Phase I: Lesson Preparation Reflection (2)

Phase I: Lesson Preparation Reflection (2)

Section I: Reflecting on Assessing Prior Knowledge and Planning Instruction

• What do the students need to know prior to the lesson?

A general understanding of Arizona (what it is, where it is, the people that run it), a general understanding what government is.

• How will prior knowledge and experience be assessed?

Prior knowledge and experience will be assessed by a kahoot we will do together. I can see and get a general consensus of where the class is at in terms of understanding the levels of government.

• How will you use this information in the planning process?

I can use this information to see if any of the levels of government need to be explained further or even introduced to the students.

• Why should the content of this lesson be taught at this grade level?

The content of this lesson should be taught at this grade level because it aligns with the standard 3.C3.1 and the understanding of Arizona’s government and agencies. 

• How do the objectives that you have for the lesson align with the standards?

The objective I have for the lesson aligns with the standard because the students are learning the different levels of government at national, state and local levels along with exploring and investigating information on an assigned Arizona agency. 

• When will the lesson be taught in the course of the school year? Why?

This lesson can be taught anytime in the course of the school year but it should be taught in the middle of an Arizona unit so students can gain the knowledge needed to understand Arizona and its government Personally I would teach this lesson towards the middle/end of the school year but because the 3rd grade Arizona standards for social studies focuses solely on prehistoric and present day Arizona, all of the social studies lessons will focus on Arizona. 

Section II: Reflecting on Designing Instruction (InTask Standards 7 and 8)

• Why are you using the instructional methods you have described?

I am using the instructional methods I have described because I would enjoy the lesson as a student. It is engaging but is not only the teacher presented and it also provides different media instruction. 

• How do the instructional methods align with what you know about best practices (think about your methods classes)?

The instructional methods align with what you know about best practices by accessing prior knowledge, group instruction, collaborative work, and presentations.

• How is your lesson designed to meet the needs of all students? (Use the the UDL guidelines as a resource)

My lesson is designed to meet the needs of all students because it eliminates any obstacles that students may face when trying to access the material. I designed this lesson with UDL by giving the students access to the google slides and providing guided notes if they need it. 

Section III: Reflecting on Planning Assessment (InTask Standard 6):

• How does the assessment align with the standards and objectives of this lesson?

The assessment aligns with the standards and objectives of this lesson because it has the students complete exactly what the objective says along with demonstrating knowledge of what the standard is asking.

• How does the assessment demonstrate that the students have been successful in learning the content?

The assessment demonstrates that the students have been successful in learning the content because by successfully completing the assessment they understand the role of an Arizona agency. 

• How does the assessment demonstrate student engagement in higher order thinking?

My assessment demonstrates student engagement in higher order thinking because they have to think about what their Arizona agency would tweet, have a profile and header picture.

• How does the assessment demonstrate that individual student needs were met?

My assessment demonstrates that individual student needs were met by seeing how much they know, learned and also providing them with a group to collaborate and work together. 

Section IV: Reflecting on How your lesson meets each of the ISTE NETs Standards?

• Reflection: How does your lesson meet ISTE Standards for educators and students? (Address Both)

My lesson meets ISTE standards for educators because it has the teacher use technology to provide information and content to the students, receive assessment and knowledge from students and allows the educator to facilitate as students become leaders and use technology among groups. My lesson meets ISTE standards for students because it allows students to use technology to access content, engage with other students and the teacher, and use the internet.