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// Standard 7 // = Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. = The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.

Evidence 1: //The Weather Lesson Plans (674) //

Rationale 1: //My lesson plans about the weather were developed to enhance and extend a unit we are already doing in our kindergarten curriculum. The first of the two lessons will be taught this May during our weather unit. The lessons provide systematic instruction facilitated in various medias based on student knowledge and interest. I was able to take something we already do and figure out a way to make it more interesting for the students while also integrating technology and inferencing skills. The lessons helped me practice how to figure out ways to use technology and 21st century skills to teach the material, rather than just sprinkling passive technology while continuing to teach in an outdated way. The students benefit because they learn the material, technology, and 21st century skills during one integrated lesson.//

KSD: 7.K.3 The teacher knows when and how to adjust plans based on student responses and other contingencies. //The weather unit, as it currently stands, does not interest or challenge the students. I was able to adjust the lesson plans to create a more positive, meaningful, useful unit of study with the use of technology.//

7.S.2 The teacher plans for learning opportunities that recognize and address variation in learning styles, learning differences, and performance modes //The weather unit we participate in lends itself to learning opportunities, particularly technology related opportunities, that have the potential to address learning styles and performance modes by allowing visual learners, hands on learners, auditory learners, etc. to have a part in the lesson.//

7.D.2 The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances. //After observing the original weather unit and its inability to challenge the students, I adjusted and revised the unit, as reflected in my evidential lesson plans. I know as technology changes and student needs change, I will need to adjust again to keep the students engaged.//