InTASC standard number 7
is about planning for instruction. The
InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards: A Resource for State Dialogue
states the third standard for teachers as” The teacher plans instruction
that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by
drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-
disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and
the community context.” Planning lessons in advance can create
effective teaching by helping the teacher in creating a timeline that
outlines the time allotted for each subject area and the portions of the
material that will be covered each day. Thorough planning not only sets
the classroom up for success, but it also allows the teacher to see
connections within and between units that they may have not before
which, in turn can make the lessons and units richer. The most
imporatnt part of being a teacher when planning is to remember such
things as instructional strategies, extra time, interruptions,
modifications, and accommodations. For the lessons I taught during my
level III field experience I planned my instruction using my knowledge
of the subject matter, students
’
needs(as much as I could), and state
standards.
Learning about your students and their learning styles will
help you plan your lessons more effectively. I am aware that depending
on the students' responses at the start of the unit plan, I might need to
modify my plans. “Teaching begins before the teacher steps into the
classroom. Prior to each lesson or unit, effective teachers identify what
students need to know, understand, and do, using the curriculum
standards. Effective teachers collaboratively determine how mastery of
the standards will be assessed, prior to planning the lessons. Teachers
then collaboratively plan content of instruction, select teaching
materials, design learning activities, decide on pacing, and identify
learning opportunities for students” (Barge, 2013
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Barge, J. D. (2013, February 20).
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. Educator Support and Development.
https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/Teacher-and-Leader-
Effectiveness/Pages/Teacher-Keys-Effectiveness-System.aspx
