I am a new teacher and discovered OER Project and I think it is great. I am learning how to plan efficiently and properly and of course have no direction. Looking at teaching plans (WH Origins), is each lesson 5.1, 5.2, etc. a class period? We have 45 minute classes and it seems very tough to do that. Anyone have any tips to break things up?
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Jeff Roberts Welcome, Jeff! Glad you have joined the community. There is no doubt that the OER group has erred on the side of having too much content. I jump around quite a bit within the modules using various parts for my students. I have had some luck with the teaching guides. I find them by clicking on the hammer icon on the page. When I download the teaching guide, way down at the bottom of the document are some stopwatch icons that have helped streamline the content for the time that I have.
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Hey Jeff! Welcome to OER! I find it helpful to separate lessons from class periods conceptually. A single lesson may take multiple classes or may take half a class, depending on what you're trying to teach and what the kids already know and can do. It takes some getting used to, but I'd say it's important to not feel like you have to 1) use every single resource in the course, 2) complete each lesson in a single day, and 3) even do the lessons (or units!) in the exact order if your needs vary.
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Jeff Roberts welcome to the community. As you can read, you are not alone in this. Jim Jaeger and Christopher Barber gave you great advise. In my teaching practice I always select and opening activity for the unit, a reading component, a visualization, a video, more practice for understanding, and a closing activity. The OER provides many activities where your students can practice vocabulary, writing guides, video analysis, mapping, etc. You can also explore by topics with activities, lesson plans, and teaching resources.
Did you read the Practice Progression Placement? This is a phenomenal overview of all the resources displayed throughout the year.
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This is great! I never saw the progression placement. Thank yoU!
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Good to know. Thank you!
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Thank you! I guess I just need to play around and find what works!
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Hi Jeff Roberts I teach Origins so as you do this let me know what you need. i often make slides for the lessons. There are some teacher videos to help with the skills. I would focus on the skills and use that content that helps get the skills and meets your standards. Have you notice the articles have options to read aloud and students can select lexiles that work for them or even Spanish versions?
