In reflecting upon this week's discussion, and the actions that I am taking beyond my classroom to ensure that all students at my school or district are experiencing high-quality science instruction I can see that I have a good start on being involved but could definitely do more. I would say my most important role in this regard is being a member of our district Dynamic Curriculum Team. Six times a year I meet with several other science teachers from the county and we design curriculum lessons, activities, resources, and labs that are directly aligned with our state standards. We also work each year in developing a curriculum pacing guide for our county science teachers. All of this is posted to our district website in which ALL teachers in our district and beyond can access these resources to aide their instruction. In addition, I am also a part of my school's Data Team which constructs our School Improvement Plan, Formative Instructional Strategies Plan and PLCS, and collects state testing data to share with students to inspire higher academic achievement. I believe being a member of these teams has had a tremendous impact on how I am ensuring that students are getting a firm science education in my classroom and beyond in my district.
I have faced some challenges, some being veteran teachers who are resistant to change or try new strategies in the classroom, but overall it has been a great learning experience for me!
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