The “Nuts & Bolts”

of Teaching

Presenters--

J. B. Pike & Nancy G. Warrenfeltz

What is the “S.A.S.” program?

• Goals—– To work with, develop and

help to retain excellent teachers in Berkeley County.

• Purpose—– Provides help with

curriculum and instruction– Provides help with

classroom management– Provides help in

professional development

Student Achievement Specialist Program

You are a Walking & Talking Advertisement!

“You were hired to take a group of possibly disinterested,

howling, and unruly people and turn them into

interested, disciplined andproductive learners

in a well-managed environment!”

--Alice Waters

What To Do Your

First Few Weeks!

Learn to know “ ” people

Secretaries Custodians Administration Mentor Teacher and/or Department Chair Teachers (who work nearby) Teachers (with common content/grade) Technology Specialist

Learn the “Lingo”

• OEPA—Office of Educ. Performance Audits

• WVEIS—WV Education Information System

• NCLB—No Child Left Behind• AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress)• Cell Size (50 students in any subgroup)

• CSO—Content Standards/Objectives• Curriculum Mapping

more “Lingo”—

• SpEd—Special Education• IEP (Individualized Education Plan)• BD, LD, MM, MD, MS, AU

• ESL—English as a Second Language• LEP (Limited English Proficiency)

• SAT—Student Assistance Team

• Disciplinary Terms—• ASD (After-School Detention)• ISS (In-School Suspension)• OSS (Out-of-School Suspension)

Prepare—

• Your Room—• Keep it colorful, subject-related, well-organized and

informative!

• Your Rules—• Keep them clear and simple!

• Your Grade Book—• Keep in mind this is a “legal” document!• Document! Document! Document!

• Your Lessons—• Keep them usable and up-to-date!• Sample Lesson Plan

Characteristicsof an

Effective Teacher

Four Characteristics of anEffective Teacher

1. Professionalism

2. Classroom Management

3. Positive Expectations

4. Mastery Teaching

1. Professionalism

• Working with Students– Mutual respect

• Working with Peer Educators– Sharing

• Working with Administration– Initiative & commitment

• Working with Parents– Be supportive

• Personal Appearance– Attire and

behavior/mannerisms

Classroom Management

Well-Ordered Environment

+Positive Academic Expectations

=Effective Classroom

What is a “well-ordered environment”?

• There’s a place for everything—and everything is in its place!

• Student agendas

• Room is a neat and inviting learning environment!

• Work areas are easily monitored!

• Materials and equipment are organized and easily accessed!

Positive Expectations

“There is absolutely no research correlation between SUCCESS and

family background, race, national origin, financial status, or even educational

accomplishments.

There is but one correlation with SUCCESS, and that is

ATTITUDE.”“The First Days of School”

HOPEHave

Only

Positive

Expectations

Positive Expectations Attract

Positive Behaviors & Results

Positive Expectations—for the “Teacher”

• Show respect & take responsibility

• Be prepared & understanding

• Be consistent• Be a good role model• Get to know your

students • Communicate with the

parents

Positive Expectations—for the “Student”

• Show respect & take responsibility

• Be prepared each day• Work cooperatively with

others• Be willing to take risks• Do their best at all times

Positive Expectations—for the “Parent”

• Be involved

• Communicate with the teacher

Mastery Teaching—Key Elements

• The key elements in mastery learning are:

Clearly specifying what is to be learned and how it will be evaluated,

Allowing students to learn at their own pace, Assessing student progress and providing

appropriate feedback or remediation, and Testing that final learning criterion has been

achieved.

Mastery Teaching—Basics

• The “basics”—• Explain!• Rehearse!• Reinforce!

Hunter?

Bloom?

Wong?

Marzano?

Carroll?

Classroom Management“A P L”

• Basic Class Structure—– Anticipatory Set/”Bell Ringer”

• Reviews Previous Information or • Prepares class for what is coming today

– Stating the Objective—”Explain”– Teaching the Objective—”Rehearse”– Guided Practice—”Reinforce”– Closure—”Wrap Up the Lesson”

Additional “APL” Terms

• “Check for Understanding”

• “Wait Time”

• “Pass Option”

• “Pair & Share”

• “On the Clock”

More detailed training will follow!

Final Thought!

" Teaching is the profession

that creates all others.

I teach.

It's kinda like having a love affair with a rhinoceros."

--- Author Unknown

Just One More!!

In the teaching profession—

" Those who can laugh . . . last."

--- Stacy Lynn Skinner

SEE YOU SOON!

Have a great year!