Post for Frances Spencer

Jeani Rottle offered factual and practical material we need and can use. I was very excited to receive the charts to assist in planning using multiple intelligences. I can write exemplary brain-capatible lesson plans by merely making strategy choices from the various charts. I have created a table that I call the “Palette.” Students can come to the table and select “Mini maps” that list the essential questions, tells the time frame and end points as well as the standards and benchmarks that are to be met. I will use the framework offered to increase my capacity to tier assignments and lessons. I will address the varied learning needs with my “Palette.” In my content centers students will be able to explore, extend and reinforce knowledge based on their personal interest. I like giving my students choices. She was a confirmation to my teaching style. I know that differentiated instruction is the only way new and veteran teachers can insure students learn the information offered. I made charts and banners all around the school that inform students as well as my peers. I made parking lot signs for all the members of my team. I model the different strategies in my displays throughout the school. I use students on the various teams to complete task. The teachers on the team buy in and are excited about collaborating. I have students that have mastered the design concept that work independently with the different content teachers on class assignments and link them to art class processes. I wish she was here at the beginning to the year!