A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 7, 2024

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DECEMBER 12, 2021

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Highlights include the following: Standards-aligned lesson plans across an array of content areas : There is a great deal to explore here. Each lesson contains an estimated time for completion, materials, technology to be used, and appropriate grade level.

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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. Her Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) model helped me identify the strategies I would use on a daily basis to help my students learn.

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Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

This includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, URLs to videos, and all activities. Luckily, these 11 lesson plans help make that happen! Students will even learn how to register to vote! Since there is a lot to include when teaching voting in the social studies classroom, this resource has everything needed!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Abolishing the routine of announced observations, having teachers provide artifacts of evidence to show the bigger picture since you can never see all that is done in a single observation, and prioritizing the collection assessments over lesson plans can also be effective.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Below are some to consider: Daily meeting : Many educators have heard of the Morning Meeting , where students engage in various SEL activities prior to the start of content-related lessons. Lesson planning/activities : While Daily Meeting is a great start, SEL should be emphasized across the curriculum.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Closure draws attention to the end of the lesson, helps students organize their learning, reinforces the significant aspects of the lesson, allows students to practice what is learned, and provides an opportunity for feedback and review. Time must be set aside for closure, and efforts should be made to include it in lesson plans.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

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. Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2018

Sara Briggs sums it up nicely: "Research shows that relevant learning means effective learning and that alone should be enough to get us rethinking our lesson plans (and school culture for that matter). This improves memory, both short-term, and long-term, which is all backed by science.

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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. It is never easy in the role of a teacher either. Time is the number one enemy of needed change and improvement in my opinion.

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NCHE

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

It made history a part of my life, not just, ‘I’m teaching this subject and I’m going home and doing this and creating this lesson plan.’ As she started creating programs, she was given the freedom to explore themes and topics she was personally invested in. “It It became a series of undiscovered parts that I got to figure out.

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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. Chronos , on the other hand, represents chronological, structured time in education, focusing on scheduled periods, lesson plans, and the pacing of material delivery.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

MLK vs Malcolm X Lesson There is so much fascinating information to learn when studying MLK vs. Malcolm X. So, this lesson plan provides teachers with the necessary tools to educate students about the intricacies of the Civil Rights Era. On top of this, there are needed video links, a lesson plan, and answer keys.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 2, 2019

turn in lesson plans, complete all observations/evaluations by a set date, etc.) Correct me if I am wrong, but in education, teachers and administrators don’t receive zeros if they: Don’t arrive to work on time. Fail to meet a determined deadline (i.e.,

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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. The simple Invention Kit is perfect for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between. Each kit comes with a MaKey MaKey, Alligator Clips, USB Cable.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2017

Developing strategies to ensure a return on instruction through the collection of standards-aligned artifacts (lesson plans, projects, student work) and portfolios can clearly illustrate whether changes to professional practice are occurring or not.

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A Lesson Plan for Teachers

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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A Lesson Plan for Teachers

JULY 5, 2023

The following are my favorite collaborative classroom activities that will let your students build a […] The post How To Boost Student Success: 5 Engaging Collaborative Classroom Activities appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers.

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A Lesson Plan for Teachers

JULY 19, 2023

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AUGUST 2, 2023

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 12, 2020

Stay the entire lesson. These can be detailed lesson plans, assessments, performance tasks, student work, use of data to improve instruction, modifications for ELL/SPED learners, portfolios, or professional learning opportunities. Below are some strategies that can be used by administrators to remove the stigma of observations.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

Artifacts such as assessments, lesson plans, unit plans, projects, and examples of student work can easily be converted to a sharable link using Google Docs. Links to your resources and work can be archived and annotated using a social bookmarking tool such as Diigo.

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Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 31, 2024

Luckily, this lesson has everything needed to help students critically analyze the nomination process. Specifically, the lesson fits perfectly within a 55-minute lesson plan. Since teachers are busy, there are answer keys and lesson plans to make preparation a breeze. Constitution.

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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.

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Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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! Presidential Succession Lesson This is the perfect way to teach your students all about presidential succession!

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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.

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 14, 2024

Causes of World War II When completing World War II lessons, students need to understand what caused it. There is even an Atlantic Charter reading, video links, a complete lesson plan, and answer keys. To ensure students understand how the past impacts the present, they need to have interactive lessons.

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Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thankfully, this lesson helps students analyze the U.S. Specifically, the 55-minute lesson plan has notes, handouts, activities, and videos that students will love! They will be engaged every minute of the lesson as they develop their thoughts on the U.S. government critically using their own minds! Government.

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A Lesson Plan for Teachers

MAY 24, 2023

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JUNE 7, 2023

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JUNE 21, 2023

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A Lesson Plan for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

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