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Domain 1- Planning and Preparation

1a

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content  and Pedagogy 
Student Teaching Lesson plan 

This student teaching week focused on implementing a multidisciplinary, tiered instructional model for first grade, balancing foundational skills with inquiry-based exploration. By utilizing "Math WIN Time" and "Kidney Bean Table" rotations, I provided differentiated support for place value concepts (CC.2.1.1.B.1) while fostering student independence through digital Zearn pathways and hands-on games like "Roll and Add". I integrated ELA and Science by transitioning from observational studies of the universe and "The Sky" (Standard 3.3.1.A) into a Fairytale unit, emphasizing vocabulary development and structural analysis. Central to my practice was the consistent use of SEAD strategies, including "Thumbs Up" emotional check-ins and "Friday Share" rituals, which maintained a supportive classroom community and managed transitions effectively between core subjects and "Planting Day" activities.

1c

Setting Instructional Outcomes
ED341- General lesson Plan

Reflecting back on this lesson plan that I did Junior year to now using Danielson’s Domain 1c. I would say that I had a very good foundation for this lesson. Everything is split up into sections and it is very clear to read. It definitely aligns to the learning objectives I set. If I were to write it now I would be more detailed in the directions. I would even put possible things I would say during the lesson. If I were to teach this I would make sure that everything aligns with the objectives.

Domain 1- Planning and Preparation

1e

Designing Coherent Instruction
Placement Math Stations

 In these stations, I designed a series of math stations that provided a developmentally appropriate sequence of activities to support my students’ understanding of numbers and addition within 10. Each child needed the directions repeated at least 10 times. Which is not unusual but it was definitely something to get used to. Each station was intentionally structured with clear directions, and hands-on materials which included : identifying numbers, to representing quantities with feathers, pom poms, or links, to writing corresponding addition sentences. The variety of tasks I found allowed for differentiation, meaningful engagement, and reinforcement of the same learning goals through multiple stations. The materials were prepared in advance and set up before the students got to the school. Overall, the stations worked together to form a cohesive and purposeful learning experience that supported students in developing number sense through exploration, manipulation, and guided practice.

1f

Designing Student Assessment 

Social Studies lesson

 In planning this Social Studies lesson, I tried to align the assessment with the learning goals by using a  “Wanted Poster” anchor chart as a formative assessment check for their understanding. As students selected cards and categorized information about the first Thanksgiving, I was able to assess their ability to identify key details which were: who was involved, where the event took place, and why it was significant. This interactive sorting activity provided me with evidence of knowing where my students are which allowed me to gauge what they needed a refresher on. The visual and collaborative nature of the anchor chart also created a clear record of learning that I could revisit later for reflection and follow-up instruction. Overall, this assessment design allowed me to measure my students' active engagement while giving me meaningful data on students’ mastery of the Social Studies concepts I was teaching.

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