Module 1

Identifying Elements of Effective Instruction and Introducing the Aspiring Teacher Rubric

During Module 1, participants will:

Instructions:

In your assigned breakout rooms, identify the document in the folder below aligned to your group number.
Reflect on the question: What are the elements of an effective lesson?
Think on your own and jot down as many ideas as you can on your own note-paper, without speaking. (4 minutes)
In your group, take turns sharing your lists. As someone mentions an element that you have on your list, put a star next to that element on your list. When it is your turn, be sure to most emphasize the points that no one else has yet made. (10 minutes)
On the shared document note each of the elements that you all agree must be included in an effective lesson. (One of you may volunteer to make the notes for the group). (5 minutes)
Be prepared to share a few key points from your small group discussion when the full group reconvenes.

Materials:

Instructions:

Using your rubric handout, compare changes in descriptors across performance levels.
Highlight key words in each descriptor – beginning with the “At Expectations” level.
- To help with identifying key words, consider: What does this descriptor look and sound like in practice?
After all key words are highlighted for an indicator, identify the essence of the indicator and record in 2-3 words.

Analyze the following indicators:

Materials:

Instructions:

Using your rubric handout, compare changes in descriptors across performance levels.
Highlight key words in each descriptor – beginning with the “At Expectations” level.
- To help with identifying key words, consider: What does this descriptor look and sound like in practice?
After all key words are highlighted for an indicator, identify the essence of the indicator and record in 2-3 words.

Analyze the following indicators:

Materials:

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