Standard 3

Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.

The teacher:

a.     Uses student achievement data, local standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.
District Standards and Benchmarks, with courses critical objectives that were at one time completely infused throughout the course are still useful
The Iowa Core Curriculum
Class Mastery Report
Trouble Spot Report
Critical Objective Report
Exam Analysis Report

b.     Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
Classroom expectations disscussed in detail twice each year and posted online
Announcements on Mugan's Biology Page are always current - Parents and Students know what is happening
Goal Setting is a regular focus

c.     Uses student’s developmental needs, backgrounds, and interests in planning for instruction.
Students are surveyed and their input guides classroom procedures

d.     Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
Cooperative group work is a regular activity
Technology is used to promote guided instruction in the Biology courses - Animal Kingdom
Technology is used to increase critical thinking and collaboration

e.     Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
Technology is used to increase critical thinking and collaboration
16 desktop computers, several laptops, and two iPADs in the Biology Room allow great use of Mugan's Biology Page
Genetics Simulation SoftwareTechnology is used to promote guided instruction in the Biology courses - Organic Chemistry
Technology is used to promote guided instruction in the Biology courses - Cell Biology