Specific Goals How will the goal be
measured
Planning and preparation:
Designing Instruction
Plan and design instruction
that is that brings the content
to life in new and engaging
ways. Students will be
engaged in their learning
through hands-on activities
and activities that put the
student in the shoes of the
scientist. To best accomplish
this goal, the learning
activities and unit structure
will work together to scaffold
student learning as they
progress through the unit,
gaining proficiency along the
way.
Planning and preparation:
Setting Instructional
outcomes
Plan and prepare instruction
that aligns with the Arizona
State Standards, College and
Career Readiness, and NGSS.
The ideal instruction will be
sequenced in a meaningful
way that builds on prior
learning. Will be relevant and
make real-world connections,
and will engage and drive
achievement for students of
diverse backgrounds.
Classroom Environment:
Managing Classroom
Achievement level Relevant alignment to Time-target
best practices date
Measured by lesson plan Planned, designed, Relevant in that students Accomplished
alignment with the and implementation are supported through by year 3, with
Instructional Plans and of at least one scaffolded learning. reflection and
Activities and Materials original designed Students are engaged necessary
indicators on the TAP and structured through ties to interests revisions
rubric, with a score of 4 lesson that meets and real-world applications quarterly
or greater in each measured (i.e. practice is relevant to thereafter.
indicator. Also, expectations, per students).
measured through unit. Promotes hands-on
evidence of students activities and student
academic growth as centered learning.
demonstrated through
assessment scores
averaging 85% or
higher.
Measured by lesson plan Instructional Relevant in that students Before the
alignment with the outcomes planned are prepared to meet beginning and
Standards and and prepared for expectations of Arizona throughout my
Objectives and 70% of overall State Standards, NGSS, first year, with
Instructional Plans instruction and College and Career reflection and
indicators on the TAP (before/during 1st Readiness. Applicable to necessary
rubric, with a score of 4 year). Steadily student throughout revisions
or greater in each increasing until completion of high school monthly until
indicator. Also, reaching roughly and prepares students for the second
measured through 95% of planned and higher education. Students year, quarterly
evidence of students prepared are also build connections reflections and
academic growth as instructional between the content and revisions
demonstrated through outcomes for all real-world application. thereafter.
assessment scores materials (by year Builds critical thinking
averaging 85% or 5). skills.
higher.
Measured through class Achievement level of Relevant in that students Begin
time devoted to learning little to no teacher build vital social skills and development in
Procedures
Develop and refine
classroom management
techniques to embody a
classroom environment
where students are able to
function as part of the
classroom community with
little to no teacher
intervention.
Classroom Environment:
Establishing a Culture for
Learning
Establish a community within
the classroom where students
develop accountability, work
ethic, pride in ones work, and
an appreciation and
understanding of the content
and its real-world
applications.
Instruction: Demonstrating
Flexibility and
vs. classroom required problem solving techniques year one and
management. Class time intervention. 90% to utilize both in and continue to
used towards classroom student driven outside of the classroom. grow and refine
management averages exploration, problem Students become versed in expectations
10% (~5.5 minutes) or solving, resolution of teamwork, self-sufficiency, and practices
less. social disputes, and and accountable for their to benefit
self-monitored roles within the classroom, student social
behaviors. skills that are valuable roles and self-
within real-world settings. efficacy
throughout. By
year 5, goal to
have an
effective
approach at
90% student
driven.
Measure by student Achievement level Relevant in that students Begin in year 1
participation and 95% participation, are welcomed within the and continue to
individual growth. student growth classroom and become refine and
Student participation at consistent with 1+ comfortable in working reflect on
95%. Individual growth academic year, and together. Establishes strategies.
demonstrates student is a class average of collaboration and accomplish
progressing at or above 85% with curriculum cooperation. Students build Achievement
grade level. Students that demonstrates a community of level by year 5
who were greatly below high expectations acceptance and and continue to
grade level, show and academic understanding, learning to reflect and
growth of a full grade outcomes. respect one another and refine as
level or greater. work together to achieve a needed.
common goal.
