025

I believe the last few monthly professional development offerings at my school have had a portion of time dedicated to different AI tools available to teachers to assist with writing lesson plans or developing questions from text or organizing and presenting content. I definitely wouldve been a student to misuse AI. Im not so sure.

Humanities 94

Humanities Lesson Plan Professional Development Research 94

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

With all the many state mandates and district directed professional development, as well as time after school devoted to grading and lesson planning, in her mind and many others, time was not readily available. Who was I to disagree, as her words were stark fact.

Artifacts 313

Artifacts Professional Development Lesson Plan High School 313

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

In Uncommon Learning I provide insight into Laura Fleming’s pioneering work in this area with the simple premise of acknowledging the informal learning that many educators now engage in on a daily basis. Micro-credentials can be used to guide, motivate, and validate informal learning. Users submit “proof” to her that they have done so.

Pedagogy 227

Pedagogy Lesson Plan Professional Development Educational Technology 227

TCI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

TCI’s social studies programs provide comprehensive planning and support tools so you can focus on what you do best: teaching. Here are a few tools to help you stay on top of lesson planning. Quickly Review Information in the Planning Box Start your lesson plan with the planning box.

Lesson Plan 52

Lesson Plan Primary Sources Professional Development Social Studies 52

TeachThought

JULY 18, 2024

Stay Organized and Efficient Organization and efficiency in planning and classroom management can save time and reduce stress, allowing more energy for teaching. Develop routines for common tasks such as grading, lesson planning, and classroom setup. Set aside time each week to reflect on your teaching.

Teaching 296

Teaching Classroom Management Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan 296

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2020

My suggestion when coaching teachers is to think about their online lessons through the lens of these building blocks. Would it be better to record a video and allow students to self-pace through the information or engage the group in a real-time video conferencing session? Do students need to engage with texts or podcasts?

Lesson Plan 218

Lesson Plan Tradition Teaching Education 218

Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

There is so much fascinating information to learn when taking any government course. So, including engaging, enriching lesson plans on presidents is essential to maintain this excitement! Thankfully, these resources, such as the Executive Branch Unit, make planning a breeze!

Lesson Plan 130

Lesson Plan Government Social Studies History 130

Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thankfully, this lesson helps students analyze the U.S. It even guides students through the history of political ideology and why they must become well-informed and engaged citizens. Specifically, the 55-minute lesson plan has notes, handouts, activities, and videos that students will love!

Lesson Plan 130

Lesson Plan Government Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

If the teacher is presenting information the same way for all students, that presentation would be more effective in a video. Video instruction puts students in control over the pace at which they progress through the new information. They pause a video, rewind it, or rewatch as many times as they need to understand the information.

Lesson Plan 218

Lesson Plan Humanities Teaching 218

Moler's Musing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This protocol helps students process information visually and create a set of notes they can reference throughout the unit. Curipod also lets you add, edit, or delete information on the slides, making it highly adaptable to fit your classroom needs.

Government 130

Government Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History 130

Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 9, 2023

New Deal Lesson There is so much to include when deepening a student’s understanding of the New Deal during Great Depression lessons. Thankfully, this inclusive lesson plan includes many activities to support student learning. While this lesson is easy to implement, it will lead to profound results.

Lesson Plan 130

Lesson Plan History Social Studies 130