Goal monitoring document

The following is the document I plan on using to monitor my progress with assigned dates for each proximal goal.

Goal Monitoring Document: Dema Asad

Distal Goal: To plan and implement an inquiry-based unit for new language learners in a language immersion program by December 1st

Research - October 14th -        Compile lesson plan ideas from credited sources -        Develop clear intention for the unit -        Plan strategies and resources to be used supported by credited research in education

Collaboration – October 16th -        Meet with experienced colleague teaching same grade level to collaborate and share opinions, receive advice, guidance, reflect on past experiences

Assessment – October 18th -        Assess my students learning styles and current levels of language proficiency

Develop unit draft – October 28th -        Develop unit structure with clear intention and learning outcomes in mind -        Make connections based in the curriculum -        Draft the general idea and learning outcome of each lesson in the unit -        Plan introduction lesson to gage student interest

Consultation – October 30th -        Consult with experienced colleague before implementation to review need for adjustments

Inquiry introduction – November 4th -        Plan an introduction lesson  that introduces the topic and assesses where the students interests/engagement is -        Assess whether the style of teaching is working for this group of students -        Gather list of inquiry questions and assess areas of interest

Reflection – November 5th -        Write a reflection on how the introduction lesson went and determine the general direction of the unit -        Review assessment of students engagement in their learning and where their interests were focused to help shape the rest of the unit planning

Plan detailed lessons 1-3 – November 11th -        Using information from intro lesson, plan first three lessons of unit following unit plan general structure and referring back to learning objectives

Implementation – Week of November 12th-15th -        Implement first three lessons throughout the week making adjustments where necessary

Reflection – November 16th -        Write a reflection on progress of learning, student engagement, progress of planning, whether or not to implement different techniques

Plan detailed lessons 4-6 – November 20th -        Based on the first three lessons and where the students inquiry has progressed, plan lessons 4-6

Consultation – November 21st -        Consult with colleague and discuss progress of inquiry -        Make connections to both of our past experiences and what has come up in this experience -        Assess successes and where things could have been done differently

Assessment – November 22nd -        Assess students’ learning through small group discussion -        Have students reflect on their opinions of the unit and give feedback

Plan wrap-up lesson – November 25th -        Plan a cumulative lesson that allows students to use newly learned skills and summarizes main concepts

Celebration of learning – November 27th -        Take time to appreciate demonstrated learning and acknowledge our learning and the work we put into it

Reflection of success – December 1st -        Write reflection on overall success and necessary revisions of unit. Include examples of student learning. -        Make adjustments needed to have a well-revised, ready unit for next time it is to be taught