The Swivel Chair

May 27th, 2008

Standard A1 - SAS teachers will demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy

Benchmarks:

1. Displays relevant content knowledge

2. Connects curriculum and real world in a variety of ways

Perspective Story-Writing
Develop ideas and understanding through engaging in discussions that develop the Enduring Understanding set at the beginning of the topic/issue.

3. Demonstrates pedagogy that reflects current research on best practices

Use of technology in the classroom and reading current research regularly.
Completing courses through Plymouth state that reflect classroom best practices and Methodology.
Multi-interests/purpose classroom environment through constantly changing stimuli and classroom seating arrangements.
Utilizing several workspaces around the school and negotiating curriculum and assessment with students.

Standard A2 - SAS teachers will demonstrate knowledge of students

Benchmarks:

1. Planning allows for flexible adjustments based on students’/class needs

Using similar rubrics that highlight 6 traits writing, and allow students to focus their skills on different criteria based on need
Constantly using Extended Learning Opportunity for humanities work.
Negotiating with students and prioritizing work taking into consideration the workload presented throughout all subjects and adjusting accordingly whilst maintaining a high standard and due dates.

2. Chooses content and assessment that reflect students’ knowledge, experience and developmental needs where appropriate

Individually setting texts that will engage students through our reading program. Making sure relevance is considered.
Varied assessment practices (oral, written, graphical, etc)
Consideration of student needs through own, faculty and parent liaison.

3. Utilizes assessments to improve knowledge of students

Close analysis of IOWA and ERB scores to constantly improve standard.
Tailor lessons once reflections and assessment for prior assignment have been completed.
Develop work considered to be fun through blogging/ research that engages students…school without walls.

Standard A3 - SAS teachers will demonstrate effective planning and organization

Benchmarks:

1. Designs instruction based on SAS standards and benchmarks

Constant collaboration with not only campus faculty but cross campus collaboration.
Atlas documentation (link)
Common Assessments (Pudong and Puxi)

2. Designs coherent instruction

3. Demonstrates knowledge of resources

4. Utilizes assessments to guide instructional planning

5. Participates in collaborative planning

Planning Preparation