1. Liftin’ at Iftin: EDS 379a Colloquium
Ismael Santacruz
December 5th, 2013

2. Background Intern at Iftin University Prep High School
Teaching Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 + Co-teaching AVID, video game club, and math enrichment
Demographically
100% of students receive free lunch
80% Latino and 20% African American
approximately 50% are classified as ELL
No student scored proficient in the math portion of the CST the previous year.

3. Creating an Effective Environment
In my lesson plans I allow adequate time intervals for students to increase their understanding of the material
TPE 10 – Instructional Time
Allocate instructional time to maximize student achievement in relation to state content standards for students, instructional goals, and scheduled academic tasks

4. Creating an Effective Environment
TPE 11 – Social Environment
Develop and maintain clear expectations for academic and social Behavior
On our wall next to our common
board is a list of classroom expectations
on how to behave and excel in the
classroom

5. Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning
TPE 4 – Making Content Accessible
Provide opportunities and adequate time for students to practice and apply what they have learned.
My agenda on the common board gives students time everyday to practice what they have learned for that day and then reflect at the end

6. Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning
TPE 5 – Student Engagement
Ensure the active and
equitable participation of all
students
On every desk there is a poker card. When I want to get more input from students, I pull from my deck of cards that corresponds to the card on their desk

7. Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning
TPE 6c Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices Grade 9-12
understand adolescence as a period of intense social peer pressure to conform, and they support signs of students’ individually while being sensitive to what being “different” means for high school students
At my door I have a GLSEN sticker that welcomes students to be who they are. Trying to create a safe environment both physically and verbally

8. Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning
TPE 7 – Teaching English Learners
Know and can apply theories, principles, and instructional practices for English Language Development leading to comprehensive literacy in English
Students are exposed to a variety of activities that help increase their level of understanding. Promethean board helps with 3-dimensional visuals, whiteboard helps with color coordinating steps, graph on floor is used for kinesthetic purposes.

9. Assessing Student Learning
TPE 2 -Monitoring Student Learning During Instruction
Pace instruction and re-teach content based on evidence gathered using assessment strategies such as questioning students and examining student work
For warm-ups, classwork, and closures, I stamp work based on getting the question correctly and answering any questions I asked about the process.

10. Parent Communication
Every week I call parents on the basis of their current grades.
Students that are borderline failing or are failing
Document the date of the call, who I talked to, and what the conversation was about.
3 bad :1 good

11. What is my next focus?
TPE 6c Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices Grade 9-12
understand adolescence as a period of intense social peer pressure to conform, and they support signs of students’ individually while being sensitive to what being “different” means for high school students
Getting students to eliminate their inappropriate name calling and put- downs
TPE 7 – Teaching English Learners
Know and can apply theories, principles, and instructional practices for English Language Development leading to comprehensive literacy in English
It’s always great to implement more ELL strategies in the activities.