5 Highly Effective Teaching Practices
1. Teacher Clarity
When a teacher begins a new unit of study or project with students, she clarifies the purpose and learning goals, and provides explicit criteria on how students can be successful. It's ideal to also present models or examples to students so they can see what the end product looks like.
2. Classroom Discussion
Teachers need to frequently step offstage and facilitate entire class discussion. This allows students to learn from each other. It's also a great opportunity for teachers to formatively assess (through observation) how well students are grasping new content and concepts.
3. Feedback
How do learners know they are moving forward without steady, consistent feedback? They often won't. Along with individual feedback (written or verbal), teachers need to provide whole-group feedback on patterns they see in the collective class' growth and areas of need. Students also need to be given opportunities to provide feedback to the teacher so that she can adjust the learning process, materials, and instruction accordingly.
4. Formative Assessments
In order to provide students with effective and accurate feedback, teachers need to assess frequently and routinely where students are in relation to the unit of study's learning goals or end product (summative assessment). Hattie recommends that teachers spend the same amount of time on formative evaluation as they do on summative assessment.
5. Metacognitive Strategies
Students are given opportunities to plan and organize, monitor their own work, direct their own learning, and to self-reflect along the way. When we provide students with time and space to be aware of their own knowledge and their own thinking, student ownership increases. And research shows that metacognition can be taught.
Staff Shout Outs-Timberwolf "howl"
All Staff at Markham: We are a hard working, dedicated & extremely passionate group of professionals. I'm lucky to be working with this amazing group.
Jessica Carrizo: For doing such a good job with my student in speech! Thank you:)
Upper grade teachers: for filling out my survey for my class
My awesome 5th grade ladies: It is always a pleasure to work with you. I appreciate every single one of you!
Chelcy Lehman: She is a great team player! I love her ingenuity, positive can do attitude, and just an all around amazing person!
Norma Guerrero: She has always been there to listen and help me when I have needed the support! Thank you!
Ayesha Faust: a true up-and-comer,has the vision and personal courage to impose the highest standards(both academic and behavioral) on every member of her classroom family-AND the skills and inclination to fight the inevitable battles that come with it,positively influences her colleagues by her example and her willingness to both share her perspectives/philosophies and to listen to others. Ayesha has a "growth mindset",an increasingly clear vision of her role, and will someday be in a position of leadership
1st Grade Team: You guys did an awesome job on Day 1 of GLAD cycles
Cristina and Erin: Thank you for being so flexible and allowing us to use your rooms for ELPAC testing!
Becky Ensley: Thank you for always ensuring that I eat... thank you for feeding me! What would I do without you? :)
Shanon, Becky, Heather, Bobbie: Thank you for always being so welcoming and putting up with me.
Karen Sellers: Thank you for all your support in ensuring that our students get their academic needs.
Kathy: Thank you to Kathy for being such an amazing human being.
Mike Milligan: Thank you for being so flexible and keeping a huge smile on your face!
Helen Blood: for focusing on what your students need.
Megan Burns: her willingness to try new things and ask for help when she needs it.
Cristina Brooks: Thank you for being an amazing team player! I love bouncing off ideas and collaborating with you.
Sam Switzler and Mrs. Cristina Brooks: Thank you ladies for all your help this week with my special student. Though it was a challenging week for him, I know it ended all in good vibes where he and his mom feel very supported. Thanks so much!
Mike Milligan: for stepping in to substitute when we were short a sub on Thursday!
SPED Staff- for being kind and understanding with all the changes that are taking place. It is greatly appreciated & we appreciate you.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our very own Liz Peralta got engaged at Markham on Friday! Check out the amazing video below....
Important Dates... check out the yearlong calendar by clicking HERE
Mon. Mar. 25
Tues. Mar. 26
Weds. Mar. 27
Thurs. Mar. 28
Fri. Mar. 29
Novel Knowledge Winners Announced during AM announcements
Grade Level Leadership @ 3pm
GLAD Coaching 2nd Grade
Spring Picture Day
Art Smart @2:40
GOTR @ 2:40
Staff Meeting- Whole Staff @ 3pm MPR
GOTR @ 2:40
Spanish Spelling Bee 9:00-10:00
Cesar Chavez Assembly 9:30
Novel Knowledge Celebration Lunch @ 11am-1pm
Mon. Apr. 1
Tues. Apr. 2
Weds. Apr. 3
Thurs. Apr. 4
Fri. Apr. 5
Jepson visit (Lander & Ceja) @ 9:15am
GOTR @ 2:40
Art Smart @2:40
Cano & Romo on Fieldtrip
Guerrero Fieldtrip
Jepson Visit (Mainini, Vanhoy & O'Rear) @ 9:15
Jones Fieldtrip
PTO Paint Night
Important Dates... check out the yearlong calendar by clicking HERE
Mon. Mar. 25
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Tues. Mar. 26
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Weds. Mar. 27
|
Thurs. Mar. 28
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Fri. Mar. 29
|
Novel Knowledge Winners Announced during AM announcements
Grade Level Leadership @ 3pm |
GLAD Coaching 2nd Grade
Spring Picture Day Art Smart @2:40 GOTR @ 2:40 |
Staff Meeting- Whole Staff @ 3pm MPR
|
GOTR @ 2:40
Spanish Spelling Bee 9:00-10:00 |
Cesar Chavez Assembly 9:30
Novel Knowledge Celebration Lunch @ 11am-1pm
|
Jepson visit (Lander & Ceja) @ 9:15am
GOTR @ 2:40 Art Smart @2:40 |
Cano & Romo on Fieldtrip
Guerrero Fieldtrip Jepson Visit (Mainini, Vanhoy & O'Rear) @ 9:15 |
Jones Fieldtrip
PTO Paint Night |
PBIS WORLD- Great Resources for Tier 1,2 & 3 Interventions Click here for more resources
Hello from the PTO!
