This document summarizes David Didau's presentation on invisible learning at the London Festival of Education. It discusses two definitions of learning, the difference between learning and performance, and challenges common assumptions about what constitutes effective teaching and learning. Specifically, it notes that performance does not necessarily indicate learning, that lesson observations are poor proxies for learning, and that introducing "desirable difficulties" like spacing, interleaving and testing can actually improve long-term learning compared to conventional approaches. The presentation argues teachers should separate learning from performance and question their own assumptions in order to better support invisible learning processes.
- Classes in Australian universities typically involve both lectures and tutorials, with lectures intended for learning material and tutorials for applying it. While lectures don't require participation, tutorials are usually mandatory.
- While lectures may have 50-200 students, tutorials are smaller with around 20 students, allowing for more one-on-one time with the teacher and practice with course material.
- Final grades depend on a mix of assignment grades, exam grades, and sometimes participation/attendance. Most universities put more emphasis on end-of-year exams, which can account for 45-75% of the final grade.
The document discusses the importance of providing effective feedback to students and some of the challenges teachers face. It notes that while feedback can significantly impact learning, too much or ineffective feedback may have unintended negative consequences. The author argues that teachers should be clear on the specific reasons or purposes for giving feedback, such as providing clarity, motivating increased effort, or raising student aspirations. With a clear understanding of the purpose, teachers can give feedback in a way that is more likely to produce the desired results in students' learning and achievement.
The document provides guidance on writing effective persuasive introductions and conclusions. It discusses strategies such as using anecdotes, facts, statistics, or questions to grab the reader's attention in introductions. Conclusions should connect the introduction to the body and can include calls to action, scenarios, or predictions. Sample introductions and conclusions are provided applying these strategies, such as using a scenario to imply the consequences of no late work policies in a conclusion.
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Making children stay engaged and excited in the classroom is a tedious task. Classroom management is the main concern faced by several teachers, especially beginners.
https://blog.whitehatjr.com/coding-for-kids/5-effective-classroom-management-strategies-that-work-wonders/
This document summarizes David Didau's presentation on invisible learning at the London Festival of Education. It discusses two definitions of learning, the difference between learning and performance, and challenges common assumptions about what constitutes effective teaching and learning. Specifically, it notes that performance does not necessarily indicate learning, that lesson observations are poor proxies for learning, and that introducing "desirable difficulties" like spacing, interleaving and testing can actually improve long-term learning compared to conventional approaches. The presentation argues teachers should separate learning from performance and question their own assumptions in order to better support invisible learning processes.
- Classes in Australian universities typically involve both lectures and tutorials, with lectures intended for learning material and tutorials for applying it. While lectures don't require participation, tutorials are usually mandatory.
- While lectures may have 50-200 students, tutorials are smaller with around 20 students, allowing for more one-on-one time with the teacher and practice with course material.
- Final grades depend on a mix of assignment grades, exam grades, and sometimes participation/attendance. Most universities put more emphasis on end-of-year exams, which can account for 45-75% of the final grade.
The document discusses the importance of providing effective feedback to students and some of the challenges teachers face. It notes that while feedback can significantly impact learning, too much or ineffective feedback may have unintended negative consequences. The author argues that teachers should be clear on the specific reasons or purposes for giving feedback, such as providing clarity, motivating increased effort, or raising student aspirations. With a clear understanding of the purpose, teachers can give feedback in a way that is more likely to produce the desired results in students' learning and achievement.
The document provides guidance on writing effective persuasive introductions and conclusions. It discusses strategies such as using anecdotes, facts, statistics, or questions to grab the reader's attention in introductions. Conclusions should connect the introduction to the body and can include calls to action, scenarios, or predictions. Sample introductions and conclusions are provided applying these strategies, such as using a scenario to imply the consequences of no late work policies in a conclusion.
Whitehatjr Reviews - 5 Effective Classroom Management Strategies That Work Wo...WhiteHatJr Reviews
Making children stay engaged and excited in the classroom is a tedious task. Classroom management is the main concern faced by several teachers, especially beginners.
https://blog.whitehatjr.com/coding-for-kids/5-effective-classroom-management-strategies-that-work-wonders/
In order to lay some ground rules for being successful creating eLearning, we have put together 10 commandments that will ensure instructional designers and businesses alike can reap the rewards of their training efforts.
Learning is simple for those who know the art of making it fun. Thanks to all the educational innovations happening these days, it’s easier to adopt fresh teaching styles that’ll make learning easy, simple, and, most importantly, enjoyable.
