Domain C
Teaching for Student Learning
Reflection
Although
this domain covers just one aspect of teaching, it seems to go to the root of
what effective teaching is all about.
Each of my lessons begins with a series of objective which are aligned with
state standards. These objectives
attempt to stretch students’ minds to relate their classroom learning to
real-life application. I attempt to draw
parallels between history concepts and current events. When my students looked at WWI the
C1 - Making learning goals and instructional
procedures clear to students
Evidence:
Procedures stated in Parent Letters. See any focus to a lesson plan: WWI for example.
She outlines the class on the board for every
class.—Shaunda—French II, PASMT 2/2004
C2 - Making content comprehensible to students
Evidence: Student Quotes:
It is
apparent that Kathryn enjoys being a teacher of history. I think her love for the subject and her
appreciation of her students communicates to them and transfers to them.
–Linda Caughron, Cooperating Teacher,
This was a
great lesson [civil war trial]. The
students have really learned the content. – Dr. Evelyn Homan, Supervising Teacher,
Kathryn
uses a variety of learning techniques which involve and excite students—Dodd
Crowe, Cooperating Teacher,
You do a
great job of explaining. . . I can ask if I don’t get it. –Kristen—French
II, PASMT 11/2003
She knows
how to relate with us, and uses that to help us learn. –Gwen—French II,
PASMT 11/2003
C3 - Encouraging students to extend their
thinking
Evidence:
Relate to current events: Civil War Lesson and
Osama Bin Ladin, Integrating math in Sutter’s
Mill, Unit: Francais est le Langue
D’amour
Great
connection of music history and social relevance. [jazz
unit, day 1]–Dr. Daniel Klingensmith, Content Supervisor,
You are
the best!! You’ve helped me quite a bit since you’ve been here. You’re a wonderful and fun teacher. –Sarah—French II,
C4 - Monitoring students' understanding of
content through a variety of means, providing feedback to students to assist
learning, and adjusting learning activities as the situation demands
Evidence: Various Rubrics: Jazz Unit, French Unit; Student Quotes
[The best thing about class is] how you check to make sure we understand
everything.—Rene— French II, PASMT
2/2004
She goes
around and checks after she teaches.—Shaunda—French II, PASMT 2/2004
Ms.
Wineland gives feedback. She always uses words of encouragement.
–Sharelle—French I, PASMT 2/2004
She makes
sure everyone understands completely to see that no one is lost behind.
–Cassie—French II, PASMT 2/2004
C5 - Using instructional time effectively
Evidence: I teach from bell to bell.
Very well
done and you covered a broad range of materials. Very well planned and organized lesson. Students were attentive and engaged (even
We are
always using every bit of class time.
Sometimes it seems we don’t have
enough time! –Gwen—French II, PASMT 2/2004