II. MANAGING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT                                                                                 PACES

TEACHING AND LEARNING COMPONENT

II.A TIME MANAGEMENT
Teaching and learning activities reasonably reflect allocated time, begin promptly, proceed efficiently with smooth transitions and no undesirable digressions, and allow for maximum opportunities for learner engagement in learning. Activity refers to all things teachers and learners do in the classroom.

Sample Professional Growth Activity 1
Comprehension
  1. Review Teaching and Learning Component II.A of the PACES Teaching and Learning Professional Growth Manual and this Teacher Guide to PACES.
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  2. Identify (through colleague or administrator recommendation) and observe an experienced colleague who has effective time management strategies.
Practical Application
  1. Based on review of PACES materials and observation of the colleague, develop a detailed one-day lesson plan incorporating effective time management strategies.
Assessment
  1. Engage in written self-assessment of successful and unsuccessful time management strategies.

Sample Professional Growth Activity 2
Comprehension
  1. Review Teaching and Learning Component II.A of the PACES Teaching and Learning Professional Growth Manual and this Teacher Guide to PACES.
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  2. Collaborating with your Colleague Teachers, develop a detailed one-day lesson plan including a timeline estimating the amount of time it will take to implement and complete each activity.
Practical Application
  1. Implement the plan and jot down the actual time it takes to complete each activity.

Assessment
  1. Create a final timeline comparing it to the estimated timeline and analyze in writing any discrepancies. Determine the factors that allowed for more or less time than that which was estimated.
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  2. Collaborating with your Colleague Teachers, interpret the timelines in writing.

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