0 MA Teacher Evaluation: Lesson Planning Template

Posted by Atsumori. Category: Learning Design , Self Reflection Journey

Buried in my self reflection journey posts related to the new MA teacher evaluation rubric is the following lesson design template.  The design template responds to evaluation expectations, hence I offer this template for your use if desired.  I plan to use the template as I plan standards-based, student-friendly lessons that respond to state-wide expectations.

This lesson design template responds to the expectations in the new MA Educator Evaluation Rubric. These expectations are further discussed and exemplified on the TeachFocus website.

Lesson Planning Template: Standard 1A4: Well Structured Lessons (Lesson Planning)

A unit framework should be planned about a month or more prior to implementation.  The unit document should be placed on a website for all in the learning community (students, families, educators, leaders, and the community) to access for review, learning, and enrichment before, during, and after the unit roll-out.  As the unit rolls out, specific lesson details and plans can be added to the website since good lesson planning responds to student learning acquisition, need, and interest.

So, start your lesson planning by creating or revising the unit framework independently or with colleagues.

Technologies Create an online transparent and easily accessible website for every unit.

Online Unit Website Unit Title, Purpose Unit Objectives Unit Roll-Out: Lessons, Events, and Field Studies Unit Extensions and Enrichment

Unit Website Link See example

After that, research the lesson, and keep a list of the resources and exemplars* on the website so the learning community can easily access the resources before, during, and after the lesson. *Use exemplars to model high standards.

Resources: What resources will support and enrich this lesson?

Lesson research and review will help you to access the best resources for planning, implementing, assessing, and revising lessons. Use your in-house PLN and online PLN to help you access best resources. Keep a resource file or list online so that students and families may access the resources before or atter the lesson if interested in order to extend the learning.

Resource List Books: Videos/Films: Games, Problems/Projects (online and off) Websites/Online info: Experts, Name, Contact Info Extensions: Field Study Special Events Other

Next plan the specific lesson. Start w/lesson objective: What learning do you plan for students to achieve? Define the success criteria explicitly with descriptions of what effective effort and high quality work looks like for this lesson.

Title	Phrased as a question if possible.
Lesson Objective, Rationale, and Success Criteria	Write an easy to measure, meaningful objective. Set goals with students when possible.	Objective: Students will: Rationale: This is important because Success Criteria: Success will be demonstrated by

Then begin planning the lesson specifics, start backwards with measurement and assessment:

How will I assess the lesson’s success and student learning?

Measurable objectives How will the teacher and students assess learning at the end of a lesson?

Observation Exit Ticket Writing Quick Quiz Class Share Assessment of Activity Results Explain evaluation procedures with students. Rubric. Criteria list.

Assessment Activity:

After that, plan the lesson roll-out.

E N G A G E	Lesson Introduction/ Opening: What engagement strategies will I employ at the start of the lesson?	Capture learners’ attention. Make connections. Tap into students’ emotions/experiences. Use narrative. Good questioning: perplexing, paradoxical, unexpected. Short videos, artifacts. or multi-sensory introduction. Pique curiosity. Connect learning to past learning. Look forward to future learning. 10-15% of entire lesson.	Circle chosen technique(s) on left-hand list.  Then write specific links, details below.
E X P L O R E E X P L A I N E L A B O R A T E	Student Activity What activities will engage students and develop learning?	70%-80% active learning. Give students time to actively explore the concept. Foster student explanation with peers, to the class, and in writing. Guide student learning. Facilitate investigations. Plan so that students are mainly actively engaged in the process with words and actions. Create enrichment and elaboration paths for students who are ready.	Guided Practice, Exploration, and Explanation. Independent, Collaborative Practice, Exploration and Explanation. Enrichment and Elaboration
E V A L U A T E	Closing/ Assessment/ Evaluation	10%-15% closing share, next steps discussion. Assess the learning using the predetermined measurement.	Closing Evaluation

Once the lesson plan is set, then set the stage for learning.

Grouping In what ways will I group students to foster optimal learning?	Like ability grouping Stronger-more challenged grouping Role grouping Social grouping. Random grouping	Group Size Rationale Specific Groups
Classroom Set-Up How will I set-up the learning environment to support student learning success?	Table arrangement Intro/share space set-up Visuals displayed including learning objective, activity menu, vocabulary and other important resources Technology ready to go.	Draw a map or make notes about the learning environment set-up.
Materials: What are the best materials to use in order to develop student learning?	Available and accessible to learners. Hands-on, paper/pencil, tech-related. Create or adapt materials for solving problems. Model material thinking, use and care during focus lesson. Choose materials that best meet the lessons objectives.	Materials List: (Including Technology)
Vocabulary What words and phrases will students need to learn and understand?	Key Words Students and/or teachers create vocabulary cards or bulletin board to support learning.	Word/Phrase Definition

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