D.+Rahimzadeh

=Pre-work for the first webinar=

Reflection for __Teach Like a Champion__


 * //1) Critical Routines//**
 * Preparing for class**

- Enter: Scholars will enter the classroom and greet the teacher. - Homework: They will then head to their desk where they will set their bookbag down and take out any homework from the previous lesson. They will place it on the desk of the student who is responsible for turning in the homework. - Fulfill duties: Scholars will be assigned Group Leadership roles. Some will require them to complete tasks after turning in their homework, such as making sure all the supplies are at the group’s table, tidying up the area, etc. - Do Now: Scholars will take out their math notebook and begin on the Do Now.

For most assignments, exit tickets, and worksheets, I will pass the papers out by groups. During exam days, scholars will be organized in rows in which case I will distribute tests by giving the scholar on the end a stack of exams which they will pass down the row.
 * Passing out papers**

Tests**:** Scholars will take unit tests silently and the desks will not be situated in groups. If students finish early, they will check their answers and their work. Once they have checked their answers, they will sign an agreement on the back of their test, stating that they checked their answers thoroughly. There will also be questions on the back allowing me to get to know them better. If they are done early, they may take a worksheet with challenging problems from the back of the room which will be next to the bin to turn in their tests. Exit tickets: Exit tickets and smaller assignments will be collected by the scholar who is responsible for ensuring the group’s completion on exit tickets. They will collect them and turn them into that group’s bin upon dismissal.
 * Turning in tests/exit tickets**

- Listen closely - Engage with the material - Ask and answer questions - Don’t quit This will be posted for the class and will be referenced through the day, week and year. This will be a constant reminder of how we act in class and what it takes to be a leader in math class.
 * LEAD**

Each scholar is responsible for the group’s permission to leave. They will have specific duties – making sure homework is copied correctly, making sure the space is tidy/clean, making sure the exit tickets/assignments are turned in. I will signal the class to begin exiting procedures. Once the scholar has completed/checked their task they will hold a thumbs up in the air. Once a table has all of their thumbs up, they will be able to leave once dismissed from me. If one of the duties has been skipped over or performed unsatisfactorily, they will not receive team points for that day. Scholars will line up at the door when dismissed from their groups.
 * Exiting**

3) //"I need to get out of my seat for a supply."// - Scholars will hold up the supply (pencil, pen, paper, stapler, etc) that needs to be replaced/refilled (scholars will have a bin with supplies at the center of their table/group of desks with the supplies they will need for the day). If the table is missing an item, scholar will raise their hand with two fingers up, closed together. //"Can I use the bathroom?"// - Scholars will raise their fist in their air. //"I need you to come to my desk."// - Scholars will raise one hand and point to themselves with the thumb on their opposite hand

__Discipline__ “The process of teaching someone the right way to do something or to the state of being able to do something the right way.” __Management__ “The process of reinforcing behavior by consequences and rewards….the more you use it, the less effective it is.” __Control__ “The capacity to cause someone to choose to do what you ask, regardless of consequences” __Influence__ “Inspiring students to believe, want to succeed, and want to work for it for intrinsic reasons is influencing them…It happens without you there, without you managing it.” __Engagement__ “Champion teachers give students plenty to say yes to, plenty to get involved in, plenty to lose themselves in.”
 * Quotes -**

//What are big goals that you want to set for your scholars this year at Ranson? (Year bound, middle school bound, high school bound..)//

My big academic, measurable goal is for 100% of my scholars to pass the EOG on a proficient or advanced level. It’s important for me to set the expectation that I will make sure that every scholar will pass and achieve at a high level.

One of my big personal goals is for all of my scholars to leave my classroom knowing that they are good at math. I want to structure my classroom and teaching in a way that builds confidence, critical thinking skills and the willingness to ask questions. I want my scholars to succeed, but what I want more is for my scholars to realize that making mistakes and struggling is not failure. They will know that the only way to fail is to give up – something they won’t think about when they leave my class.

My second personal goal is for my scholars to begin considering themselves as leaders. Each scholar will have a leadership role in their teams and they will support other teammates/classmates. As a leader they will ensure that their teammates are completing homework, understanding concepts, and turning in assignments. As a scholar, they will provide feedback and encouragement to their classmates as they learn to become leaders as well.

//What connections will you make between the content you will teach and success in school, other content areas, in high school and in life?//

I want my students to make the connection that no matter what they do in life, in high school, or in the next 18 months, what we talk about in my classroom and how they act/perform in my class will have a direct impact on their future. If they want to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, a writer, or a restaurant manager, they will be able to use the skills they learn in my math class if they want to be successful. Math teaches us how to solve problems using intuition, research, critical thinking and creativity. We will come across problems every day and regardless of how complex these problems may be, we will use those characteristics to solve them.

//How do you plan on investing the students in these goals? (How will you inspire and motivate?)//

I plan on letting my students take responsibility for nor only their own success, but the success of their classmates. By situating students into teams within the class, students will have the opportunity to learn, utilize and develop leadership and motivational skills. Each student will be on a team and will have a specific role which allows them to lead that group (some will take responsibility for the team’s homework, some will take responsibility over the cleanliness and supply upkeep for the team.) This provides a non-math dynamic in the classroom that gives every student a chance to succeed and therefore be excited, regardless of their math knowledge or confidence. This will also generate friendly competition, motivation, support, and self tracking and awareness.