This presentation discusses ways of knowing (WoK) using two examples from the presenter's experience. The first example is about the presenter's negative emotions towards math tests due to disliking how questions are structured. This shows how emotions can interfere with learning. The second example discusses the presenter's goal of becoming an engineer in the future, showing how having reasons and goals stimulates learning. The presentation concludes that having positive emotions and setting future goals can help the presenter become a better student and person by providing reasons to work hard and learn.
PowerPoint presentations often overload students with too much information, adversely affecting learning. Research shows people can only focus on a few bits of information at once. To reduce overload, presentations should break information into digestible sections, remove unnecessary text, use visuals to accompany words, and focus on the main idea. These techniques draw from research on how people learn and can enhance student understanding when used in classroom presentations.
Practicing math problems is the most effective way for students to learn math concepts, memorize formulas, and prepare for tests and exams. The document recommends making math practice a daily habit and working with peers in groups to discuss problems and share notes. Students should practice a wide variety of problems before exams, as exams often include questions beyond what was covered in class. Practicing exercises the brain and helps students improve their logical, abstract, and spatial reasoning skills.
Learning to Learn - An Innovative way of Learning for Long Lasting Memory & G...Ash (Ashvini) Vyas
Learning to learn will teach you the scientifically proven methods of learning which will make learning fun. It will also give some techniques of learning to have long lasting memory with some fun and interesting facts.
This document outlines 7 ways to use an audience response system like Qwizdom to engage staff and students and boost learning outcomes. The ways are: 1) Maintain attention by inserting questions every 10-18 minutes. 2) Promote active engagement by posing well-chosen questions and getting answers from each student. 3) Check understanding during lessons instead of after. 4) Involve everyone in the room by getting all students to respond to questions. 5) Promote collaboration and discussion with group exercises. 6) Measure and track class progress over time. 7) Create some drama as students wait to see question results.
This document discusses preparing for exams. It emphasizes the importance of:
- Committing to learning the material from the start of the academic session, not just cramming before exams.
- Creating a study schedule and sticking to it, including reviewing notes after class and doing homework.
- Assessing difficult topics to spend extra time studying those areas.
- Practicing recalling information and simulating exams to prepare for the testing environment.
This document discusses goals, feedback, and evidence-based teaching. It emphasizes focusing teaching efforts on areas that will make the biggest difference for students. Effective feedback is difficult but important - it should help students progress and believe that effort leads to success. Formative assessment via feedback is highlighted as an effective way to check student understanding and guide further learning. The document provides examples of low-tech formative assessment techniques like mini-whiteboards and traffic light signals.
This document summarizes David Didau's framework for planning and delivering outstanding lessons. It discusses the learning loop of observing learning, feedback, deliberate practice, modelling, and reflection. Key planning principles are outlined, including focusing on learning over activities. Five essential planning questions are provided. During lessons, teachers should explain their reasoning, observe learning, use effective questioning techniques, check student understanding, and be willing to take instructional risks. Effective questioning and developing students' analytical skills are emphasized.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation by David Didau on embracing ignorance and uncertainty in teaching. It discusses that while knowledge is increasing, the gap between what we know and don't know may be widening. It also examines different types of known and unknown knowledge. The document then discusses challenges with evaluating teachers based on observations, student outcomes, and surveys. It argues that accountability should focus on teacher growth, not judgments, and that trusting teachers to improve in their own contexts leads to better outcomes than rigid policies. Overall, the document advocates acknowledging uncertainty and creating conditions where teachers feel supported rather than judged.
The document provides advice from David Didau on how to ensure an observer recognizes outstanding teaching during a lesson observation. It describes how to point out elements of planning and relationships with students that may not be visible to the observer. It then gives a detailed example of a lesson on Of Mice and Men where the teacher demonstrates progress in student understanding, provides feedback, and adjusts challenge levels based on student responses. The teacher guides the observer's attention to highlight evidence of impact and progress over time for different students. The lesson is judged to be outstanding.
This document provides synonyms for 250 common English words that are useful for IELTS writing. The synonyms range from high-frequency everyday words to more advanced academic vocabulary. Some of the words included are:
- Common verbs such as "go", "put", "try", and "understand" along with their more advanced synonyms like "proceed", "install", "make an effort", and "interpret".
- Nouns like "school", "force", and "work" along with synonyms like "attend school", "compel", and "function".
