Most of the learning activities are suitable to students and instructional goals. Progression of activities in the unit is fairly even, and most activities reflect recent professional research. All materials and resources support the instructional goals, and most engage students in meaningful learning. Instructional Groups Instructional groups are varied, as appropriate to the different instructional goals. The lesson or unit has a clearly defined structure that activities are organized around.
Time allocations are reasonable.
All the instructional goals are nominally assessed through the proposed plan, but the approach is more suitable to some goals than to others. Criteria and Standards Assessment criteria and standards are clear and have been clearly communicated to students. Use for Planning Teacher uses assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students. Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport Teacher Interaction With Students Teacher-student interactions are friendly and demonstrate general warmth, caring, and respect. Such interactions are appropriate to developmental and cultural norms.