6 Points and Voila

As a Music Education major, I am only slightly familiar with the 6 point lesson plan, having written 2 in the past. The lesson plan specifically for music is laid out much differently. However, I believe the structure of the actual lesson is not very different despite the different appearances on paper. So far, I am the most comfortable with this compared with anything else we have done in class. I am looking forward to increasing my confidence with writing 6 point lesson plans in order to broaden the possible ways to layout the structure of my lessons. I believe that practice with writing 6 point lesson plans will enable us to fulfill all the facets of Standard 4: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. Consider 4b, Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students. Being comfortable and confident with writing a thorough, organized lesson plan will undoubtedly aid in fulfilling this standard. Looking forward to writing and teaching these lessons!
Chrysalis

Understanding Standards and Research Based Practices

I am really beginning to feel more comfortable in this class, with the assigned work as well as among my fellow teacher candidates. Last week, when I was chosen to review what it meant to unpack the standard, I realized how much I have really learned in just 4 weeks.
I think the Best Practices Handbook will involve much teamwork and critical thinking. However, when it is finished, it will be a priceless plethora of strategies to apply in the classroom.
Compiling the handbook will certainly help us fulfill NCTCS 4a, "Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and the know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, and social development of their students." This involves keeping up to date with the latest resources involving student learning and adapting those resources to fit the needs of their students.
Till Thursday,
Chrysalis