March 7, 2016

Practicum Spring 2016 Goals, Sub-goals, Strategies and Measures

GOAL 1: Use assessment intentionally to support/guide learning.
Sub-goal 1: Record observations and anecdotal evidence.
Strategy 1.1

Create a recording sheet and objectives checklist

for each unit.

Mar. 4 Apr. 16

Planning

Strategy 1.2

Carry the record-keeping tools at all times.

Mar. 8 Apr. 22

Classroom

Strategy 1.3

Reflect on the notes daily or weekly at the least.

Mar.8 Apr.22

Classroom

Measures: I will develop and use formative assessment tools to track student progress, understanding
and struggles.

Sub-goal 2: Implement self-assessment.

Strategy 2.1

Integrate self-assessment opportunities when unit

planning.

Mar. 4 Apr. 16

Planning

Strategy 2.2

Create self-assessment materials.

Mar. 4 Apr. 16

Planning

Strategy 2.3

Teach students how to use self-assessment.

Mar. 8 Apr. 16

Classroom

Measures: I will provide self-assessment opportunities for students to think about their own learning in
ways that help them set goals and increase self-motivation.

GOAL 2: Implement a cross-curricular project-based learning (PBL) unit.

Sub-goal 1: Research a PBL unit.
Strategy 1.1

Conference with Sara Bienata about the Global

Citizen Project (GCP).

Mar. 7 13

Computer

Strategy 1. 2

Attend PBL PD opportunities.

Mar. 4 7

TA

Strategy 1.3

Network with teachers who have tried the GCP.

Mar. 7 13

Computer

Measures: I will collect information, ideas and suggestions surrounding PBL and the GCP.

Sub-goal 2: Create a PBL unit.

Strategy 2.1

Map cross-curricular GLOs and SLOs to be met.

Mar. 5 13

School

Strategy 2.2

Create a unit plan following the PBL template.

Mar. 11 13

Daily
reflections

Measures: I will make my own PBL unit surrounding the GCP, encorperating Social Studies, Religion
and English.

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