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
STANDARD (ACOS – WORLD HISTORY)
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 Empowered Learner
1.3 Knowledge Constructor
1.6 Creative Communicator
1.7 Global Collaborator
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.
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