1. I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn. -Albert Einstein

2. Under what conditions do children learn most powerfully and deeply? (not just in school)

3. Classroom Management

4. “You’ll find the book Classroom Management in Three Easy Lessons in the Fiction Section!”

5. 200 studies have shown that the only intervention that will create student achievement is ????????????????????????

6. PDE Teacher Effectiveness Project Two decades of research have consistently told us that teachers matter more to student learning than any other in-school factor. Improving the effectiveness of teachers is critical to student success, as well as creating safe, nurturing school environments based on the premise of high expectations for all.

7. The Three R’s… Reading ‘Riting ‘Rithmetic Teachers R important! Teachers R influential! Teachers R able to make a difference!

8. If you care about student learning these findings are chilling! (based on 1500 observations, 2005) Can you match the percentages? 4%3%0%85%35% __A clear learning objective was evident. __Higher-order thinking was in practice. __Students were either writing or using a rubric. __Fewer than ½ students were paying attention. __Non-instructional activities were occurring.

9. Danielson’s Rubric (PDE) Domain 2 – Classroom Environment Effective Teachers… Organize their classroom so that all students can learn Maximize instructional time Foster respectful interactions Encourage student self-management of their own learning Maintain a consistent focus on rigorous learning for all

10. THINK – PAIR - SHARE QUICK WRITE QUICK DRAW RANKING ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARIES BOARD SPLASHES SMART CHARTS/Gallery Walk GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS EXAMPLES TOTAL PARTICIPATION TECHNIQUES

11. Creating a Culture for Learning How can you keep them on the edge of their seats but not bouncing off the walls?

12. Set the Rules Strike a Balance Have a Sense of Humor Keep your Cool Plan, plan, plan, plan, plan, plan Seek Help Consistency Set up Your Space Provide Variety

13. 1.Sun: Use your manners. 2.Shoe: Walk in school. 3.Tree: Keep hands and feet to yourself. 4.Door: Respect people and things. 5.Hive: Stay seated when teacher is in front. 6.Bricks: One person talks at a time. Six Simple Rules (second grade style)

14. How is a lesson plan like a tootsie roll pop? Hook (wrapper) Gets your attention, gives clues to what is inside. Presentation (outer layer) Can be many colors and flavors, keeps you interested and curious to find out what is inside. Guided Practice (inner core) Something to chew on, working toward mastery. Closure (the end) You know you’ve come to the end, but still want more.

15. “A great teacher is a dream maker, not a dream breaker!” Chaucey Veatch, 2002 National Teacher of the Year