Standard 2: Middle level teachers understand major concepts, principles, theories and research underlying the philosophical foundations of the developmentally responsive middle level programs and schools, and they work successfully within these organizational compounds.
No teacher is ever an island, and one must cooperate with their peers. Beyond just getting along amiably, teachers must work together to create the best environment for their students. South Davie fully encourages these practices in many ways. For example, we have both team and grade level meetings each week to check that the students are doing well academically and behaviorally. Furthermore, we work together to create appropriate interventions and rewards to guide the students' social/emotional experiences in school.
Academically, the teachers in each subject area per grade meet weekly for professional learning communities (PLC) to share lesson ideas, devise common assessments and discuss student growth. The discussions are recorded in our notebook which is shared year after year to continuously improve the students' education. One of my contributions, for example, was the creation of a Civil War collage project where I presented the idea and my PLC helped adjust the specific details. The project description sheet is included below.
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