Photographing Geometry

Teaching Practice:
Photographing Geometry

INTRODUCTION

I am a teacher in the Learning Lab at Eustis Heights Elementary School in Central Florida. Our school has a population of about 900 students and a staff of 115. We are a “magnet” school, drawing students from neighboring communities for Exceptional Student Education, such as gifted, varying exceptionalities, pre-kindergarten handicapped and other programs. My school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, with students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. It is a Title I school, with a kindergarten through third grade special reading program. Our local economy is primarily agricultural with a large population of retired residents.

The class featured in this exhibit is a second grade class of twenty-five students. The Learning Lab is a new addition to our school. My role at the school is to support the classroom teachers in reinforcing skills such as mathematics, reading and writing. I provide students with many hands-on activities that are geared to their various learning styles by providing a variety of thought-provoking experiences.

Introduction

The Lesson

Professional Standards

Content Standards

Assessment

Student Work

Reflections

Resources

Technology

Professional Development

Candidate Support

Author: Rose Sedely, M.Ed., NBCT
School: Eustis Heights Elementary
Organization:Lake County Schools, Florida

Credits: The staff at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for their insight in creating this project and their encouragement and flexibility throughout this learning process.

Apple Computer for their support, generosity and state-of-the-art equipment.

The AT&T Foundation for their exceptional grant and their faith in teachers.

Linda Monroe, Second Grade Teacher

Carolyn Twaddle, Computer Lab Teacher

For comments or questions, please contact:

Laura Jones
Teacher in Residence,
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Email: ljones@nbpts.org