WEEK 5: Personalized & Authentic Learning

 Celebrate Success! 

Helping students find their way:

 Pursue High Standards! 

 Authentic Learning at Valley (click the name to see details):  

CAMERON GALE and GREG HUDSON- 20 International Journalists visited American Heritage and AP World classrooms.  Students learned about a variety of world cultures.

GARRETT HAWKINS -Incorporating "Gradual Release and Responsibility" to empower students in their learning.  He is also collaborating with DALE ERIKSON on a differentiated reading lesson.

 Find a Way-  Exhaust Your Resources! 

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Article: Top 10 Secrets of Successful Classroom Management

5 Essentials for Basic Classroom Management (Education World)

Classroom Management for Dummies: 10 Solutions for Misbehavior

Week 4: Goals in Authenticity

 Celebrate Success! 

Students at work:

 Pursue High Standards! 

 Authentic Learning at Valley (click the name to see details):  

PAMELA WALSH- Authentic investigation activity gets Journalism students moving!

KRISTEN FRIEDRICHS uses SMART goals and goal reflection in her classes.

 Find a Way-  Exhaust Your Resources! 

1. Keeping Teachers in Mind.  This article explores how coaches can support teachers and explains the importance of a relationship between coaches and teachers to promote Growth Mindset.
2. Keeping Students in Mind. This article emphasizes the importance of the relationships teachers build with students.  
3. Managing Larger Class Size: "If you've found yourself with larger class sizes, or you're a new teacher still grasping the often overwhelming experience of one..."