Lorraine D. Cross • Barbara Pullease • Hope Waldman Targoff

Demonstrating the NewFlorida Educator

Accomplished PracticesA Practical Guide for Becoming

an Effective Educator

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNIT 1: QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION

Chapter 1: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND LESSON PLANNING

DID YOU KNOW? Introduction to Instructional Design and Lesson Planning 12 Vocabulary 12 WHY WE KNOW Florida Sunshine State Standards 16 Goal 3 Standards 16 Florida Multicultural Mandates 18 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Lesson Plans 20 Steps for Writing a Lesson Plan 20 Lesson Delivery Options 23 Using Data to Evaluate Learning Outcomes 24 Formative Assessments 24 Asking Questions During a Lesson 25 Using Differentiated Instruction to Improve the Quality of Instruction

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Multiple Intelligences & Differentiated Instruction 28 Socio-Economic Status and Learning 29 Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students and Learning 30 Florida LEP Language Level Classifications & Descriptions 31 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Students and Learning 34 Gifted Students 36 504 Modification Students and Learning 36 Diverse Learning Styles 38 Neurological Profiling 39 LET IT SHOW! Demonstrating FEAP #1: Instructional Design and Lesson Planning

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Activity Overview for Demonstrating Proficiency in FEAP #1: Instructional Design and Lesson Planning

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Activity A: Writing SMART Instructional Objectives 43 Activity B: Lesson Plan 45 Activity C: Learning Styles 47 Activity D: Activities to Master Lesson Objectives 49

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Chapter 2: THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DID YOU KNOW? Introduction to the Learning Environment 54 Vocabulary 54 WHY WE KNOW Classroom Management Models 58 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Management of Student Conduct 60 Classroom Physical Environment 64 Teacher Behaviors & the Classroom Environment 65 Top Ten Instructional Organization and Development Tips for Effective Classroom Management

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Reporting Child Maltreatment: Child Abuse 67 Physical and Behavioral Indicators of Child Abuse & Neglect 68 Learning Environment and Theories of Learning 69 High Expectations & the Learning Environment 71 Student Motivation 71 Technology & the Learning Environment 73 Using Technology in the Classroom 73 Assistive Technology in the Classroom 74 Teacher Communication & the Learning Environment 77 Student Characteristics for K – 12 80 Seven Correlates of Effective Schools 83 LET IT SHOW! Demonstrating FEAP #2: The Learning Environment 84 Activity Overview for Demonstrating Proficiency in FEAP #2: The Learning Environment

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Activity A: Theories of Learning Activities 89 Activity B: Seating Arrangement & Instructional Strategies 91 Activity C: Creating Rules & Procedures 93 Activity D: Student Needs & Instructional Decisions 95 Activity E: LEP Journal Abstract 97 Activity F: Integration of Technology 99 Chapter 3: INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY AND FACILITATION DID YOU KNOW? Introduction to Instructional Delivery and Facilitation 106 Vocabulary 106 WHY WE KNOW Forms of Knowledge 111 Interdisciplinary Teaching 114 Modifying Instruction to Address Preconceptions and Misconceptions

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Instructional Strategies 115 Categories of Instructional Strategies 115

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Content Area Literacy Strategies 116 Advantages and Disadvantages of Most Common Instructional Methods

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Advantages and Disadvantages of More Creative Instructional Strategies

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW High Yield Instructional Strategies 121 Collaborative Learning 124 Using Critical Thinking Strategies to Improve the Quality of Instruction

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Bloom’s Taxonomy 125 Webb’s Depth of Knowledge 127 Strategies Promoting Critical & Creative Thinking Skills 128 Graphic Organizers 130 Feedback and Learning 134 LET IT SHOW! Demonstrating FEAP #3: Instructional Delivery and Facilitation 135 Activity Overview for Demonstrating Proficiency in FEAP #3: Instructional Delivery and Facilitation

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Activity A: Concept Development 139 Activity B: Interdisciplinary Teaching Activities 141 Activity C: Bloom’s Taxonomy 143 Activity D: Webb’s Depth of Knowledge 145 Activity E: Internet Resources 147 Activity F: Using Differentiated Instruction 149 Activity G: Identifying Gaps in Subject Matter Knowledge 151 Activity H: Providing Student Feedback 153 Activity I: Learning Words with Pictures 155 Chapter 4: ASSESSMENT DID YOU KNOW? Introduction to Assessment 160 Vocabulary 160 WHY WE KNOW Tests as Assessments 163 The Testing Process 167 Performance Assessments 168 The Assessment Cycle 171 Assessment Accommodations 171 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Data-Driven Instruction 173

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LET IT SHOW! Demonstrating FEAP #4: Assessment 174 Activity Overview for Demonstrating Proficiency in FEAP #4: Assessment

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Activity A: Assessment Cycle Analysis 177 Activity B: Creating a Rubric 179 Activity C: Creating Test Items 181 Activity D: Digital Portfolio 183 Activity E: Reflection on Student Assessment 185 Activity F: Assessment Outcomes 187 UNIT 2: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS

Chapter 5: CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT DID YOU KNOW? Introduction to Continuous Professional Improvement 194 Vocabulary 194 WHY WE KNOW Professional Development 196 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Certification 198 Parent-Teacher Conferences 199 Other Communication with Parents 201 Communication & Confidentiality of Student Records 202 LET IT SHOW! Demonstrating FEAP #5: Continuous Professional Improvement 203 Activity Overview for Demonstrating Proficiency in FEAP #5: Continuous Professional Improvement

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Activity A: Continuous Improvement Classroom Strategies & Assessment Survey

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Activity B: Professional Growth Plan Related to Student Achievement

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Activity C: Lesson Plan Self-Reflection 211 Activity D: Technology Proficiency Assessment 213 Activity E: Parent-Teacher Conference Role Playing 217 Activity F: Anecdotal Record 219 Activity G: Video Analysis of Instruction 221 Activity H: Open House Presentation 223

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Chapter 6: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICAL CONDUCT

DID YOU KNOW? Introduction to Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct 228 Vocabulary 228 WHY WE KNOW Florida Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct 229 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Teacher Misconduct 231 Ethical Behavior & Common Sense 232 Suspension & Revocation of Certificates 233 WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? Role of Textbooks 234 Creating a Syllabus 234 Extracurricular Activities 234 Fundraising 234 School Improvement 234 Recognizing Student Drug Use/Abuse 235 Students and Medication 236 Maintenance of Student Records 236 Using Community Resources 236 LET IT SHOW! Demonstrating FEAP #6: Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct

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Activity Overview for Demonstrating Proficiency in FEAP #6: Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct

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Activity A: Ethical Dilemmas 239 Activity B: Putting It All Together 241 Appendix Code of Ethics of the Education Profession 245 Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession 247 My Record: Demonstration of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (Sample)

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My Record: Demonstration of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices

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