In an Accomplished classroom you will see:
Teacher provides various examples on how to answer questions or understand information
Teacher models and students have opportunities to respond
Teacher prompts and reminds students
Students share the whys
Teacher provides opportunities for students to use multiple analytical thinking strategies, ex: draw, turn and talk
Teacher teaches a strategy, such as labeling to avoid confusion before getting started
Teacher asks class "What is one mistake that students often make...?
Teacher stops lesson and reteaches when misunderstandings emerge and mistakes are made
Teacher asks probing questions to help student reach the correct answer
Teacher provides numerous examples connected to real life situations
Sequenced instruction in a logical and supportive manner
PowerPoint that is interactive, engaging to students and allows for easy transition between tasks
In an Accomplished classroom you will see:
Teacher modeling and students verbalize difficulties
Communication in various modes, such as post its, signals, words
Students taking self-assessments of learning objectives
Classroom signals, such as raise pencil if you are completed
Academic conversations in class as whole group, partners or table mates
Students use strategies, resources and other students to learn
Teacher and students reflect on present learning as it connects to previous practice
Evidence of use of visual tools, technology, anchor charts
Students are able to explain what they are learning
Students clearly communicate/demonstrate their thinking or ideas
Clear classroom practice for working with peers
Use of exit tickets from previous day to highlight misconceptions
Students doing the hard work, teachers facilitating