Hello, l am looking for TEACHERS working with children aged 7 - 9 years old for my PhD in design. All l need is for you to complete a short 5-minute survey. As l need 300 people, your participation will mean the world to me!
A number of years ago I wrote a book called "Magical Connections". Last year I put together a digital resource online. You can download the book for free and learn some great strategies to connect with your students check it out at: [link removed]
1. Do you prefer using written or mental lesson pl...See MoreHello! I am currently a student in a TESOL program, and I have been given just a few questions regarding teacher approaches to lesson planning to use in interviewing some teachers as part of an assignment. Any and all responses would be very much appreciated! The questions are as followed:
1. Do you prefer using written or mental lesson plans? For what reasons do you prefer this method over the other?
2. When making a lesson plan, what are the main considerations that influence the lesson plan? Why would you say these factors are important in lesson planning?
1. I usually use mental l...See MoreHi Tabitha, Glad to see a TESOL student as it is a developing field where we need more good teachers. I've been teacher 9th and 10th grade English Language Arts teacher using modified state versions of common core standards for the last 7 years of my career at this time, so that experience does affect my answers.
1. I usually use mental lesson plans at this point in time as I have developed and modified these lessons over the course of multiple years; therefore, I don't usually take the time required to write everything down. However, I do have a calendar for each unit where I put at least the title of each lesson or the skill that will be worked on each day. I don't consider this a full lesson plan though.
2. When making a lesson plan some of the greatest factors to consider are the following: -The standard or objective that you are trying to teach - The student's prior knowledge or schema about that topic - How to actively engage the students' interest in the topic - How you will assess the students' knowledge of the topic - How to make the topic accessible to all students (ELL, SLD, etc)
1. I usually use mental l...See MoreHi Tabitha, Glad to see a TESOL student as it is a developing field where we need more good teachers. I've been teacher 9th and 10th grade English Language Arts teacher using modified state versions of common core standards for the last 7 years of my career at this time, so that experience does affect my answers.
1. I usually use mental lesson plans at this point in time as I have developed and modified these lessons over the course of multiple years; therefore, I don't usually take the time required to write everything down. However, I do have a calendar for each unit where I put at least the title of each lesson or the skill that will be worked on each day. I don't consider this a full lesson plan though.
2. When making a lesson plan some of the greatest factors to consider are the following: -The standard or objective that you are trying to teach - The student's prior knowledge or schema about that topic - How to actively engage the students' interest in the topic - How you will assess the students' knowledge of the topic - How to make the topic accessible to all students (ELL, SLD, etc)
In the age of standardized tests, personalized learning plans are a welcome break that embrace personal growth and individualization. There are three approaches you can take - full size class approach, small group approach, and a hybrid approach. There’s more information on the topic here if interested:
ErinSHey there, Is this form of lesson planning possible in collaboration with other teachers and multiple subjects? I am curious about how it would work across the board or is it geared more towards specific subjects? Thank you!
Being involved in movement positively affects children both cognitively and physically. Here are 20 quick, simple ideas to use (and adapt) in your classroom. {Click below]
Hi- I have great anxiety around writing lesson plans. So much so, that I often don't do them, and show up and just try to wing it. Sometimes I can pull this off, but overall, it does not work very well! Has anyone else struggled with this, and if so, how did you overcome it? Thanks, nr
Lesson planning can be stressful. Focus on 4 major points: 1) Objectives or lesson outcomes 2) Teaching Materials (list of everything you'll use in class) 3) Procedure: Warm-up/lead-in, activities, guided questions...) 4) Assessment/checking for student understanding (one- minute papers, 3-2-1,..) you can even use digital tools (i.e kahoot...)
The following sites are great sources for lesson plans and ideas
On 3/20/16, nr wrote: > Hi- I have great anxiety around writing lesson plans. So much > so, that I often don't do them, and show up and just try to wing > it. Sometimes I can pull this off, but overall, it does not work > very well! Has anyone else struggled with this, and if so, how > did you overcome it? Thanks, nr
On 3/20/16, nr wrote: > Hi- I have great anxiety around writing lesson plans. So much > so, that I often don't do them, and show up and just try to wing > it. Sometimes I can pull this off, but overall, it does not work > very well! Has anyone else struggled with this, and if so, how > did you overcome it? Thanks, nr
If you want students to think at higher levels, then provide opportunities for them to write across all the areas of the curriculum. here are three ways to use writing in your classroom...
Click below to read Writing With a Purpose = Winners All At The World Food Prize Essay Contest, a fine article about how well it works when students are motivated to write.
Thanks in advan...See MoreI am a grad school student at miami university as well as middle school science teachers. I am conducting a study on the uses of environmental education in the classroom. If anyone interested could complete this very short survey It would be very appreciated.