Agenda

Modeling

Engaging

Safe place

Friendly environment/procedures for students

Objective driven teaching

Culture of engagement and respect

Understanding of what is being taught

Student growth is evident even in short bursts

Teaching

Orgnaization/systems (the class is running smoothly)

Understanding the bigger picture

Retention of material

Enthusiasm (teacher and student)

Direction

OHSHIT

Organization/systems

Holding on to the information

Student/teacher enthusiasm

High expectations

Instruction

Targeted

C-Coherent and Culturally Relevant Instruction

L-Lesson plans and Learning Centers that are well planned and appropriate

E-Engagement of students through activities and discussions

A-Assessment that is aligned with curricular objectives

R-Review and opportunities to check for understanding (Reteach)

Respect/Responsibility

Engagement

Academic Goals

Delivery

Safety

and be

Calm

Animated

Prepared

Experimental

Safety: The class runs smoothly.

Learning: students are learning the objectives being taught.

Attention: Students are engaged in learning and the teacher pays attention to diverse student needs.

Teaching Objectives: Teaching is occurring and is objectives-based.

Energy: A positive energy exists and is fostered through respectful interactions.

Goals (Teachers and students are

invested in clear lesson and unit outcomes)

Aligned, rigorous assessments

Interesting, applicable content

No excuses (students are learning bell-to-bell)

Student-centered classroom