The document discusses student contracts and pacing calendars. Student contracts are agreements between teachers and students that allow students to make choices about completing tasks. They can enrich the curriculum, challenge students, and help students learn time management. Components of contracts include outcomes, resources, learning activities, and assessments. Pacing calendars help teachers plan instruction and ensure no gaps or repetition in learning. They improve student performance and inform instructional decisions. Developing calendars requires considering resources like school calendars and curricula.
You’ve got your answer in the first sentence itself! I will simplify it for you: If a school has a name, then it is an outstanding school.
I have seen many ‘outstanding schools’ in Abu Dhabi. I have experienced the same, too. The definition of ‘outstanding’ varies from person to person and time to time. However, when we talk about ‘outstanding schools’ in Abu Dhabi, we tend to think as if there is only one category called ‘outstanding’. Nothing can be farther from reality! Yes, not all outstanding schools are same and that is why there are so many different categories for them.
This is what makes sense: A school can be outstanding for some reasons but not for others. The important thing is to get the right mix for yourself and your child. Yes, the ideal school would be outstanding in every way but that does not exist except perhaps in our dreams. So, look at what you want from a school (for your child) and see where it falls on the scale of importance and whether you agree with its definition of ‘outstanding’ or not.
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You’ve got your answer in the first sentence itself! I will simplify it for you: If a school has a name, then it is an outstanding school.
I have seen many ‘outstanding schools’ in Abu Dhabi. I have experienced the same, too. The definition of ‘outstanding’ varies from person to person and time to time. However, when we talk about ‘outstanding schools’ in Abu Dhabi, we tend to think as if there is only one category called ‘outstanding’. Nothing can be farther from reality! Yes, not all outstanding schools are same and that is why there are so many different categories for them.
This is what makes sense: A school can be outstanding for some reasons but not for others. The important thing is to get the right mix for yourself and your child. Yes, the ideal school would be outstanding in every way but that does not exist except perhaps in our dreams. So, look at what you want from a school (for your child) and see where it falls on the scale of importance and whether you agree with its definition of ‘outstanding’ or not.
https://www.westyasacademy.sch.ae/
what is CCE, objectives, purpose, types of CCE evaluation, what is the formative and summative evaluation? background of CCE, tables for evaluation, positive descriptive remarks, negative descriptive remarks, form for evaluating.
Topic: Types of Evaluation
Student Name: Aneeqa Hashmi
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"Project Founder: Prof. Dr. Amjad Ali Arain
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what is CCE, objectives, purpose, types of CCE evaluation, what is the formative and summative evaluation? background of CCE, tables for evaluation, positive descriptive remarks, negative descriptive remarks, form for evaluating.
Topic: Types of Evaluation
Student Name: Aneeqa Hashmi
Class: B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary
Project Name: “Young Teachers' Professional Development (TPD)"
"Project Founder: Prof. Dr. Amjad Ali Arain
Faculty of Education, University of Sindh, Pakistan
Assessment of diverse, learners,exemption, concessions, adaptation & acco...syd Shafeeq
Assessment involves the use of empirical data of student learning to refine programs and improve student learning. Assessment is used in many ways in education. The good deal of attention is given to the use in helping and learning. Assessment consist of the diverse learners needs the learner’s assessment assess the certain level of individual that include concepts of exemptions, concession, adaptation and accommodation. All are perfectly helpful for the assessment of diverse learners.
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Creating a Unit Plan
Creating a Unit Plan
Chastity Jones
Laura Wilde
07/07/2014
EDU673: Instruct. Strat. for Differentiated Teach & Learn
Introduction
Classroom unit plans are documents used by teachers to map long-term plan throughout the school term or a year. Teachers should have a long-term unit plan that sets their goals and objectives throughout the term in a bid to enhance student performance. Teachers should be able to understand their students as different students come from different backgrounds and environment; exhibiting different personalities, traits, and intellectual capabilities. Students behave differently whenever they are in school and at home and this defines their ultimate achievement.
