Formative Assessment AITSL STANDARD: 5.1 - Assess Student Learning Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning. The worst a teacher can feel is when they realise that their students just don't get it. They go back to the drawing board and examine every part of … Continue reading Formative Assessment
Month: November 2020
Teaching…Propaganda
Teaching...Propaganda In light of the US election, it seems timely to explore propaganda and how we can be easily swayed by emotive language. Below, I have outlined a lesson on how propaganda is constructed to persuade an audience to a particular action. Start with a do now activity such as the one below. Have students … Continue reading Teaching…Propaganda
Designing Learning Programs
Designing Learning Programs AITSL STANDARD: 1.2 - Understand how students learn Structure teaching programs using research and collegial advice about how students learn. AITSL STANDARD: 2.2 - Content selection and organisation Organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs. AITSL STANDARD: 2.3 - Curriculum, assessment and reporting Design and implement learning and teaching programs … Continue reading Designing Learning Programs
CREATING ROUTINES IN THE CLASSROOM
CREATING ROUTINES IN THE CLASSROOM AITSL STANDARD: 4.2 - Manage classroom activities Establish and maintain orderly and workable routines to create an environment where student time is spent on learning tasks. The Situation You need to establish expectations in the classroom. The Solution When you have your own classroom, you will need to establish clear … Continue reading CREATING ROUTINES IN THE CLASSROOM
Expectations in the Classroom
Expectations in the Classroom AITSL STANDARD: 4.3 - Manage challenging behaviour Manage challenging behaviour by establishing and negotiating clear expectations with students and address discipline issues promptly, fairly and respectfully. AITSL STANDARD: 4.4 - Maintain student safety Ensure students’ wellbeing and safety within school by implementing school and/ or system, curriculum and legislative requirements. When … Continue reading Expectations in the Classroom
The English Classroom 