Teaching….The Start

of a New Career

Janet Haas, Ed.D.

M.A.T./CTE

Wayne State University

The First Day of Teaching

Charlotte DanielsonA Framework for Teaching

Planning and PreparationThe Classroom EnvironmentProfessional ResponsibilitiesInstruction

Start by knowing your subject

We are CTE teachers and “lived” it

*This is content knowledge

Know your students: Survey

Their age (9th – 12 grade) Motivation- Maslow How do they learn – lecture, hands on, collaboration,

cooperative learning, multiple intelligence (Gardner) Back ground knowledge – work, experience,

previous classes, interests, family Levels of performance – Special needs –support personnel, reading

specialists

Instructional Outcomes Looking at the MCCTE Navigator, organize your class according

to 12 segments

Is it a one year or two year course

Then, decide how/when the segments shall be taught-what are the outcomes you expect

Make sure that the sequence of segments and standards flow – there is a flow to instruction – where knowledge is built

Make sure you provide academic support using teaching skills– reading

What if you students do not have grade level reading?

Challenge academic achievement while continuing to assure individual student success

Knowledge of Resources(and use of added-cost)

For the classroom-technology, supplies, texts

From the community-field trips, speakers, advisory board

All to expand student knowledgeOther CTE teachers

The Lesson - the key is good planning

What is your objective(s) for the day? –what do you expect them to take from the lesson –and how will you know that they “got it”?

Think about how you will deliver the lesson – lecture, demonstration, project based, student driven

Get constant feedback from the students – monitor for understanding (most important)

What activities will you have students perform?

What materials will you need to assist your demonstration and the students time on task

Are you going to have students work in teams?

Flipped classroom

Assessments

The big question…..how do you know that they are learning?

Does what they learned meet with your objectives and outcomes?

How will you assess them – daily, weekly, each unit, and reflection from past units (connectivity)

Critical Thinking –very important – higher order thinking – giving real world

Types of Assessments

Cooperative learning; Think, Pair, Share

Quiz

Authentic assessment-hands on

Question and answer

Real World problem solving in groups

“I Learned” statements

Written Reflection-Most important point you learned and what was not clear

The Classroom Environment

Respect and Rapport begins with the teacher Interaction between students-be aware Be positive Be Firm, Fair and Consistent Plan well – DO NOT “WING IT” Most students want someone that will listen to them

Establishing a learning environment

It is very important to have a well managed classroom:

Classroom rules

Organized – seating chart

Lesson planning

On time

The teacher and mentor

Classroom expectations for learning and work–student pride

Importance for learning and achievement

Things to consider in a well managed classroom

Time for attendance/Time for lesson/ time for student practice

Supplies

Transitions – “breaks”

Furniture arrangement

Keep students actively engaged- 1 hour, 2 hour, and 2.5 hour

Supervision of para-pros

Substitutes-leaving detailed plans

Assemblies-supervision

Student Behavior

Expectations –rules /classroom/ school wide

Safety is Important

Monitoring behavior – classroom, lab, throughout the building – fire drills, lockdowns, tornados

What to do when students misbehave? Without stopping your instruction - move close to the student, give them eye contact, call their name, remind the student what they should be doing

Make sure they know you are addressing the behavior, not about them personally

Refer to the rule that was broken

Student Behavior –what to do

Talk with other teachers and counselor about the student Call the parent at the start of the school year Talk with an administrator Consequences -Detention Referral to administrator (continuous disruption) Parent conference EPT meeting – at your request Other referral to administrator: fighting,

possession/selling of drugs, stealing

Communicating with students

Directions given- written and oral -may need to repeat Use of webpages Syllabus/outline Agenda on board – monthly calendar How to start a new unit/topic – relate to something

they may know –”SET” Explain the objective of what they are about to learn –

the why

Engaging our students

They are in your class, for the most part, because they have an interest in the subject.

Pacing your lesson -

What activities will you use?

Student interests?

Group work and engagement in projects

SPEAKERS and Field trips-Don't forget to use your advisory committee

Assessment in Instruction

Assessment criteria – your segments and standards – National Tests

What type of assessments – do not have to be paper and pencil

Feedback to students-talk with them about what hey need to work on to improve

Pre-tests/post tests Student self assessment and monitoring Students should be held accountable for their work

So they did not understand your well thought our lesson – what next

Good teaching always involves reflection – what you did well and what you can do differently within your lesson

Monitor, then adjustBuild confidence

Professionalism

Record keeping – attendance, grades, student assignments and tests

Student improvement and progressAttitude in staff meetings and lunch;

around staff, students30 hours of PD each year

Communicating with parents

Academic, attendance, attitude, behaviorOpen HouseAdvisory meetingsEmails, automated phone calls

The Professional Relationship School wide activities like AdvancED/NCA School Improvement (40

SCECH’s)

Student activities outside of the classroom

Chaperones

Continue to learn about you subject, your former profession;

Get feedback from your peers

Get feedback from our administrators

Join ACTE and the specific organization your field represents

Professionalism each day

Integrity Service to students – Be an advocate for students and their learning Be part of the decision making of the school Follow the rules/regulations of the schools Be the role model

And Remember…It IS About The Students!