TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
The following sections highlight my ability to design and deliver effective, technology-integrated instruction aligned with the Alabama Course of Study as well as ISTE Standards for Educators and Students. My teaching approach emphasizes student engagement, collaboration, and real-world application of historical concepts. Through structured lesson planning and the integration of digital tools, I provide students with meaningful opportunities to demonstrate their understanding.
INSTRUCTIONAL EXAMPLE
SURVIVING TOTAL WAR DURING WW1
OBJECTIVE
Students will explain how civilians supported the war effort during World War I by using key vocabulary and applying it to real-life scenarios.
LEARNING TARGET
I can explain how civilians supported the war effort during World War I using key vocabulary and real-life examples.
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY
Hook:
Imagine your daily life changing overnight because your country is at war—food is limited, news is controlled, and family members are gone. Ask students: “How would your life change?”
Direct Instruction:
Introduce vocabulary with clear, simple explanations:
Rationing – limiting resources people can use
Propaganda – messages designed to influence thinking
Total War – the entire country is involved in the war effort
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare – attacking ships without warning
Armistice – an agreement to stop fighting
Modeling:
Provide a quick example: “A family might use rationing by reducing meals, while propaganda posters influence how they feel about the war.”
Guided Practice:
Ask students to choose one term and explain how it would affect their daily life. Allow brief partner discussion.
Transition to Activity:
Explain that students will now apply all terms by creating a visual and scenario showing a
family surviving during World War I.
STUDENTS TASK AND GROUP ROLES
Create a poster or Canva slide showing how a family survives during WWI using:
- rationing
- propaganda
- total war
- unrestricted submarine warfare
- armistice
Requirements:
- Define each term
- Show daily life impact
- Include visuals
- Write a 5–6 sentence scenario
GROUP ROLES
Leader, Writer, Designer, Speaker
RUBRIC (100 POINTS)
Vocabulary Accuracy – 40
Creativity – 20
Collaboration – 20
Presentation – 20
STUDENT SAMPLES
https://canva.link/ue8b9da7e29pi9r
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHG2Jc9OW8/e_19Xw1F61O8vyVN1m4eNw/view?utm_content=DAHG2Jc9OW8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hccb9a09da8
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Students used Canva and Google Slides to create presentations demonstrating understanding of historical concepts.
STANDARD ALIGNMENTS
Alabama Course of Study: Analyze the causes, events, and consequences of World War I, including the concept of total war and its impact on civilian populations.
ISTE Standards for Students: 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7
ISTE Standards for Educators: Facilitator, Designer, Analyst