New teachers are generally stressed about JPAS. Here are some ideas that will help.
First Five Minutes of a Lesson
- State behavior objectives – I need …. (JPAS Indicator 12)
- State objective or I can statement – have students chorally read it (Indicator 25)
- Tell students why it is important to learn this!!!!! HOOK (Indicator 17)
- Make connections to what they are learning Give examples! (Indicator 17)
- Teach Lesson Continue to monitor students to keep them on task
- Re state objective (Indicator 25)
- Self-assessment on understanding (indicators 53, 54, 40, 48)
- thumbs up/down, 1-2-3 under the chin, ‘Fist of Five’
- Self-assessment on the student’s personal behavior
- thumbs up/down, 1-2-3 under, the chin, ‘Fist of Five’ (indicators 53, 43)
Just a Heads UP! The JPAS class is an awesome class and well worth your time! Also check out the JPAS website at http://jes.jordandistrict.org/