Students take pride in
accomplishments and are
driven to continue to be
successful. Cooperation,
collaboration, and work
ethics connect with vital
skills in the world outside
of the classroom.
Measure through record Level of Relevant, in that, Begin practice
keeping and reflection of achievement, up-to- persistence in this area will in year 1,
Responsiveness
Demonstrate flexibility and
responsiveness to changing
student interests and needs.
Instruction: Engaging
Students in Learning
Utilize a variety of teaching
strategies to build instruction
that effectively keeps
students interested and
engages students in learning.
Professional Responsibilities:
Participating in a professional
community
student growth, and date student records help the teacher to adapt ensure practice
student participation. and notes/lessons to student needs and to is consistent
Maintain accurate and that demonstrate increase academic/social and refined by
up-to-date grades on all recognition and outcomes. Also, relevant as year 3.
students. Grades response to student student struggle is
updated weekly. Student academic struggles, recognized and addressed
growth measured engagement, and within a timely manner.
through grades and other needs. Records Records kept, provide
behavioral practices (i.e. updated weekly. useful information for
turning in homework on Records reflected on parents, and
time, being on-time to and noted teachers/administrators
class, etc). Student throughout, concerned with the
participation averages response/action student.
95%. plans done bi-weekly
for students who
demonstrate need
for improvement.
Measure through Level of Relevant in that students Begin practice
student participation achievement become immersed in the in year 1, meet
and products produced recognized by 95% content. The work becomes level of
through group and student student driven. Students achievement
hands-on activities (95% participation. are engaged throughout by year 5.
participation, 85% Students complete class lowering the need for
average grade on activity without behavior
activity products). Time- having to rush, management/intervention.
frame that allows for downtime that
thorough student follows is 5 minutes
exploration and or less. Products
discovery, but does not demonstrate thought
extend into boredom and understanding
and off-task behaviors with an average of
(Students complete 85% proficiency.
activity without having
to rush, downtime that
follows is 5 minutes or
less).
Measurable through Level of Relevant in that extended Complete
completion/employment achievement: content knowledge and within 5 years
in relevant programs Masters Degree in pedagogical practice of graduation

Enhance my content
knowledge through
continuing my education and
practicing geologic studies
outside of the classroom.
Enhance my pedagogical
skills through becoming an
active participant in
professional meetings and
continuing education and
research in areas of pedagogy
and science.
Professional Responsibilities:
Maintaining Accurate Records
Develop a system to
effectively measure and track
student growth and
achievement and learning.
Utilize this information to
reflect on and adjust teaching
to further develop and
increase student
performance.
that further develop the Geologic Science enhances student from BAE
content and/or and/or secondary education. Extended program for
pedagogical employment in the understanding of the Secondary
skills/practice. For field of geology. content, and real-world Education in
applicable programs, Participation/membe experience in the field, Earth and
obtain a GPA of 3.5 or rship in professional benefits student Space Science.
higher. For programs setting of extended understanding of real-world
without GPA reference, pedagogy and/or relevancies and
obtain 3 letters of achievement of applications. Extension of
recommendation from Masters Degree in pedagogical knowledge
applicable employers, Secondary provides better
teachers, mentors, etc. Education. Become a understanding of teaching
Enrolled/active member of at least practices and strategies to
membership for the one professional support students and
NSTA. organization: The promote success. Extends
NSTA (National perspectives, knowledge,
Science Teachers and resources when taking
Association). part in a professional
community.
Measurable through Achievement will be Relevant in that, teacher Begin develop
tangible records that the creation, and student are up to date in year 1, fully
show up-to-date grades, organization, on student performance. develop and
student growth, and upkeep, and Teacher is aware and implement at
academic plans. consistent reflective of student needs. achievement
Academic plans will implementation of Student is aware and level by year 3.
indicate where students grading, growth reflective of academic
require improvement or tracking, and needs. Teacher and student
further support, and academic plans. work together to drive
goals/plans on how to Consistency is improvement.
improve in this area. recognized as
Grades updated weekly, weekly upkeep and
student growth and bi-weekly student
academic plans updated outreach (as
bi-weekly. Dates, needed).
included.