Thanks to all of you who helped support the Jelly Belly Fundraiser! We are hoping to have final results from the Grade Level Challenge sometime next week. At our next meeting we will be discussing fundraising for next year. Because we do not bring in much money from our fundraisers, we have to do a lot of them, and we realize it can be overwhelming. We are looking for ways to raise more money with fewer fundraisers throughout the year. We would love to hear your ideas!
Family Paint Night is April 5th and all families, teachers and staff may sign up for up to four slots. If we have over 80 participants we will hold a lottery. You may sign up via flyer or online by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/markham-spring-paint-night-tickets-58168067255?fbclid=IwAR185_XFDF2sKcWxu9lcUFz1BtGjDQ_Dyv3wGsUBI_kkqencE1X7d4Q9170
The PTO will be having a special event this year for Day of the Child/Dia del Niño on April 30th! We are very excited to bring inflatable slides, an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, otter pops and music to our kids,which they will enjoy during their lunch recess! More to come on this new, exciting event!
The Multicultural Festival will be Friday, May 3rd The format will be similar to Fall Festival, but focused on bringing cultural awareness and education in a fun, festival environment. Of This also is a fundraising opportunity for your class or grade level. Our new SPICE Program Representatives will be in contact with you soon regarding this event. We already have performances by Aztec Dancers, Ballet Folklorico Dancers and of course, are awesome Markham Choir. We are looking for other performers, so if you have any ideas, please let us know!
We are also planning ahead for our annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch! We would like to present you with a Mexican Fiesta! Stay tuned for a Doodle Poll, where we will be asking you to tell us your favorite Mexican dishes and treats!
Finally, as you are beginning to plan your supply needs for next year, please keep in mind that the PTO still has some school supplies if you need them. We cannot inventory them again, but if you have a request, please email us at markhampto@gmail.com and we will do our best to meet your needs. We have spiral notebooks, erasers, kid-scissors, tons of new pencils and other items.
Thanks to all of you who helped support the Jelly Belly Fundraiser! We are hoping to have final results from the Grade Level Challenge sometime next week. At our next meeting we will be discussing fundraising for next year. Because we do not bring in much money from our fundraisers, we have to do a lot of them, and we realize it can be overwhelming. We are looking for ways to raise more money with fewer fundraisers throughout the year. We would love to hear your ideas!
Family Paint Night is April 5th and all families, teachers and staff may sign up for up to four slots. If we have over 80 participants we will hold a lottery. You may sign up via flyer or online by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/markham-spring-paint-night-tickets-58168067255?fbclid=IwAR185_XFDF2sKcWxu9lcUFz1BtGjDQ_Dyv3wGsUBI_kkqencE1X7d4Q9170
The PTO will be having a special event this year for Day of the Child/Dia del Niño on April 30th! We are very excited to bring inflatable slides, an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, otter pops and music to our kids,which they will enjoy during their lunch recess! More to come on this new, exciting event!
The Multicultural Festival will be Friday, May 3rd The format will be similar to Fall Festival, but focused on bringing cultural awareness and education in a fun, festival environment. Of This also is a fundraising opportunity for your class or grade level. Our new SPICE Program Representatives will be in contact with you soon regarding this event. We already have performances by Aztec Dancers, Ballet Folklorico Dancers and of course, are awesome Markham Choir. We are looking for other performers, so if you have any ideas, please let us know!
We are also planning ahead for our annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch! We would like to present you with a Mexican Fiesta! Stay tuned for a Doodle Poll, where we will be asking you to tell us your favorite Mexican dishes and treats!
Finally, as you are beginning to plan your supply needs for next year, please keep in mind that the PTO still has some school supplies if you need them. We cannot inventory them again, but if you have a request, please email us at markhampto@gmail.com and we will do our best to meet your needs. We have spiral notebooks, erasers, kid-scissors, tons of new pencils and other items.
MATH Interactive Tool!
Interactive Math Tool- Here is an online tool that might be useful. It lists vertically all the standards so you can scroll through and see how different concepts are articulated through the grade levels and exactly how standards build throughout the grade levels.
MATH PROGRESSION VIDEOS
I encourage all elementary math teachers to check out Graham Fletcher’s website www.gfletchy.com It has great information including performance tasks and progression videos that show where the heart of understanding in certain math strands. From a vertical articulation standpoint it gives great information to educators on depth in certain grade levels.
The Progression of Multiplication (Progresssion Video)
The Progression of Fractions [Progression Video]
The Progression of Division [Progression Video]
The Progression of Addition and Subtraction [Progression Video]
The Progression of Early Number & Counting (Progression Video)
BETTER LESSON- Science, Math, ELA and more
Visit the website www.betterlesson.com and see the plethora of free lessons in several content areas and grade levels for science (and other subjects too!)
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