Regan Gibson by Regan Gibson

1.1 Using knowledge of students to engage them in learning

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:16:37 UTC

I use a Please Introduce Yourself "survey" in all of my classes to immediately gather background info on students. Throughout the year I refer back to these "surveys" when I need to gain more understanding on a particular student.

6.1 Reflecting on teaching practice in support of student learning

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:23:50 UTC

Being a successful educator means constantly reflecting on best practices to support student learning. I'm attaching my notes from the CATE conference where I had the opportunity to reflect and think ahead.

6.2 Establishing professional goals and engaging in continuous and purposeful professional growth and development

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:29:41 UTC

This year I attended CATE and Link Crew Basic Training. Both of these PDs were super insightful. I wish everyone could attend these training sessions.

6.3 Collaborating with colleagues and the broader professional community to support teacher and student learning

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:37:00 UTC

One of my favorite collaborative opportunities this last year was leading a Read 180 training. It was a positive experience to meet with other Read 180 teachers, discuss what works and needs work, and share ideas. Even though I led the training, I got as much out of it as the attendees.

6.4 Working with families to support student learning

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:37:14 UTC

Being available at Back to School Night in the fall helps immensely with creating relationships with families. I have found that in Read 180, I really need to be able to easily and frequently communicate with parent/guardians. The only way I've found this to work is using a Google Voice number (my personal number is protected) to text parents/guardians. I also utilize email of course, but texting is the most efficient way to communicate with parents and I have used it to contact an AP parent as well. This year I've been much better about sending positive messages home and student work as well.

6.5 Engaging local communities in support of the instructional program

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In the fall when we were electing new school board members, I went out on 2 different occasions to canvas for FSUTA endorsed candidates. I enjoyed meeting people and discussing different issues facing our schools.

1.2 Connecting learning to students’ prior knowledge, backgrounds, life experiences, and interests

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The Read 180 students love playing Kahoot and Quizizz. I've made numerous games that cater to students learning needs and include literary device practice using examples of them as examples.

1.3 Connecting subject matter to meaningful, real-life contexts

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The Read 180 curriculum lends itself to real-life contexts, particularly in Workshop 3 about the Bill of Rights and US Government. Some of the lessons discuss students rights in public schools and any time I see a news story that affects students, I share it. Linked is an example of a lesson where I included a news story out of Texas about a student who was suspended for how he did his hair and the student sued the school. Students always have opinions about this news story and is a perfect segue into the lesson.

1.4 Using a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and technologies to meet students’ diverse learning needs

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:48:17 UTC

The opportunity to teach 2 drastically different groups of students (Read 180 and AP), creates endless opportunities to use a variety of instructional strategies. Even though the classes are different, there is overlap in the variety of instructional resources. I have found sentence starters/frames (in AP this is only used in the fall and in Read 180 all year) to be a good strategy, Padlet is another beneficial resource to both, and so are assignments that offer student choice.

1.5 Promoting critical thinking through inquiry, problem solving, and reflection

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:48:35 UTC

At the end of each whole group lesson in Read 180 is a reflection/growth mindset type question that helps the students think about their own thinking and learning that day.

In AP Lit students reflect throughout the year--especially about their writing--and in June they write a reflection about their final project and the class as a whole.

1.6 Monitoring student learning and adjusting instruction while teaching

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:48:46 UTC

I use formative assessments to monitor and adjust instruction. For example, in Read 180 I noticed students were not doing well with the old reading logs I had used. I learned about a different kind of quick write while I was at CATE that has been a game changer to monitor their reading. I also use MAP data to monitor reading growth.

2.1 Promoting social development and responsibility within a caring community where each student is treated fairly and respectfully

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2.2 Creating physical or virtual learning environments that promote student learning, reflect diversity, and encourage constructive and productive interactions among students

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2.3 Establishing and maintaining learning environments that are physically, intellectually, and emotionally safe

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2.4 Creating a rigorous learning environment with high expectations and appropriate support for all students

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2.5 Developing, communicating, and maintaining high standards for individual and group behavior

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2.6 Employing classroom routines, procedures, norms, and supports for positive behavior to ensure a climate in which all students can learn

regang4 — 2025-05-14 02:49:53 UTC

If you've ever been in my classroom, you know I love consistent procedures. I implement these on day 1 and have found that doing so creates expectations from the start. Mainaining cosistency (on my end) is also key to having a productive and safe learning environment.

2.7 Using instructional time to optimize learning

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6.6 Managing professional responsibilities to maintain motivation and commitment to all students

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6.7 Demonstrating professional responsibility, integrity, and ethical conduct

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