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Principle O

O – Offer an organized and challenging curriculum.

To demonstrate a positive impact on student learning

O1 – Offer an organized curriculum aligned to standards and outcomes

Teacher-candidates align instruction to the learning standards and outcomes so all students know the learning targets and their progress toward meeting them.

O2 – Offer appropriate challenge in the content area

Teacher-candidates plan and/or adapt curricula that are standards driven so students develop understanding and problem-solving expertise in the content area(s) using reading, written and oral communication, and technology.

My Understanding

This principle is important in that teachers need to be organized and well planned out. It does not always mean that things  go the way we plan, but to have a plan is important. We need to align our lessons to standards and outcomes in order to help the students have success. It is also important to have challenge in content area. It is often that the students at the top of the class get left out because they are able to do the work. Teachers often focus on the children who need extra help; it is important to make sure to have material for children who need the challenge as well.