First Best Instruction Components - Teaching & Learning and Culture & Environment by Kelsey Simpson https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y Downey High School ILT en-us 2018-03-22 20:29:22 UTC 2026-02-21 01:01:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Teaching and Learning ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245240274 Students have a clear understanding of learning objective while teacher guides and facilitates student learning by using a variety of rigorous and engaging instructional strategies. ]]> 2018-03-22 20:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245240274 Culture & Environment ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245240393 Teachers create a positive classroom environment that fosters relationships through open communication resulting in a sense of value and safety for each participant.]]> 2018-03-22 20:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245240393 Clear Learning Objective ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242071 • Agenda posted on board+online
• Student-friendly terms
• "Goals" posted/ Objective posted
• PLC's identifying essential standards
• Agenda on board
• Direction for lesson posted/ accessible on handout or google classroom
• Explaining the "why."  Why are we doing something? Why is it important? What is the purpose?]]> 2018-03-22 20:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242071 Curriculum Planning & Organization ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242192 • Backward planning for pacing & content in PLC's
• Pull out days for PLC's to plan
• PLC's online folder dept. & pacing plan
• Curriculum connects real world issues; making curriculum relevant
• Lessons build on each other 
• Simulations 
• Teacher has curriculum planning and mapping]]> 2018-03-22 20:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242192 Variety of Instructional Strategies ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242319 • Blended learning 21 CLC
• Cooperative learning
• Technology to support learning
• Project based 
• Group work
• Presentations (student & teacher)]]> 2018-03-22 20:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242319 Rigor ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242438 • Critical thinking through writing [critiques; project evals, engineering notebooks]
• Different levels of questions (Costa's Level of Questioning)
• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
• Quality vs. quantit
• DBQ's
• Encouraging higher level questions when using Cornell notes
• Adhering to curricular map to make sure pacing is right for learning objectives + outcomes]]> 2018-03-22 20:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242438 Positive Classroom Environment ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242901 • Respect for each other
• Practice mindfulness
• Teacher talks with a students, not AT them
• Student group work
• Student facilitated discussions 
• Class dojo points for viking pride/ helping others
• Quote related to motivation, happiness, and growth mindset
• School spirit (Viking Nation)
• Student centered instruction
• Celebration/ "Shout out" bulletin in class rooms 
displaying student work 
• Upbeat/ energetic; student have choice ]]> 2018-03-22 20:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245242901 Relationships ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245243381 • Students have a place they feel like they belong 
• Encouraging class engagement in extracurricular activities 
• Student recognition 
• Talking to students about things not related to the classroom. "How are you doing?"
• Recognize change in students attitude/behavior
• Thank you Thursdays, Student of the month/ Birthday shout outs
• Caring-Respectful goes beyond the classroom - care about the whole child
• Attending extra curricular activities + Birthday recognition]]> 2018-03-22 20:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245243381 Communications ksimpson11 https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245243457 • Keeping grades updated - work is returned in a timely manner
• Google Classroom for announcements & assignments 
• Google Suite 
• Contacting parents, positive notes home
• Parent connect
• Monthly calendar
• Morning announcements or VNS
• Teacher greeting every student everyday #NoInvisibleStudent
• Student can easily access teacher (In person, Email, Remind app, Google Classroom)
• Inputting and updating grades promptly on Q
• Keeping grades updated
• Positive student feedback. Real life and virtually]]> 2018-03-22 20:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ksimpson11/fv5036ibv12y/wish/245243457