Sentences with phrase «reflection by student teachers»

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Teachers can follow up by building reflection time into their classroom practices, having students journal about or talk in circle about tough situations they face, and encouraging students to think deeply about their values and life goals, for example.

In my prior work as a mentor for new teachers in a highneeds school district, I was often amazed and humbled by the impact that the creativity of passionate teachers, when combined with thoughtful planning and reflection on their practice, had on the students they served.

Developed by over 130 current, experienced teachers for every grade level, the featured lessons include the teachers» reflections and insights, student work examples, and an array of other supporting materials.

There are many processes by which we can to bring students to that state of being and there is a role for family, a role for teachers, and a role for contemplation and reflection to get there.»

Larson, who presents a session called Classroom Walk - Through Training, says teachers benefit by learning to use reflection to increase their knowledge, skills, and performance; strategically aligning classroom instruction to district curriculum; and increasing student learning across grade levels.

For instance, teachers might be observed several times but also allowed to complete portfolios that featured video - recorded lessons, student work, reflections, and other information that could be used by observers to make informed decisions.

Teachers do this by setting expectations, facilitating student reflection, and going over the necessary elements of a successful conference.

So teachers should make sure parents see the results, if not in person during project presentations, then by posting student work, sharing student reflections after a project, and reporting on the achievement of learning goals.

Technology can be used to advance learning by bringing exciting curricula based on real - world problems into the classroom, providing scaffolds and tools to enhance learning, such as modeling programs and visualization tools, giving students and teachers more opportunities for feedback, reflection, and revision, and building local and global communities that include teachers, administrators, students, parents, practicing scientists, and other interested people expanding opportunities for teacher learning.

Estimating the effect of individual teachers» grading standards on their students» achievement gains assumes that these standards remain relatively consistent over time, that they are not unduly influenced by the composition of their class, and that they are not a reflection of some other observable characteristic that might account for any effects we observe.

Teachers should, however, scaffold students» movement toward community participation by establishing a service - learning framework that combines critical reflection with classroom community.

These resources were created by teachers, for teachers and so are focused on areas of teaching that are critical for meeting the needs of all students, namely: differentiation, reflection, and the cycle teachers engage in as they focus all instruction on the needs of their students in their own contexts.

During the post-conference, I affirm positives in the teacher's practice and support their reflections by analyzing the impact on their students.

Although reflection is certainly an important aspect of the tutoring program for the teachers, the reflection is shaped strongly by a particular model of student learning and development.

Working closely with their peers in school - based or interest - based learning communities, effective teachers learn to use assessment data, reflections on their own practice, and moment - by - moment feedback from children to vary the support they provide to students with different levels of expertise and confidence.

Among these similarities are that both case studies (a) span a four - day lesson sequence, (b) were filmed in urban classrooms, (c) involve lessons that actively engage students in doing mathematics and explaining their thinking, (d) allow the viewer to hear the reflections of the teacher voiced before and after the lessons, and (e) were created by some of the same developers.

By leading the students through reflection and discussion, the teachers worked to improve the quality of the reviews.

The Success Highways Resiliency Curriculum offers teachers 15 lessons that combine teacher - led discussions, small group work, analysis and reflection by students, and the development of a personal action plan.

I like to think of reflection as a verb — a conscious decision made by a teacher to take a moment and think about specific moments in their day; whether it be reflecting on an individual lesson, a six - week unit, a conversation with a student, an interaction with a parent or a debate with a trusted colleague.

In addition, the reflections were read according to whether or not the technology was used for instructional purposes by the preservice teachers or by their K - 12 students.

Teachers can further provide students with opportunities for self - assessment and providing their own feedback by giving them opportunities for self - reflection.

Professional development models associated with gains in student learning frequently provide built - in time for teachers to think about, receive input on, and make changes to their practice by providing intentional time for feedback and / or reflection.

The task at hand was two-fold: (1) constructing the Character by Design materials so that there was not only a teacher set but also a student - friendly activity center, and (2) a teacher - friendly mechanism to store character education curriculum and activities and invite dialog / reflections / ideas.

The activity focused student attention on the overview of the lesson provided by the teacher, the classroom video segments dealing with the lesson implementation, and the teacher's reflection regarding the effectiveness of the particular teaching strategy exemplified in the video case (particularly, his discussion of how he used technology within the lesson).

This learning - measurement tool is best used by educators wishing to take a deep dive, through classroom observation, into how instructional practice influences student understanding.2 It connects students to learning outcomes and empowers teacher reflection, which leads to well - informed practice.

«The Massachusetts Teachers Association has been deeply disappointed by Commissioner Chester's infatuation with the use of standardized testing as a tool to evaluate student, educator and school performance, especially in light of the research that shows it to be primarily a reflection of [the] zip code [in which students live],» wrote MTA President Barbara Madeloni in an email to baystateparent.

We call our students trailblazers, and we're guiding their personalized learning pathways with real - time data generated by digital tools, input from teachers (learning coaches), and self - reflections.

For teachers, the professional practice rating will be determined by evidence from observations, a student voice survey, professional growth plans and self - reflection, and district - determined sources weighed against components and indicators of educator effectiveness in four domains: planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction and professional responsibilities.

Functions The teacher leader: a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom - and school - based data to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture; b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research - based effective practices; c) Supports colleagues» individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator; d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address curricular expectations and student learning needs; e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe; and f) Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.

By viewing various types of student work using the reflection and analysis dictated by the collaborative protocols, my student teachers gained insights into the types of assignments that truly represent rigoBy viewing various types of student work using the reflection and analysis dictated by the collaborative protocols, my student teachers gained insights into the types of assignments that truly represent rigoby the collaborative protocols, my student teachers gained insights into the types of assignments that truly represent rigor.