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I-6 Communicating Content/Concepts
Communicates content and concepts to students
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Elementary
Teacher
Ms. Milli PatelContent
MathGrade
3rdObjective
Identify concrete models that approximate standard units of weight/mass and use them to measure weight/mass in the customary system and SI (metric) system. -
Secondary
Teacher
Ms. Rose DurantContent
HistoryGrade
12thObjective
Use a decision making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, and take action to implement that decision.
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Rubric Indicators
I-6 Communicates content and concepts to students
The following best describes a teacher performing at Level 3 in this criterion:
- Teacher explains concepts and skills clearly and coherently.
- Teacher conveys accurate content to students.
- Teacher uses developmentally appropriate explanations and explains new terms and vocabulary.
- Teacher emphasizes key points needed to master lesson objectives.
- Teacher communicates content and skills using visuals or technology in situations where such methods facilitate student understanding of lesson objectives.
Link to the complete Instructional Practice Rubric
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Reflection Questions
Use the following reflection questions to guide thinking prior, during, or after watching the video exemplar. They can be used individually or to facilitate conversation during PLCs, department meetings or as an entire faculty.
- How can visuals or technology aid in communicating content to facilitate student learning?
- What opportunities did the teacher provide for students to take leadership roles in communicating content?
- Why is it critical to emphasize key points? How do you determine the key points of a concept?