Some students come from very poor background while others come from rich families and this could contribute to the variations in academic performances; which is the ultimate goal behind learning institutions. Lack of enough learning materials such as stationeries and classrooms could reduce leaning efficiency. Some of the students are drug addicts and lack proper parental guidelines leading them to mischievous behaviors’ thus creating an environment not conducive for studying. A well designed unit plan will enable teachers to plan their work well and this l also favors the weak students who cannot perform very well in class.
First Step: Identification of the objective
The first thing that a teacher should do is to identify the content, unit title and the unit subject. The teacher should identify the area of study and the specific topics to be studied over that specific period. A mathematics teacher for example may decide on the topics to study such as algebra, subtraction, multiplication and division. However, teachers should be able to understand their learning objectives in creating a big goal and a long-term plan. The teacher should also be able to create two measurable unit objectives that will enable students to think critically as like align with the CCSS. A Physics teacher for example should make students to think critically in their practical work.
Teachers should be able to create a description of what they want their students to master and understand. Taking students out in the field will really make them understand what they are studying. An Environmental teacher for example should take students out for field studies to make them think critically through exposure.
Second step: Evidence of learning, pre-assessments, formative assessments and summative assessments.
· Pre-assessment: In this step, teacher should be able to detect the preparedness of the students. They should test the thinking of the students if indeed their thoughts are in the content of the subject that is about to be studied. In this case, teachers should be able to understand the interest and capability of the students before the learning process begin. Besides that, teachers should be to identify the learning materials.
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3. Student Contracts are agreements between a
teacher (or teaching team) and a student (or
occasionally a group of students). These
agreements allow students to make choices about
completing tasks and to meet certain specifications.
WHAT ARETHEY?
4. WHAT ISTHE PURPOSE?
Enrich or extend the essential curriculum
Challenge the abilities of all students
Provide alternative activities that address the differing abilities,
interests, or learning styles of students
Help students learn to make decisions about their learning
Help students learn to manage their time
May involve the student in curriculum planning
Can be used to support all learners
5. WHAT ARETHE ADVANTAGES?
Can be written for any curriculum area
Provide rigorous and challenging learning activities
Can be used to target specific learning activities for individuals or groups
Promote flexible grouping in the classroom
Accommodate students' needs by blending skill-based and content-based learning
Promote creative and critical thinking for students
Develop students' time-management, planning, and decision-making skills
Allow students to work at an appropriate pace
Recognize students' prior knowledge
Eliminate boredom by minimizing repetition for students
Increase students' independence, motivation and class participation
6. WHAT ARETHE COMPONENTS?
1. Outcome(s) -specify what is to be accomplished, the conditions under which
learning will be demonstrated, and the level of proficiency required to meet the
outcome.
2. Resources- including print, media, and human
3. Learning Alternatives- include reading, writing, viewing, creating, interviewing,
and other activities the student experiences to accomplish the outcome.
4. Reporting Alternatives and Assessment- should provide evidence as to whether
the outcomes have been met
Accomplished and include a self-assessment. Conferences, tests, projects,
presentations, real world products, portfolios of work are examples of reporting
alternatives.
7. OPTIONS FOR ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT WORK ON CONTRACTS
Select specific tasks to be evaluated it is not necessary to evaluate every
task.
Provide a combination of teacher-selected tasks and student-selected
tasks;
Use rubrics created by the teacher or the student that incorporate
neatness, thoughtfulness, accuracy of information, originality (if
appropriate)
8. “THINK ABOUTS” FOR CREATING
CONTRACTS
Essential curriculum objectives upon which the learning contract will be
based
Ways to incorporate student choice in the portions of the contract related to
process or product
Clear and challenging criteria for success (time lines, quality of work, etc.)
