Language+of+Effective+Teaching

Brainstorming Data Sheet

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
 * ~ If we are looking for... ||~ ...students will be doing these things ||~ ...and, teachers might be doing these types of things ||
 * 1.1 Students who are actively engaged ||  ||   ||
 * 1.2 Student success in learning ||  ||   ||
 * 1.3 Learning at a high cognitive level ||  ||   ||
 * 1.4 Students who are self-directed and self-motivated ||  ||   ||
 * 1.5 connecting learning to life work applications ||  ||   ||
 * 2.1 Basic knowledge/skills and central themes/concepts ||  ||   ||
 * 2.2 Content that is learner-centered ||  ||   ||
 * 2.3 Strategies which promote critical thinking/problem solving ||  ||   ||
 * 2.4 Strategies which include motivational techniques ||  ||   ||
 * 2.5 Strategies that are aligned with the objectives, activities, student characteristics, prior learning, and life applications ||  ||   ||
 * 2.6 Activities that are varied appropriately ||  ||   ||
 * 2.7 Emphasis on the value/importance of the activity/content ||  ||   ||
 * 2.8 Appropriate questioning to challenge students ||  ||   ||
 * 2.9 Appropriate use of available technology ||  ||   ||
 * 3.1 Academic progress of students is monitored and assessed ||  ||   ||
 * 3.2 Assessment and feedback are aligned with goals/objectives and instructional strategies ||  ||   ||
 * 3.3 Assessment is appropriate to varied student characteristics ||  ||   ||
 * 3.4 Learning is reinforced ||  ||   ||
 * 3.5 Specific constructive feedback provided to students ||  ||   ||
 * 3.6 Opportunities for relearning and re-evaluation of material ||  ||   ||
 * 4.1 Effective implementation of the campus/district discipline management plan ||  ||   ||
 * 4.2 Classroom environment which encourages self-discipline and self-direction ||  ||   ||
 * 4.3 Interaction which is equitable and displays a fair application of the rules ||  ||   ||
 * 4.4 Specific expectations of desired behavior ||  ||   ||
 * 4.5 Intervention/redirection of inappropriate behavior ||  ||   ||
 * 4.6 Reinforcement of desired behavior as appropriate ||  ||   ||
 * 4.7 Teacher-selected instructional materials which are equitable and varied (as the kids are varied) ||  ||   ||
 * 4.8 Effective and efficient management of time and materials ||  ||   ||