Introduction

Being an organized teacher is very important to the students and the other
teachers. It leaves less room for error, and lesson plans will have more quality.
Chapter four is about planning. Chapter five is about effective teaching, and
chapter six is about student involvement. All three of these characteristics create a
successful educator.
Chapter
!lanning is very important in the classroom. It ma"es lesson plans run
smoothly. It increases confidence in teachers. In chapter four, planning is defined
as instructional decisions teachers ma"e prior to actually teaching. #$ggen,
%aucha" &'(&) . By planning ahead it allows the teacher to have clearer learning
ob*ectives. It is important to "eep the student+s interest in mind, when planning
lessons and activities. ,ot only is planning determined by the students, it is also
influenced by national, state, and the districts standards. -aterials are very
important aspect of teacher planning. .extboo"s are among the most important
materials. .hey provide information that is broad and easy to understand, so it can
be taught. /tudents also need textboo"s, so they can refer to the text if they need
extra help or an explanation on a concept. 0owever, textboo"s should not be the
only way a teacher designs a lesson plan. It is important in planning that the
learning ob*ectives are clearly stated, so that the students "now exactly what they
need to "now. .he competency that best relates to chapter four is competency
four. It explains that the teacher must understand learning processes and the
factors that can impact a students learning outcome. .he teacher is able to be this
by effective planning and appropriate assessments.
Chapter 1
$ffective teaching is what ma"es the classroom an environment that is
motivated and engaging. .he classroom climate should be positive, encouraging,
and safe. .his is accomplished by learning the student+s names quic"ly and
ma"ing sure to always use their name when calling on them. It is also beneficial
greet the students as they enter the classroom. .his will help create a sense of
unity. Clear communication can help reduce confusion. .he teacher+s attitudes
and philosophy about education greatly shape how effective the teaching and
learning will be in the classroom. .he competency that best relates to chapter five
is competency three. It explains that the teacher understands procedures for
designing effective instruction this "nowledge by planning effective instruction
based on the learning goals of the students.
Chapter 2
Chapter six is all about student involvement. .here are many different ways
to engage students and "eep the motivation alive. As"ing questions during a
lesson that are purposeful and thought provo"ing can help understand the message
more clearly. 3pen4ended questions can help involve a large group of students.
3pen ended questions can have a multitude of answers. .hese types of questions
as" for participation in a way that is not demanding. It is also effective for
students who have different cultures that are not use to fast paced questions and
answers. !rompting helps students, because it gives them clues about the answer.
If it is done correctly it provides a supportive environment. .he competency that
best matches the chapter is competency eight. It is about actively engaging the
students in the learning process.
Conclusion
!lanning helps create an organized environment that benefits everyone in the
classroom. Being an effective teacher will ma"e students learn to their fullest. It
also creates a positive classroom environment. Active student involvement in the
classroom is important because it creates a sense of unity and the confidence to
as" questions.

5eferences
%aucha", 6., 7 $ggen, !. #&'(&). Learning and Teaching: Research-Based
Methods #2th ed.).