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| An appropriate essential question - it aligns to the standard and can be used to guide instruction. |
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| A word wall supports instruction in a standards-based classroom. It should be current and referred to often. Would you consider your classroom a model for standards-based instruction? As we prepare to begin our monthly Step 2 Achieve training, I'd like you to reflect on what I consider to be the foundation of standards-based instruction - the classroom. While our training will focus primarily on teacher behaviors, the following list details classroom elements that are necessary to support standards-based instruction. How many of these elements have you already incorporated???
Our goal? 100% implementing 4 out 5 elements. We can do it! |
I began my teaching career when the QCCs were being phased out so I'm glad that I really only know our current standards-based curriculum. The GPS provide structure and enable me to develop lessons tailored to the specific elements. As a special education teacher I tailor the standards to meet the specific needs of my students in order to help them acquire knowledge based on their particular learning style. The GPS also allow me to convey clear, succinct expecations for student assessment. I also like the fact that the state of Georgia provides guidance through the Georgia Standards website (https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/default.aspx).
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