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2 Individual Induction Plan (IIP)

Inquiry #1
Participating Anura Lawson Support David Hill District Local District 3 School Johnnie Cochran Middle School
Teacher Provider
Induction Standard: Pedagogy
FOCUS OF THE INQUIRY: Determining what I need to know and be able to do
1. Based on findings from the Description of Practice 2. Develop a focus question for this inquiry.
(DOP), determine area(s) of focus.
How can I better use the district Secondary Periodic
I want to improve my practice in the area of Assessment Test to better prepare my students for the
Standard 5 Assessing Student Learning. I want to State Test (CST) in May?
specifically look at the district created SPA I am not only looking for a test driven method I am
assessment test data in comparison to the state also looking for away to better educate and enlighten
CST test. I am looking for a common thread that the children I teach. I believe that test can only
will inform me as to how to help my students accurately give an educator only a fraction of a child’s
become more successful on the state CST test. mental worth or value.

How can I use a variety of standards based

PLAN
instructional assessments to help my students make
the appropriate connections in Language Arts?
Over the years I realize that we are becoming more
and more focused on a specific product or type of
child. I want to add more variety in my lessons and in
my classroom to help break the usual mold of
teaching. I believe that there are so many valuable
resources, to help students begin to think and become
independent thinkers and learners. My first lessons
will begin with real world situations where people did
not think and ask questions, in not doing so it can
lead to an unhappy life.

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 3. Which CSTP element(s) will be addressed?
5.1 Establishing and communicating learning goals
for all students.
5.2 Collecting and using multiple sources of
information to assess student learning.
5.4 Using the results of assessments to guide
instruction.
4. What are the anticipated, measurable outcomes for
student learning?
60% of my students will be able to successfully pass the
SPA test and work toward scoring proficient on the State
Test. I am also looking to create children who can think
logically on their own, the child who will not be afraid to
make mistakes and to take risks in their class work, home
work, or in extra credit assignments. All of the mentioned
outcomes are what I will use to determine if my students are
actually learning any of the information that I am supposed
to teach them in accord with the State Standards for
Language Arts.

ACTION PLAN: Examining research related to my focus question and applying new learning in my classroom
5. Research: Describe resources used (i.e., talked to colleague, research online, other) 6. Date of research
I am aware that the CDE has an abundance of resources that are created to help teachers better 10/14/09 – 2/12/10
prepare their students for the State Test. LAUSD’s SPA tests are starts in the direction of helping
my students pass the State test.

Our literacy coach will be the first person to consult with regards to standards based materials
that will help me focus my lessons for instruction.
I attend Professional Development on my campus once a week. 09/09-06/10

Before completing Cells 7-9, you will teach your lessons, be observed, and analyze student data!
7. Application: I have used the data from the Secondary Periodic Assessment Test to help guide my lessons in my

TEACH
classroom. I will also use student feedback, class work, home work, and in formal student observations.

REFLECTION/APPLICATION

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8. As a result of the Inquiry process, what was the impact on (list specific evidence):

EFLECT
• Instructional/classroom practices: I have reached out to become more involved with our schools SSC and other parent
involvement groups at our school site to better involve our community, parents and students to help our students in school
and in the classroom. In September, I am planning on running for the SSC president to help work with parents and
students regarding the importance of education. I will take a very proactive approach to helping students and parents
understand that teachers, students, and parents are a collaborative team that must work together in order for students to
achieve student success.
• Student achievement: As a realistic person I understand that test cannot always accurately assess a student’s academic
worth. In grading I always consider student proficiency in accord with the California Standards for my subject area as it
can be seen in student work and homework. The district SPA test are a key tool that will continue to guide my instruction in
accord with The Los Angeles Unified School District Pacing Plan for Language Arts.
9. Describe how you will apply new learning to future practice? As I look forward to teaching another year, I will

APPLY
continue to help close the achievement gap with the students that I teach by continuing to teach appealing lessons
that are aligned with CST and California State Standards.
I plan on continuing to research cutting edge advancements in technology, the world, our monetary system,
international laws, and healthy living as a means to bring interesting discussions to my classroom and to my content
area.

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Inquiry: C-1 Individual Induction Plan 3.2