Florida Educator Accomplished Practice: 2010
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1. Instructional Design and Lesson Planning. Applying concepts from human development and learning theories, the
effective educator consistently:
a. Aligns instruction with state-adopted standards at the appropriate level of rigor;
b. Sequences lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and required prior knowledge;
c. Designs instruction for students to achieve mastery;
d. Selects appropriate formative assessments to monitor learning;
e. Uses variety of data, independently and in collaboration with colleagues, to evaluate student learning outcomes, adjust planning and continuously improve the effectiveness of lessons.
f. Develops learning experiences that require students to demonstrate a variety of applicable skills and competencies
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2. The Learning Environment. To maintain a student-centered learning environment that is safe, organized, equitable, flexible, inclusive, and collaborative, the effective educator consistently:
a. Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, and attention;
b. Manages individual and class behaviors through a well-planned management system
There is a clip chart that is utilized in the classroom to manage the students’ behavior during the day. The chart consists of three different levels: pink, green, yellow. When a student answers a challenging question or happens to be on task while others are not, they are able to move their clip up. On the other hand, if their names have to be called multiple times, their clips will be lowered. My CT has modified the system a bit since the beginning on the semester by placing the clips on her lanyard rather than moving them down immediately to give the students a chance. If their behavior does not improve by the end of the day, it will be lowered to yellow and a letter will be sent home to the parents to explain their behavior. The lesson has to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned the next day. I believe this management system is very effective due to the fact that the students are not fond of their clips being lowered and there is definitely a change in their behavior majority of the time.
c. Conveys high expectations to all students;
d. Respects students’ cultural and family background;
e. Models clear, acceptable oral and written communication skills;
f. Maintains a climate of openness, inquiry, fairness and support;
g. Integrates current information and communication technologies;
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h. Adapts the learning environment to accommodate the differing needs and diversity of students
My Collaborating Teacher realized that certain students needed more time to work on vowel sounds and math concepts so she designated those students to work with me. The learning environment is different due to the amount of peers that they are surrounded by; the location, which is a table at the rear of the classroom, where review takes place and there is more time allocated to focus on their different needs as individual learners. This small group allowed the students to receive immediate feedback and attention that may not have been given if the lesson was being taught to the entire class.
i. Utilizes current and emerging assistive technologies that enable students to participate in high-quality communication interactions and achieve their educational goals.
My Collaborating Teacher realized that certain students needed more time to work on vowel sounds and math concepts so she designated those students to work with me. The learning environment is different due to the amount of peers that they are surrounded by; the location, which is a table at the rear of the classroom, where review takes place and there is more time allocated to focus on their different needs as individual learners. This small group allowed the students to receive immediate feedback and attention that may not have been given if the lesson was being taught to the entire class.
i. Utilizes current and emerging assistive technologies that enable students to participate in high-quality communication interactions and achieve their educational goals.
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3. Instructional Delivery and Facilitation. The effective educator consistently utilizes a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the subject taught to:
a. Deliver engaging and challenging lessons;
The third step of one of the social studies lessons apart of the maps unit was, “Ask students to list important places and features in the state of Florida. Write the list on the board. Challenge students by asking them to pinpoint the exact position of the place or feature on a blank map of Florida.” A few minutes into the lesson, I realized that students were having a tough time listing cities, rivers and other features in the state of Florida. So rather than continuing to tell students that their answers were incorrect, I decided to approach the lesson differently by selecting a volunteer to come up the front and giving them a city, river, or feature that I had randomly chosen from the pile of cut-outs to locate. To add further support, I encouraged them to use the online map of Florida projected on the board to assist them in locating that specific feature on the blank map.
b. Deepen and enrich students’ understanding through content area literacy strategies, verbalization of thought, and application of the subject matter;
c. Identify gaps in students’ subject matter knowledge;
d. Modify instruction to respond to preconceptions or
misconceptions;
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e. Relate and integrate the subject matter with other disciplines and life experiences
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f. Employ higher-order questioning techniques;
g. Apply varied instructional strategies and resources, including appropriate technology, to teach for student understanding
I have utilized a KWL chart during a social studies lesson centered around learning how to read maps. This graphic organizer helps activates students' prior knowledge and organize the big ideas of the lesson which can help them retain the information. We also watched a brain pop video to introduce this lesson to engage students. During a small group lesson, I provided a list of character traits for students to use in their writing as a source of encouragement to include new vocabulary to describe themselves.
g. Apply varied instructional strategies and resources, including appropriate technology, to teach for student understanding
I have utilized a KWL chart during a social studies lesson centered around learning how to read maps. This graphic organizer helps activates students' prior knowledge and organize the big ideas of the lesson which can help them retain the information. We also watched a brain pop video to introduce this lesson to engage students. During a small group lesson, I provided a list of character traits for students to use in their writing as a source of encouragement to include new vocabulary to describe themselves.
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h. Differentiate instruction based on an assessment of student learning needs and recognition of individual differences in students;
I included a screenshot above of a lesson plan that I taught for a formal observation.
i. Support, encourage, and provide immediate and specific feedback to students to promote student achievement;
j. Utilize student feedback to monitor instructional needs and to adjust instruction.
I included a screenshot above of a lesson plan that I taught for a formal observation.
i. Support, encourage, and provide immediate and specific feedback to students to promote student achievement;
j. Utilize student feedback to monitor instructional needs and to adjust instruction.
