3a: Communicating with Students
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Overview: Students benefit from clear expectations, directions, and academic language that support understanding and learning.
Examples of Artifacts:
Daily learning targets and essential questions
Anchor charts with sentence stems and content-specific language
Videos or walkthroughs of direct instruction
Resources & Multimedia:
Sentence Stems for Student Talk
Anchor Chart Ideas (Pinterest, Google Drive folder)
3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
Overview: Effective teachers ask purposeful questions and foster dialogue that promotes deeper learning.
Examples of Artifacts:
Think-pair-share discussion notes
Socratic seminar outlines
Student-generated question logs
Resources & Multimedia:
Edutopia: Quality Questioning
Teach Like a Champion: Cold Calling
Blooms-Taxonomy-Question-Stems-Jason-Johnston.pdf20-Bloom-Question-Cues-Chart.pdf3c: Engaging Students in Learning
Overview: Engagement strategies increase student focus, interaction, and ownership of learning.
Examples of Artifacts:
Group work protocols or templates
Differentiated learning tasks
Photos or videos of hands-on activities
Resources & Multimedia:
Learning Pyramid Visual
3d: Using Assessment in Instruction
Overview: Formative and summative assessments guide instruction and provide meaningful feedback to students.
Examples of Artifacts:
Exit tickets and response boards
Student feedback forms or conferencing notes
Use of self-assessment or peer assessment tools
Resources & Multimedia:
17 Formative Assessment Examples
Visible Learning by Hattie – Feedback Focus
Assessment: Why Backward Design Works
3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Overview: Teachers monitor and adjust instruction based on student understanding, interest, and performance.
Examples of Artifacts:
Lesson plans with adaptations noted
Anecdotal records of instructional changes
Grouping strategy changes based on assessment data
Resources & Multimedia:
Gradual Release of Responsibility Framework
Differentiation in Action – Edutopia
Helpful Monthly Activities (Connected to Domain 3):
December: Use student engagement visuals and survey students
January: Implement confidence rating or voting techniques
February: Explore student-led discussions and feedback techniques
Reflection Questions for Growth (PGP Use):
How am I making learning accessible and engaging for all?
In what ways do I make student thinking visible?
How do I use assessments to inform and adapt my instruction?
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