Blog #5: Teacher Interview

The Question: "What does an effective lesson look like in your classroom?"

Response: An effective lesson looks like all kids are actively engaged and excited to be learning. Each lesson will be carefully planned to be relevant and purposeful. The students will always be aware of the learning target which will be clearly displayed for every lesson. I will provide clear directions in student-appropriate terms in written and oral forms to address the needs of ELL and SPED learners. Lessons must incorporate the core standards, however they must also meet the needs and interests of our students. My lessons will be integrating music, arts, and movement as a means to increase students' engagement, critical thinking, motivation, and enduring understanding of the learning targets. Students in my classroom will be very hands-on, collaborative, and creatively thinking. Students who struggle with traditional teaching strategies will have more freedom to express their understanding while those who excel in traditional classrooms will be challenged to stretch their creativity and critical thinking. I will be able to directly monitor the lessons' success through progress monitoring during the activities, creative assessments, and exit slips.