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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
New Teacher Curriculum
The new teacher curriculum has definitely been an experience. I would love to have the opportunity to launch these sessions. I feel that they are organized in a way that supports new teachers with application components. As someone who interacts with new teachers and veteran teachers I really had a strong idea in mind of what weaknesses in instruction I observe. Many districts are now embracing the UBD model in their curriculum revisions. I was happy to hear that during a meeting yesterday I attended for our middle school literacy model. I think my group really thought critically about the assessment pieces since they do provide evidence of how the teachers are processing the information.
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I agree that the sessions our groups are creating would benefit the "new teacher." At the same time, I feel that these sessions could benefit the veteran teacher who is eager to learn new ideas.
I recently gave my student-teacher, colleagues, and principal a copy of the UBD model in hopes that they will embrace it. This model offers many upgrades to the design that many individuals currently use. The way I look at it, the more individuals who are willing to work together the better.
Did you ever think about this....why is that we know what to do but the education system is still in a mess. What is the problem? Maybe teachers need to develop the laws and make up these asessments versus someone who is not connected to the education field or who has not been in the classroom for years.
I really think this model should be used in all schools. It gives teachers constant and appropriate feedback and develops their teaching skills. A very important part about the UBD model is that new teachers are able to assess themselves throughout the process. Our group has rubrics, peer coaching, and self-assessments so that the new teacher is constantly learning and is able to adapt and apply.
Too often in professional development their is a lecturer and the teachers or new teachers don't seem connected. I feel it is very important for them to be an intrical part of the process as well.
My district is doing the same. The staff in my school is complaining that “this is just teaching to the test.” I have tried to swim against the current but teachers have a strong undertow that can drown you.
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