Lacey Jones’ Candidate Teaching

Summit PresentationE-Mail

Website“He who dares to teach must never cease to

learn.”-Unknown Author

PART I. INTRODUCTION Description Of Self And Placement

Introduction

Lacey Jones• Master of Art in Teaching: Early Childhood Education• Jasper Elementary School• Fifth Grade• Mrs. Kelly Bryson• Language Arts (reading, writing, grammar, and

spelling/vocabulary)

Jasper Elementary SchoolJES TIGERS

• 504 students• Jasper, GA • Many different middle-class subdivisions and

neighborhoods along with several middle to low-income apartment complexes

• A 2009 Title I Distinguished School• Current Principal is Dr. Nonnie Weeks• Current Assistant Principal is Mrs. Libby Newman

My Class• I have the entire fifth grade

composed of 76 students.• 38 Males• 38 Females• 5 Hispanic Students• 1 African American Students• 70 Caucasian Students• 15 Gifted• 53 Regular Ed Students• 8 Below Target Students• 4 Special Ed Students• 3 IEP Students

– (out of the special ed students)

My Daily Schedule• 7:30 Teacher Arrival• 7:45- 8:00 Student Arrival• 8:00-8:10 Homeroom• 8:10-9:00 Language Arts with Mrs. Bryson’s HR• 9:00-9:45 CAMP (Computer, Art, Music, P.E.)• 9:45-10:35 Language Arts with Mrs. Bryson’s HR• 10:35-12:10 Language Arts with Mrs. Pitkins’ HR• 12:10-12:45 Lunch• 12:45-1:05 Recess• 1:05-1:50 Language Arts with Mrs. Noland’s HR• 1:50-2:35 Language Arts with Mrs. Shull’s HR• 2:35-2:45 Homeroom• 2:45 Dismiss

Thoughts and Feelings, Fears, Strengths and Weaknesses as you began Candidate Teaching.

• My first fear was that I would do everything wrong.• I was afraid I would not be able to handle the ways of

fifth graders.• I was afraid I would not be smarter than a fifth

grader.• I was afraid they would not like me and treat me like

the dreaded substitute.

PART II. CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE

Documentation of Competency

DOMAIN I: PLANNING FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

5th Grade Reading Comprehension/Author’s Purpose– Author’s Purpose PowerPoint

5th Grade Reading/Writing5th Grade Grammar/Verb Tense5th Grace Spelling/Vocabulary– Vocabulary PowerPoint

DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

• Observation One/Spelling Vocabulary:– Spelling Pre-Assessment – Spelling Post Assesment – Student Applied Practice/Spelling Think Tac Toe

• Observation Three/Grammar-Past and Future Tense Verbs:– Student Applied Practice (2 examples)

• Observation Four/Reading-Summarizing and Paraphrasing:– Summary and Paraphrase Post Assessment (4 examples)– Student Applied Practice Differentiation (assignment directions)

• Classroom Management System and Pictures• Room Diagram Pictures

My Classroom

Fifth Grade Language Arts

Classroom Management

• Hits/Homeruns for good behavior• Strikes for bad behavior• Character Cash• Auction Cash• Job Responsibilities• Weekly Report Sheets (sent home to parents to be signed and returned)

Good Job!!!

Way to

Go!!!

DOMAIN III: IMPACTING STUDENT LEARNING

• Observation One:– Checklist– Rubric– Student Analysis

• Observation Two:– Checklist– Rubric– Student Analysis

• Observation Three:– Checklist– Rubric– Student Analysis

• Observation Four:– Checklist– Rubric– Student Analysis

• Adjusted Lesson Plan:– Spelling/Vocabulary Original– Spelling/Vocabulary New

DOMAIN IV: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN SUPPORT OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION &

ASSESSMENT• Professional Development Activities/Meetings Attended:

– Numerous Parent/Teacher Conferences– Faculty/Staff Meetings– PTO Meetings

• February• March

– Monthly Grade Level Meetings• January• February

– Technology Course– CRCT Proctor Training– 5th Grade Writing Test Proctor Training– Snow/Make-Up Days

• Professional Organization Memberships:– SPAGE

PhilosophyBefore Now

•Treat all students the same •You have to treat the students in a way that is fair for them individually.

•All teachers should adhere to the code of ethics.

•I still believe this, but I have come to a realization that not all teachers will do this. I just have to believe in myself and follow what I know is right.

•What if I cannot control the chaos.

•“Controlled Chaos!”

•Do not let the kids get to you. •Think before you speak.

•Elementary students will not do anything wrong.

•You have to be prepared for anything.

PART III. CONCLUSION Approximately 3 Minutes

Continuing to Plan as an Educator• I am anxious to learn more with each class and child I have as a teacher.• I feel that in order to be an effective teacher, one must continue to be willing to

learn.• I am nervous about being in the classroom by myself because I will not have any

one there to guide me.• I have a long term sub position coming up, and I am very excited to get a true

feeling for the classroom by myself. • I am nervous about being able to get it all done with the time limit I have.• I feel like I have to constantly stay on my toes to stay ahead of the children as their

minds grow.• I want to be a constant “Bucket Filler.”• I hope that my students see me as someone they can look up too.

5th Grade Auction

Read Across America

Day/Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Author’s Purpose

AP1

Author’s purpose is the reason why the text was written. An author may write for many reasons. Some authors write stories that are not true, or stories that are fiction. These stories are written to entertain the audience. An author may give you facts or true information about a subject. If so, they are writing to inform. Other authors may write to persuade or to try to get you to do something.

AP2

To Persuade: The author’s goal is to persuade you (the reader) to agree with their opinion. The author may provide factual information to persuade you to share his/her opinion. Examples: commercials, advertisements, newspaper editorials, etc.

AP3

To Inform: The author’s goal is to enlighten you (the reader) with topics that are usually real and contain facts.

Examples: cookbooks, textbooks, newspapers, encyclopedias, etc.

AP4

To Entertain: The author’s goal is to tell you (the reader) a story. They will describe characters, places, and events. The characters, places and events may be real or fiction.

Examples: stories, poems, plays, comic strips, etc.

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Project MulberryLesson 18

Vocabulary

SV1

Phobia-To be terrified of something without having a good reason of the fear.

I have a phobia of mice.SV2

Wispy-Something that is thin, lightweight,and easily broken.

Rosa’s china doll was so fragile and wispy that she was afraid to play with it.

SV3

Compartments-Separate sections for keeping

things.

My craft box has many compartmentsin which I store items such as crayons,

markers, and brushes. SV4

Invasion-When someone interrupts or disturbs you in an unwelcome way.

Elizabeth felt it was an invasion when her little brother eavesdropped on her phone

conversation.SV5

Swayed-Something moving back and forth

The child swayed on the swing.SV6

Vetoed-To reject something

Congress passed the bill, but the President vetoed it. Back