InTASC Standard 7: 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 FOR INSTRUCTION
Strategic and meaningful planning is essential in being an effective educator. In planning, teachers are able to create meaningful activities while holding themselves accountable in the education of their students. Lesson planning allows teachers to be very deliberate in essential questions for the lesson, as well as identifying the best ways for students to demonstrate mastery of the content they are being exposed to. Without effective planning, lessons would not be as organized and would therefore be unsuccessful in facilitating learning for students. In my early years as an educator, I struggled with effectively planning for instruction, which in turn became evident in all aspects of my teaching. Through four years of experience in the classroom, as well as research facilitated by Johns Hopkins University, I have become much more adept in creating and carrying out successful lesson plans. See below for the various methods of planning that I implement in my classroom.