Preparation for actual teaching in practice

What should lesson planning always be based on?

• Weekly lunch menus

• What the teacher enjoys

• Unit outcomes and student needs

• Last year’s plan

What is one way to support differentiated planning?

• Giving everyone the same worksheet

• Skipping pre-tests

• Using pre-assessments or class surveys

• Ignoring student input

According to the presentation, how should class rules be handled?

• Changed weekly

• Hidden from students

• Clearly displayed and referenced

• Only shared at the end of the year

What is one strategy for starting each class effectively?

• Letting students decide each day

• Starting with a random video

• Establishing a consistent routine

• Giving a pop quiz every day

What are Kagan structures designed to promote?

• Silent, independent learning

• Competition among students

• Student-led communication and collaboration

• Memorization of facts

When designing learning experiences, which of the following is NOT emphasized in the slides?

• Scaffolding content

• Using academic language

• Ignoring student questions

• Checking for understanding

Which is an example of a cross-curricular activity mentioned in the presentation?

• Taking a nap

• Debates and writing

• Solving puzzles silently

• Reading flashcards

Why should teachers keep student work samples?

• To decorate the room

• To throw away at the end of the year

• For record keeping and reflection

• To compare with other schools

What is an example of professional communication?

• Waiting for parents to call you

• Posting everything online

• Proactive communication with families

• Only sending report cards

What is a key practice in modeling professionalism?

• Never changing your approach

• Maintaining boundaries and expectations

• Doing everything on your own

• Copying another teacher’s style