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Essential Questions
Proficient--The lesson is aligned with state standards in terms of rigor and content. Essential Questions are posted.
Expert--In addition, students see how the lesson fits into the unit and the year's curriculum; "essential questions" are on the wall and the class frequently refers to them.
Not Observed
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Teaching:
Proficient--The teacher is using a repertoire of well chosen instructional strategies to teach the material. (LFS or Researched Based Strategies)
Expert--In addition, the lesson is skillfully differentiated to reach student subgroups using strategies based on Bloom and Learning Styles.
Not Observed
LFS/Researched Based Strategies
Essential Questions with Assessment Prompts
Activating Strategy
Graphic Organizers
Vocabulary Strategies
Collaborative Pair Activities
Summarizing Activities
Justification
Engagement:
Proficient--Students are attentive and involved in the lesson.
Expert--There's "minds-on" involvement and students are taking responsibility for their own learning.
Students are off task and/or disengaged.
Justification
Learning:
Proficient--The teacher regularly uses on the spot assessments (Pair/Share; Random Calling; Quick Write; Whiteboards; Exit Cards) to check for understanding.
Expert--In addition to on the spot assessments (Pair/Share; Random Calling; Quick Write; Whiteboards; Exit Cards), the teacher skillfully uses data to immediately refocus the lesson to ensure student learning.
Not Observed
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