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4. Assessment. The effective educator consistently:
a. Analyzes and applies data from multiple assessments and measures to diagnose students’ learning needs, informs instruction based on those needs, and drives the learning process;
b. Designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that match learning objectives and lead to mastery;
c. Uses a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement and learning gains;
d. Modifies assessments and testing conditions to accommodate learning styles and varying levels of knowledge
e. Shares the importance and outcomes of student assessment data with the student and the student’s parent/caregiver(s);
f. Applies technology to organize and integrate assessment information.
5. Continuous Professional Improvement. The effective educator consistently:
a. Designs purposeful professional goals to strengthen the effectiveness of instruction based on students’ needs
During the FEAPS Portfolio Midterm Check with my supervisor and CT, I developed a few professional goals such as:
c. Uses a variety of data, independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning and continuously improve the effectiveness of the lessons;
d. Collaborates with the home, school and larger communities to foster communication and to support student learning and continuous improvement;
e. Engages in targeted professional growth opportunities and reflective practices;
f. Implements knowledge and skills learned in professional development in the teaching and learning process.
6. Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. Understanding that educators are held to a high moral standard in a community, the effective educator adheres to the Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession of Florida, pursuant to Rules 6B-1.001 and 6B-1.006,F.A.C., and fulfills the expected obligations to students, the public and the education profession.
• What do you see as the purpose of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida?
The purpose of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida is to provide a framework for teachers to abide by in order to create a safe, nurturing and effective learning environment for not only students but themselves, colleagues, families and other vital members that are in the education process. We as teachers have made the courageous decision to take on the responsibility of molding and educating the future leaders of this country so with that comes the duty of ensuring that we are modeling exemplary behavior and positive characteristics that the youth can take after. Although we should not be afraid to be ourselves or think that we have to be someone that we are not when we take on the job of being an educator, it is imperative that we are cautious of how we conduct ourselves. Educators spend five days out of the week with adolescents whom are very impressionable so without a doubt families, administrators and society desire to have individuals who will be fair, knowledgable and professional. Educators will always be under the scrutiny of others being that our professions are so critical to the advancement of the world.
• What is a specific detailed example from this semester when you demonstrated being an ethical educator?
- not disclosing any information while managing students' confidential information
- punctual and dressed professionally weekly
- including students' initials rather than full names on lesson plans
- blurring students' faces in pictures that were taken in the classroom
• How is each specific example connected to the Code of Ethics?
"Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of one’s colleagues, of students, of parents, and of other members of the community, the educator strives to achieve and sustain the highest degree of ethical conduct."
"Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law."
a. Analyzes and applies data from multiple assessments and measures to diagnose students’ learning needs, informs instruction based on those needs, and drives the learning process;
b. Designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that match learning objectives and lead to mastery;
c. Uses a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement and learning gains;
d. Modifies assessments and testing conditions to accommodate learning styles and varying levels of knowledge
e. Shares the importance and outcomes of student assessment data with the student and the student’s parent/caregiver(s);
f. Applies technology to organize and integrate assessment information.
5. Continuous Professional Improvement. The effective educator consistently:
a. Designs purposeful professional goals to strengthen the effectiveness of instruction based on students’ needs
During the FEAPS Portfolio Midterm Check with my supervisor and CT, I developed a few professional goals such as:
- Becoming more comfortable teaching whole group lessons by taking charge of social studies unit
- Utilizing technology more in the classroom during lessons
- Take on the task of conducting guided reading groups
c. Uses a variety of data, independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning and continuously improve the effectiveness of the lessons;
d. Collaborates with the home, school and larger communities to foster communication and to support student learning and continuous improvement;
e. Engages in targeted professional growth opportunities and reflective practices;
f. Implements knowledge and skills learned in professional development in the teaching and learning process.
6. Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. Understanding that educators are held to a high moral standard in a community, the effective educator adheres to the Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession of Florida, pursuant to Rules 6B-1.001 and 6B-1.006,F.A.C., and fulfills the expected obligations to students, the public and the education profession.
• What do you see as the purpose of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida?
The purpose of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida is to provide a framework for teachers to abide by in order to create a safe, nurturing and effective learning environment for not only students but themselves, colleagues, families and other vital members that are in the education process. We as teachers have made the courageous decision to take on the responsibility of molding and educating the future leaders of this country so with that comes the duty of ensuring that we are modeling exemplary behavior and positive characteristics that the youth can take after. Although we should not be afraid to be ourselves or think that we have to be someone that we are not when we take on the job of being an educator, it is imperative that we are cautious of how we conduct ourselves. Educators spend five days out of the week with adolescents whom are very impressionable so without a doubt families, administrators and society desire to have individuals who will be fair, knowledgable and professional. Educators will always be under the scrutiny of others being that our professions are so critical to the advancement of the world.
• What is a specific detailed example from this semester when you demonstrated being an ethical educator?
- not disclosing any information while managing students' confidential information
- punctual and dressed professionally weekly
- including students' initials rather than full names on lesson plans
- blurring students' faces in pictures that were taken in the classroom
• How is each specific example connected to the Code of Ethics?
"Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of one’s colleagues, of students, of parents, and of other members of the community, the educator strives to achieve and sustain the highest degree of ethical conduct."
"Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law."