Shifting to standards-based learning is a big change. Rely on Planning and Teaching in the Standards-Based Classroom to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Authors Jeff Flygare, Jan K. Hoegh, and Tammy Heflebower have created a must-have guide for teachers that delivers straightforward, practical tools and detailed instructions for everything from lesson planning to proficiency scales to parent communication.
Understand priority standards and proficiency scales.
Develop curriculum maps to plan for the entire year or course.
Follow the steps of the instructional cycle to create standards-based units and lessons.
Help exceptional students continue to thrive and grow in a standards-based environment.
Communicate objectively with students and families about learning.
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Curriculum Based on Standards and Scales
Chapter 2: Year-Long Planning With Curriculum Maps
Chapter 3: Unit Planning With the Instructional Cycle
Chapter 4: Lesson Planning and Teaching Within the Instructional Cycle
Chapter 5: Assessments and Progress Tracking
Chapter 6: Communication Using Proficiency Scales
Epilogue
