DQ1: Communicating Learning Goals and Feedback
In order to ensure meeting the DQ1 protocols, the teacher can ask the students questions. Click here to see the questions.
1. Providing Clear Learning Goals and Scales (Rubrics)
Learning Goals should stem from the Essential Questions which are based on the unit of study which aligns to the Common Core Standards.
To see examples of Essential Questions click here.
Examples of Scales:
Kindergarten
Primary
Intermediate
Music
Art
Kindergarten students are working on their Learning Goal: Students will be able to compare the measurement of objects in inches using a ruler. The Essential Question for the unit was How can you compare the lengths of objects? To see the Essential Question click here.
Kindergarten
Primary
Intermediate
Music
Art
Kindergarten students are working on their Learning Goal: Students will be able to compare the measurement of objects in inches using a ruler. The Essential Question for the unit was How can you compare the lengths of objects? To see the Essential Question click here.
2. Tracking Student Progress
Our Kindergarten students keep track of their daily progress. After the students complete an activity, the teacher checks the work and gives the child a happy face. At this time, the teacher will either reteach or introduce a new skill. At the end of the day, the child assesses him/herself. At the end of the week, the teacher will conference with the child and assess his/her effort. The child takes the plan home for parent signature, then returns it the next school day. To see an example of a student's Weekly Plan, click here.
3. Celebrating Success
There are different ways to celebrate a student's success. Some ways a teacher can celebrate success are by giving a high five, hug, a pat on the back, have the class clap, etc. Every time a success is celebrated, the child's esteem is raised and will he/she will continue to strive to do better.
DQ6: Establishing Rules and Procedures
In order to ensure meeting the DQ 6 protocols, the teacher can ask the students questions. Click here to see the questions.
4. Establishing Classroom Routines
Classroom routines are established during the first month of school and reviewed and practiced on a daily basis. These routines should involve the students. A classroom meeting should be held to review and process rules and procedures. The teacher should remind the students of the rules, ask students to restate or explain the rules, and provide the students with signals or cues when a rule should be followed.
Scale for Classroom Routines
Scale for Classroom Routines
5. Organizing the Physical Layout of the Classroom
The physical layout of any classroom must have clear traffic patterns and provides easy access to materials and centers. Bulletin boards should display current student work as well as relate to the current content being taught.