EDU 645 Project 3
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Project 3: Instruction/Lesson Plan Analysis Fatima Young
Belhaven University
EDU 645: Enhancing Curriculum and Instructional Capacity
Professor James Norton
November 4, 2023
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Project 3: Instruction/Lesson Plan Analysis
Last week, Mrs. Steen's lesson plans were assessed in addition to being observed in her humanities class. Mrs. Steen teaches humanities to the tenth grade. Based on the NSA Lesson Plan Rubric, Mrs. Steen received an overall Proficient rating for teaching. Her use of teaching tactics and instructional tempo are among her strong points. The classroom setting is an area that needs improvement in the field of teaching considering her classroom lacks visual aids that could
assist in student learning. Mrs. Steen had a composite score of Advanced. Because Mrs. Steen's evaluations are biweekly and in accordance with the curriculum guidelines, they serve as models for assessing student learning. Utilizing tutoring purposefully to meet students' learning requirements rather than just homework assistance is one area where assessment needs to improve. Mrs. Steen received a Proficient rating in the curriculum category as well. Modifications of the content for kids with disabilities and the lesson materials themselves are strengths. Curriculum development is one area that needs improvement; Mrs. Steen will endeavor to ensure that her teaching strategies are extremely precise. Mrs. Steen received an advanced rating in the field of classroom leadership. Her connections with her kids are excellent,
and her classroom functions like a well-oiled machine. Mrs. Steen received a Proficient rating in the level of professionalism category. She spends a lot of time working on her after school, interacts regularly, and typically arrives on time. She engages in ongoing professional growth, puts it into practice, and is receptive to constructive criticism.
The curriculum created by Mrs. Steen featured a range of teaching and evaluation strategies. Google Forms is used to register the bell ringer. During the course of each day's lessons, pupils collaborate. Mrs. Steen assesses comprehension by using the progressive release of responsibilities upon completion of Anticipatory Set and Direct Instruction. She also keeps an
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eye on things throughout her self-paced and guided practice. Then she prepares for the following day's class using the Exit Ticket information entered into Google. While I was doing Mrs. Hale's observation, I also assessed her lesson planning. Nineth grade geography is taught by Mrs. Hale. Based on the NSA Lesson Plan Rubric, Mrs. Hale received a comprehensive Proficient score in the field of teaching. The classroom atmosphere is one of her strong points; students' learning is supported by the visual displays, which are revised frequently. Lesson pacing is one area that Mrs. Hale has to improve in her teaching. While Mrs. Hale adapts her teaching tempo to meet the requirements of her students, it is not a very fast-
paced curriculum. Mrs. Hale received a Proficient rating in the assessment area. Students are tested every two weeks in Mrs. Hale's classroom using measures that are in line with the course of study outline. Mrs. Hale received a Proficient rating in the curriculum category as well. The content and layout of the lessons are strong points. The adaptation of curriculum materials for students with exceptional needs represents a potential area for curriculum development. Although Mrs. Hale did not incorporate accommodations in her lesson plans, she said she would work with the inclusion instructor more in the future. Regarding teaching methods, Mrs. Hale received a Proficient rating. The classroom atmosphere created by Mrs. Hale is welcoming and upbeat. Everything in her classroom works well, and she deals with misconduct in an assertive and sensible way. Mrs. Hale received an Advanced in the professionalism category. She honors deadlines, is consistently on time, interacts frequently, and, 99 percent of the time, keeps a cheerful outlook. Mrs. Hale received a Proficient rating in the field of professional growth. She routinely looks for opportunities for career advancement and even requested a peer mentor at the start of the academic year.
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Additionally, Mrs. Hale utilized a range of teaching and evaluation strategies in her lesson plans. Students analyze their answers using the think-pair-share method after finishing the
bell ringer each day. After that, the children practice their vocabulary using Quizlet, and Mrs. Hale receives real-time feedback on each student's development. The students proceed to revisit the unit goals by playing Blooket. Together with the kids, Mrs. Hale goes over the findings, using the information to inform her lessons. Every lesson, Mrs. Hale assigns the pupils to finish the guided notes while viewing a video. Mrs. Hale regularly watches and listens in on the students as they work, offering both nonverbal and verbal feedback to ensure they are comprehending.
I spoke with Mr. Odom, the principal, about the evaluations and the criteria after reviewing the lesson plans of each instructor. He was pleased with his professors' performance in
every aspect of the criterion. Mr. Odom stated that since the start of the school year, the lesson plans created by both instructors had gotten better. He recommended that I always give professors my sincere gratitude before offering advice. Mr. Odom felt that since Mrs. Steen and Mrs. Hale are both seasoned educators, they would welcome my criticism and recommendations.
We also talked about the structure of lesson plans, the evaluation mechanism, and the feedback system. The existing structure for lesson plans was developed in 2018 by a former administrator and hasn't been changed or modified. Mr. Odom feels that the layout of the lesson plans may be shortened because it is too long. Every other Thursday at 9 p.m., lesson plans are expected. Mr. Odom and Mr. Baker, the assistant principal, take turns examining the lesson plans. Mr. Odom is
in charge of the English Language Arts, Social Sciences, and Computer classes, while Mr. Baker
is in charge of the mathematics, science, and electives classes. The principals carry out the following tasks when examining lesson plans:
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Verify that the standards correspond with the tasks and evaluations.
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Track the intensity of the work increasing each week.
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Aim for categorization, distinction, and both formative and summative evaluations.
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Check for any adjustments that were suggested in an earlier plan in the present one.
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Give constructive criticism along with your compliments.
I completely agree with Mr. Odom that modeling is the most effective technique for an administrator to address the enhancement of lesson planning. Preparation is a leadership tool that
can benefit all types of schools, including the worst functioning to the most performing, according to Brambrick-Santoyo (Brambrick-Santoyo, 2018, p. 89). Additionally, according to Brambrick-Santoyo (2018), lesson planning creates "productive daily teaching strategies that will
motivate student learning." When necessary, efficient lesson design and delivery should be emulated. "Educators convey pertinent content in the greatest productive manner feasible in the first place," according to Brambrick-Santoyo (2018), who states that principals are responsible for ensuring.
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References
Brambrick-Santoyo, P. (2018). Leverage leadership 2.0: A practical guide to building
exceptional schools.
San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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