John McGlaughlin

Formative assessments allow students to find areas of improvement needed before they reach a summative assessment. The use of exit tickets to gather data on understanding will allow me to adjust instruction to ultimately reach the instructional goals of the courses I teach.

Formative assessments are frequent and have a low impact on grades. They should help guide the student to identifying areas of instruction that they need to focus on to reach the final instructional goal ie. a summative assessment.

In culinary, a simulated work space or school-based business would greatly expand the possibilities for teaching real world employability skills.

The use of pre-tests can help you accomplish your instructional goals.

Modifications and accommodations are a necessary part of effective lesson planning. Be aware of students needs and learning styles.

The curriculum map is the expression of the overall process to achieve the course objectives, the plan must be adaptable and fluid but there must be a plan.

I will use both formative and summative assessments for the tracking of skills learned and techniques demonstrated by my students.

The employability rubric is very helpful for me.

The health and safety of everyone in the classroom is the responsibility of the instructor. Be aware and watchful at all times. 

Develop your own philosophy for instruction.

Learn how your students want to be respected. Enforce rules equitably. Be aware that you may not know a student's circumstances. 

It's very important to have a good mentor and helpful administration.