INTASC+7

INTASC 7

Reflection of INTASC 7: Planning for Instruction Aside from all of the excitement with connecting and relating to our content material, there is also a planning procedure that reflects a great deal on our effectiveness as teachers. Within INTASC 7, Planning for Instruction, we find that we have to incorporate all of the curriculum requirements along with our student’s individual accommodations into our planning to perform at our best. After incorporating all of the expected components into our planning, our lessons should be extensive and full of differentiated instruction. Students within our classroom could be of different cultures, race, and academic ability levels; therefore, because we know that all of our students all learn differently, we must learn to teach to our student’s needs. If there are any students that are identified as 504s, have IEPs, or are considered ELL students, the teacher must reach beyond the classroom to help incorporate specific strategies that can help these students. We might find that repeating directions can help auditory learners, images can help ELL students, and required extra time can help students who need extra time to process information. All of this data can be acquired by a student’s individual ESOL instructors and Case Managers and can help a teacher instruct students to the best of their ability. As an example of incorporating curriculum and student requirements, there could be an activity heavily constructed by collaboration. Considering the fact that teachers will also have to plan and instruct based upon different readability levels, in an English classroom, there could be an activity constructed that involves students with high readability levels working with students with lower readability levels. This activity can be used while reflecting on prior readings in a novel, short story, or poem. The instructor could pair the lower level readability students with the higher level readability students so they can obtain a better grasp of the material and receive a better opportunity to learn. In return, the higher readability student will learn more from the activity by teaching what they’ve grasped to the lower readability student. Together, they can discuss important aspects of the literary piece, what they found important, and even what they found confusing. This activity will allow the students to regain a fresh idea of what the reading entailed, and it will also allow for the teacher to gain student’s focus and interest for what they’ve read and are about to discuss. Planning instruction is the most important process when it comes to delivering content effectively. There are so many different variations of curricula requirements, student requirements and requirements for activities; however, defining what works best and meeting the requirements for all of these factors will allow students to learn and perform to the best of their ability. With the use of specific planning for instruction, a teacher can be more effective in connecting to their students and also in connecting their students to the material.



Reflection A: “The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of content, students, community, and curriculum goals.” Within INTASC 7, I have provided a sample unit plan for Lord of the Flies in which I perform my ability to create lessons that accommodate to various elements needed for instruction. To begin, I have demonstrated my ability to create lessons that implement effective and positive student interest and learning. They will be assessed for creative, informative, and reflective assessments throughout the unit plan. For my curriculum goals, I have proven a mastery of INTASC 7 because I have implemented all three of my unit goals within the unit plan. Students will have a clear understanding of the Literary Elements in literature, how to draw conclusions from literature, and how to comprehend literature. Within this artifact, I have proven that I can foster a positive impact on student learning. Because my unit plan was created with the guidelines of standards and goals, and then altered for the needs and interests of my students, I know that my instructional methods have created an atmosphere where students can reach their highest academic abilities. Through careful planning, teaching, implementing, and reflecting upon my lessons and activities, I have found that there are many ways to incorporate the success of all students.

Reflection B: “The teacher knows when and how to adjust instruction/plans to meet students needs and enhance learning for all students.” For my Lord of the Flies unit plan artifact in INTASC 7, I have provided many means of differentiation for all students to better help them learn. This artifact demonstrated my mastery and understanding of INTASC 7 because I was able to foster many different types of assessments, many different forms of activities, and ultimately, many forms of differentiation for students. Within this unit plan, I have created many different types of formal and informal assessments, this can help students by not only giving them different means of instruction and assignments, but it will also allow them to be more creative and expressive within the class. This will give my students the opportunity to find their own, individual connection with the literature and the material. This will also benefit my students for my lessons will therefore create a positive impact on student learning. By creating different activities, assessments, and differentiating for students, they are more likely to become engaged with the material and also formulate a better grasp of the concepts being introduced. It is important that every student is met with the needs and accommodations that they require. It is also important to add that variety to lesson structure in order to keep students interested and engaged. It is with my prior knowledge that I can create lessons based upon my history with my students and my understanding with how they perform with different styles and methods of instruction. It is important, though, that even after every lesson, that I look back and reflect upon what went well and what I would need to change for the days to come. This unit plan was a great demonstration of INTASC 7 because it portrays my effective teaching methods while I accommodate for the success and interest of every student.