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Interdisciplinary Instruction for 2014 GED Test Preparation
The document discusses the importance of interdisciplinary instruction for GED test preparation, comparing it to training for a marathon as opposed to solitary exercise. It highlights strategies for integrating multiple subjects to keep learning engaging and effective, particularly in relation to the 2014 GED test content. It also encourages reflection and discussion among educators about implementing these instructional methods.
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- 1. Interdisciplinary Instruction for the2014 GED® Test September 20, 2013 Pre-Conference Webinar Achieving Credentials for Success Conference Appleton, WI
- 2. Meagen Farrell Author, trainer,consultant GED instructor @farrellink Facebook.com/farrell.ink Farrellink.com GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education and may not be used without permission. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license.
- 3. Why Interdisciplinary Instruction? Reasoning through LanguageArts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 4. My Two Centson Teaching Adults • GED test prep programs are like marathon training programs at a gym. • Single-subject instruction is like running alone on the treadmill, day after day. • Interdisciplinary group instruction is like working out with a team.
- 5. My Two Centson Teaching Adults Q: How do we keep it fresh? A: The book provides strategies, yo u add the content.
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- 7. Central Themes Ask YourStudents
- 8. 2014 GED® TestContent Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, NCTM National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science Education National Standards for History & National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies Assessment Targets
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- 10. Analyze Reading Passages Vocabulary Phonics& Phonemics Fluency Comprehension
- 11. Writing Constructed Responses Reasoning through LanguageArts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 12. Interpreting Data Reasoning through Language Arts Science SocialStudies Mathematical Reasoning
- 13. Formative Assessment What didthey actually learn?
- 14. What is interdisciplinaryinstruction? 1. 2014 GED® Test content can be found in the _____ _________ ________. 2. Students can explore a _________ _______ using skills from multiple subjects. 3. In 2014, GED® Test takers will write and interpret data in ___ different subjects each.
- 15. What is interdisciplinaryinstruction? 3. Daily __________ __________ provides feedback on student progress. 4. The four elements of research-based reading instruction are: • __________________ • __________________ • __________________ • __________________
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- 17. Take It Home •You have permission to use these workshop materials in your program as long as you attribute New Readers Press. Ex: © 2013 New Readers Press, Used with permission • Please send Meagen an email so we know how you are using it: farrellink@yahoo.com
- 18. Local Colleague Discussions •For 5 minutes, reflect with a partner: – How much do I know about and use elements of interdisciplinary instruction? – What about interdisciplinary instruction is useful, practical, and easy-to-implement? – What elements of interdisciplinary instruction would be more challenging in my context? • Discuss in large group for 10 minutes (or longer).
Editor's Notes
- #3 Why did New Readers Press ask me to write this book? They want an instructional perspective.
- #6 Reality: Not all instructors get planning time. But changing curricula for the 2014 GED Test is an opportunity to involve learners in decisions.
- #15 GED Assessment TargetsCentral theme3
- #16 3. Formative assessment4. Vocabulary, Alphabetics, Comprehension, and Fluency