Instruction+-+Student+Focus


 * Awareness

I** am aware of the need to create and understand the importance of individualized learning environments and experiences that lead to authentic student engagement (e.g., students are placed at developmental content area levels, participate in instructional design, establish individual and classroom goals). Understanding ** I am engaging in professional development in the creation of a student focused classroom. **

1st Implementation ** I am modeling activities using the tools necessary to help students focus their own learning. I am conscious of creating a learner centered environment and am aware that it can continually change and adapt to the needs of all students. I have created a physical environment where student work is displayed as a representative continuum of student achievement. I honor, respect, and allow for the individual needs and learning styles. I facilitate learning through differentiated instruction and facilitation methods. **

Routine Use I provide students with the necessary tools to monitor their own progress through the standards. I facilitate student use of meta cognition in my student centered classroom. The curriculum is student generated, student lead, learning targets are clear and transparent. Continuous feedback is encouraged, respected, and evaluated to insure that all students are aware of the standards on which they are working. I provide students with multiple opportunities to understand and articulate what standard they are working on and where they are on the learning continuum. I encourage risk taking as a critical component of the learning process. I drive the magic bus.**


 * //I generate a clear and transparent curriculum for students as they meet their learning targets.// **
 * //I encourage, respect and evaluate continuous feedback to ensure that all students understand the standards.// **
 * Refinement **

I review, edit, revise, and refine my individualization and engagement tools and strategies at least twice on a regular cycle. I have experienced sustained positive growth trends.