Skills and content based on student readiness as well as interest and/or
learning profile
Criteria to be used in assessing and evaluating student work
Expectations of positive work behaviors
Clear directions and expectations
9. MANAGEMENTTIPS FOR CONTRACTS
Notify parents (if applicable) of learning contract implementation and
expectations
Require parent, student, and teacher signature on contract (if applicable)
Set dates to meet with individual(s) or group(s) of students to monitor
and discuss progress
Allow time to accommodate student questions and/or concerns
10. DO’S AND DON’TS
Explain the role & function of
contracts
start small (1or 2 day) contracts
negotiate contracts with students
whenever possible
help set realistic deadlines
renegotiate the contract if it isn't
working
solicit student feedback on
process
Gradually involve students in
contract development
expect all students to use
contracts effectively at the
beginning
expect all students to like
contracts.
assume contracts can take the
place of regular instruction
use contracts without a good
management system
DO’s DON’TS
12. WHAT IS IT?
a planning tool that helps teachers plan the pacing of
their instruction
A pacing guide is sometimes referred to as a
curriculum map, scope and sequence, standards
schedule, instructional calendar, or road map.
13. WHY HAVE IT? (REASONS)
Improve student performance and reduce gaps in student achievement
Avoid gaps and unintended repetition in learning when students transfer from
other schools
Render results that inform decisions made concerning (e.g, changes needed in)
instructional strategies, programs, curriculum etc.
Information collaboration between educators
14. “THINK ABOUTS” FOR PACING CALENDARS
The effects depend on the design and how they are used.
The best pacing calendars emphasize curriculum guidance instead of prescriptive pacing;
these calendars focus on central ideas and provide links to exemplary curriculum
materials, lessons, and instructional strategies.
Calendars like these embody what many experienced teachers do when they plan their
curriculum for the year:They chunk it, put topics in a sensible order, determine what
resources to draw on, and develop a good sense of how long different elements will take.
They also allow for some unpredictability depending on their particular mix of students.
Constructive pacing Calendars assume differences in teachers, students, and school
contexts.
They adjust expectations through frequent revisions based on input from teachers. Most
important, they encourage instruction that challenges students.
15. WHAT RESOURCES ARE NEEDEDTO
DEVELOP A PACING CALENDAR?
School Calendar
Curriculum
CTSO Calendar
Guest speaker list (utilize your advisory committee)
Community Calendar
1st week of school checklist (verify all forms necessary )
Course syllabi
Plan of study/grade sheet/list of courses (course hours should be identified)
Field trips
These are suggestions and is not a complete list.
17. RED AND GREEN
True and False
Agree and Disagree
Red and Green cards
Each student displays his/her selected side over his/her heart or chin, wherever it is most
visible to the teacher.
Instruct students to hold it close to their body so it is difficult for others to view their
choice.
18. AGREE OR DISAGREE!
Hold your card up close to your chin as soon as you decide if you
Agree or Disagree!
Topic: Student Contracts and
Pacing Calendars
AgreeDisagree
19. TRUE OR FALSE?
One advantage of student contracts is it can
be used to target specific learning activities
for individuals or groups
22. DISAGREE!
Student Contracts are agreements between a teacher (or teaching
team) and a student (or occasionally a group of students). These
agreements allow students to make choices about completing tasks and
to meet certain specifications.
23. TRUE OR FALSE?
DO expect all students to
use contracts effectively at
the beginning
24. FALSE!
This is a Don’t
Don’t expect all students to use
contracts effectively at the
beginning
25. AGREE OR DISAGREE?
A pacing calendar is a planning tool that helps
teachers plan the pacing of their instruction?
27. TRUE OR FALSE?
Calendars like these embody what many experienced
teachers do when they plan their curriculum for the year:They
chunk it, put topics in a sensible order, determine what
resources to draw on, and develop a good sense of how long
different elements will take.
31. INTERESTING WEBSITES
Instructional Pacing: How Do Your Lessons
Flow?
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/instructional-pacing-tips-rebecca-alber
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Best Projects
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