1. Assessment Description A large part of a teacher’s responsibility is
Assessment DescriptionA large part of a teacher’s responsibility is lesson plan development.
The practice of being prepared with well thought out lessons can support learners in
meeting learning outcomes.For this assignment, select a grade level K-3. Develop a lesson
plan using the “COE Lesson Plan Template” that prepares students for learning and is
meaningful and appropriate. Consider your field experiences as you develop your lesson
plan.The lesson plan must focus on a minimum of one standard within any selected content
area. Include differentiated instruction for above average and below average students, and
the use of assistive technology for the instruction and assessments. Additionally, include an
engaging homework practice activity to continue learning at home that involves the
children’s families. Ensure the pre-assessment data was ethically utilized to determine
appropriate content area, standards, and differentiated needs for instruction
provided.Include any of the following strategies in your lesson plan you feel will help the
students succeed:• Direct instruction• Indirect instruction• Collaborative learning•
Experiential learning• Independent study• Interactive instructionIn addition, in 250-500
words, explain how you used your field experience data to develop this lesson to meet the
diverse needs of students. Address how using ethical, responsible assessment practices
promotes positive outcomes for each child.Submit your lesson plan and reflection as one
deliverable.Support your plan with 2-3 scholarly resources.APA format is required for
essays only. Solid academic writing is expected for all presentation formats, and in-text
citations and references should be presented using guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric.
Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical Support Articles is located in Class
Resources if you need assistance.Benchmark InformationThis benchmark assignment
assesses the following programmatic competencies:BS Early Childhood Education4.1:
Examine assessments and other performance data to develop appropriate goals,
curriculum, and teaching strategies for individual children. [NAEYC 3a; InTASC 6(c), 6(r),
7(d), 7(l); MC2]4.2: Use technology and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches
to observe, document, and collect data to inform practice and decision making. [NAEYC 3b;
InTASC 6(a), 6(b), 6(i), 6(j), 6(t); ISTE-T 2d]4.3: Utilize ethical, responsible assessment
practices to promote positive outcomes for each child. [NAEYC 3c; InTASC 6(e), 6(g), 6(k),
6(v)]4.5: Develop partnerships with families and professional colleagues to support

2. assessment practices, engage students, and build effective learning environments and
experiences. [NAEYC 3d; InTASC 6(c), 7(e); MC5]