CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Plans daily lessons using Plans single lessons or Plans differentiated Plans differentiated Plans differentiated
available curriculum and sequence of lessons using instruction based on instruction, which is based instruction that provides
information from district additional assessment knowledge of students’ on broad knowledge of systematic opportunities for
and state required information on student academic readiness, students. Matches resources supporting and extending
assessments. academic readiness, academic language, diverse and specific strategies to student learning based on
language, cultural cultural backgrounds, and students’ diverse learning comprehensive information
background, and individual cognitive, social, needs and cultural on students.
4.1 Using knowledge of individual development. emotional, and physical backgrounds.
students’ academic development to meet their
readiness, language individual needs.
proficiency, cultural
background, and Examines potential sources Planning addresses bias, Engages students in the
individual development Is aware of impact of bias Becomes aware of of bias and stereotyping stereotyping, and analysis of bias,
to plan instruction. on learning. potential areas of bias and when planning lessons. assumptions about cultures stereotyping, and
seeks to learn about Uses culturally responsive an members of cultures. assumptions.
culturally responsive pedagogy in planning.
pedagogy.

I look to present all material
in a neutral manner. As
high school history teacher,
it is important to not shy
away from the negative
aspect in history, as it can
be a good teaching point
about the progress we have
made throughout time.
Each lesson is thoughtfully
planned out. I plan for bias,
sterotypes, and include
culture into the lesson.
Most of the lessons I make
sure student have their
“2018 glasses” off and think
about it during the specific
time period. 5.13.2018
I plan with all students in
mind. I also teach tough
history and promote maturity
with my student when
working through the content
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CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

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Communicates learning
objectives for a single
lesson to students based on
4.2 Establishing and content standards and
articulating goals for available curriculum.
student learning
Establishes and shares Establishes and
learning goals for skill communicates to students
development with clear learning goals for
students in single lessons content that are accessible,
and sequence of lessons. challenging, and
differentiated to address
students’ diverse learning
needs.
Establishes and articulates
learning goals to students
that integrate content
standards with students’
strengths, interests, and
learning needs.
Establishes and articulates
comprehensive short-term
and long-term learning goals
for students. Assists students
to articulate and monitor
learning goals.

Each lesson has a central Students are aware of the

historical question or
learning objective listed at
the beginning of each
lesson. We revisit that
question at the end of the
lesson to answer that
question.
learning goals for the lesson
plan and unit. 5.13.2018
Content standards and
learning goals are aligned.
Student are aware of both
on each lesson. 5.10.19
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

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Uses available curriculum Begins to plan curriculum Establishes short- and long- Refines sequence of long- Utilizes extensive knowledge
for daily, short- and long- units that include a series term curriculum plans for term plans to reflect of curriculum, content
4.3 Developing and term plans. of connected lessons and subject matter concepts and integrations of curriculum standards, and assess
sequencing long-term are linked to long-term essential related academic guidelines, frameworks, and learning needs to design
and short-term planning to support language and formats that assessed instructional needs cohesive and comprehensive
instructional plans to student learning. support student learning. to ensure student learning. long- and short-term
support student instructional plans that
learning ensure high levels of
learning.

I have developed lesson I have started to tweak my I use my knowledge of

plans and unit plans based
off the California content
standards for History and
Social Sciences. I have not
yet refined and reflect on
the unit plans I have made.
yearly units to fit the master
schedule. I am fit all
lessons around the HSS
framework. 5.13.2018
standards and curriculum to
assess learning needs and
develop instructional plans
to ensure high levels of
learning. 5.10.19
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
Element Emerging
Plans instruction that
incorporates strategies
suggested by curriculum
guidelines.
4.4 Planning
instruction that
incorporates
Is aware of student content,
appropriate strategies
learning, and language
to meet the learning
needs through data provided
needs of all students
by the site and district.
Exploring Applying
Selects strategies for Incorporates differentiated
single lessons or sequence instructional strategies into
of lessons that respond to ongoing planning that
students’ diverse learning addresses culturally
needs. responsive pedagogy,
students’ diverse language,
and learning needs and
styles.
Seeks to learn about
students’ diverse learning Uses assessments of
and language needs students’ learning and
beyond basic data. language needs to inform
planning differentiated
instruction.
Integrating
Plans instruction using a
wide range of strategies to
address learning styles and
meet students’ assessed
language and learning
needs. Provides appropriate
support and challenges for
students.
Integrates results from a
broad range of assessments
into planning to meet
students’ diverse learning
and language needs.
Innovating
Plans instruction
incorporating a repertoire of
strategies specifically meet
students’ diverse language
and learning needs and styles
to advance learning for all.
Facilitates opportunities for
students to reflect on their
learning and the impact of
instructional strategies to
meet their learning and
language needs.
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

I use assessments to I use assessments to
determine adjustments to determine adjustments to
instruction. I try to develop instruction. I try to develop
lessons that meet all the lessons that meet all the
needs of my students. needs of my students.
Students reflect after each
lesson through exit ticket and
bell ringer writing
assignments daily. 5.13.2018

Students reflect of
assessment results and have
opportunities to reflect on
their learning. All students
take control of their learning.
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Implements lessons and Begins to adapt plans and Makes adjustments and Makes ongoing adjustments Anticipates and plans for a
uses materials from materials in single lessons adaptations to differentiate to instructional plans and wide range of adaptations to
curriculum provided. or sequences of lessons to instructional plans. Uses uses a variety of materials lessons based on in depth
4.5 Adapting address students’ learning culturally responsive as the instructional needs analysis of individual student
instructional plans and needs. pedagogy and additional arises to support student needs.
curricular materials to materials to support learning.
meet the assessed students’ diverse learning Engages with students to
learning needs of all needs. identify types of adjustments
students. in instruction that best meet
their learning goals.
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
Element Emerging Exploring Applying
I change my lessons from
class to class to best fit what
each class needs. By
changing activities slightly,
these will get the most out
of my students.
Integrating
My lessons have changed
on the fly when needed. I
fit it to my students’ needs
for the class. These changes
will happen to support
student learning. 5.13.2018
Innovating
Pacing has changed for each
class based off that class
ability. I adjust according to
my students abilities, but still
ensure all learning goals are
met. 5.10.19