All resources in Beginning Teacher Support

Classroom Observation Walk Through Document

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This is a simple classroom observation document that is meant to not be overwhelming for a beginning teacher. It does require some pre-coaching on the part of an administrator and/or instructional support coach. It necessitates a conversation about specific areas of concern that the teacher doing the observation should look for and a careful selection of the teacher who will be observed to make sure that they are demonstrated desired behaviors in those areas. It should also be followed up with a conversation about what the teacher observed and next steps to make 1-2 adjustments to their own teaching.

Material Type: Questionnaire

Author: Stephanie Harris

Unpacking the Lesson Plan

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This is an instructional tool that can be used for a beginning teacher to unpack the lesson plan to identify the teacher and student responsibilities. Once unpacked, it serves as a guide for the teacher to use to enhance their instructional delivery in the classroom with students.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Kathryn Shupe

Information Guide for Mentors

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This resource is designed for use with beginning teachers on their first visit to their school during Beginning Teacher Induction. The focus of this series of questions is to assist the Mentor in helping the BT understand basic school procedures and expectations.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: RAE THOMPSON

Daily Lesson Plan Template

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This two-column chart breaks down a daily lesson into its component parts: warm up, statement of expected outcome or essential question, direct instruction, guided practice, and closure. Also included is a sample high school English lesson.

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: KAREN HEILMAN

Playlist: Task Level Cards

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A playlist -is a sequence of activities for students to complete. -might be assigned during one class period, over a few days, or even for an entire unit. -can be based on one skill or standard in a course or based on multiple skills, standards, or disciplines. This resource includes a sample playlist based on a single standard in high school ELA as well as links to other sample playlists and resources across content areas and grade levels.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: KAREN HEILMAN