- Other parts of speech including adjectives ("unhappy"/"disappointed"), adverbs ("fast"/"
This chapter discusses setting high expectations for students and yourself. It emphasizes having unwavering belief in your own teaching abilities to create a self-fulfilling prophecy of student success. The chapter also stresses confronting the brutal facts of your current classroom reality through reflective practice and asking questions to improve teaching strategies.
This document provides tips for cracking competitive exams. It recommends finding a study environment that works for your learning style, such as a library if you learn best alone or a study group if you learn from listening. It also advises properly managing your time by creating a schedule, prioritizing important topics, and practicing past papers. Additional tips include updating yourself on exam patterns and syllabus, using time management tools, joining online communities, and developing skills like quick calculations and general knowledge.
Exam preparation ( How to Study for Exams)Ritika Dhameja
Exam Time?? Nervous?? Don't know how to prepare during the last few days before the exams?
This is a presentation that discusses how to study and prepare yourself before the exams.
The study hour formula, self study chart etc have been very effective study tools which have immensely helped the students in their exam preparation.
All the best!!
The document provides lessons on using PowerPoint presentations effectively. It advises sticking to pictures rather than large blocks of text to keep the audience focused on the presenter rather than reading slides. Pictures can evoke meaning and convey information more powerfully than words. The document also recommends talking and not reading directly from slides. Overall, it emphasizes using visuals and speaking over relying on written content on slides.
The document discusses arguments against mandatory daily homework for high school students. It argues that daily homework is detrimental and stresses out both students and teachers. It urges the reader not to implement a policy requiring daily homework in all classes, as it would serve no real purpose and negatively impact everyone in the school system. The document suggests that homework should only be assigned on an individual basis for students who need extra help or practice with specific concepts. Mandatory homework for the entire class would be meaningless and unnecessary busywork.
1) The document discusses problems with current education systems and provides suggestions for improvement. It argues that education should focus on teaching students how to think critically and ask questions, rather than memorization and exams.
2) Currently, teaching rewards compliance over questioning and creativity. However, the document suggests education should encourage imagination, provocation of thought, and recognizing problems in order to find solutions.
3) Three key changes are proposed: teaching subjects like science, history and math in a problem-solving context to make them more engaging; replacing exams with open-book assessments; and viewing teachers' roles as opening doors of learning rather than providing answers.
Why is P.E.E.L the Barry Crier of Education?DKMead
The document discusses PEEL (Project for Enhancing Effective Learning), an educational approach founded in 1985 by teachers concerned about passive student learning. PEEL promotes more active, independent, and reflective learning through classroom approaches that stimulate intellectual engagement and metacognition. It provides a list of teacher concerns about student learning and good learning behaviors. PEEL principles encourage sharing control over learning with students and using diverse teaching procedures to promote quality learning and metacognition.
The Amazing APA Race: "Flipping" Passive into Active Learning - OLA 2014Amy Weir
This document discusses using a "flipped classroom" approach called the Amazing APA Race to teach APA citation skills. It introduces APA in Minutes, a YouTube video series that teaches the basics of APA style. For the Amazing APA Race, students watch the videos before class and then work in teams on citation challenges, using their mobile devices to look up answers. The goals are to introduce APA in Minutes, experiment with flipped learning, and help students understand APA fundamentals. Both strengths like engagement and challenges like classroom management are observed from trials in massage therapy courses. Future plans include sharing resources and offering faculty workshops.
In order to lay some ground rules for being successful creating eLearning, we have put together 10 commandments that will ensure instructional designers and businesses alike can reap the rewards of their training efforts.
Learning is simple for those who know the art of making it fun. Thanks to all the educational innovations happening these days, it’s easier to adopt fresh teaching styles that’ll make learning easy, simple, and, most importantly, enjoyable.
This presentation discusses ways of knowing (WoK) using two examples from the presenter's experience. The first example is about the presenter's negative emotions towards math tests due to disliking how questions are structured. This shows how emotions can interfere with learning. The second example discusses the presenter's goal of becoming an engineer in the future, showing how having reasons and goals stimulates learning. The presentation concludes that having positive emotions and setting future goals can help the presenter become a better student and person by providing reasons to work hard and learn.
PowerPoint presentations often overload students with too much information, adversely affecting learning. Research shows people can only focus on a few bits of information at once. To reduce overload, presentations should break information into digestible sections, remove unnecessary text, use visuals to accompany words, and focus on the main idea. These techniques draw from research on how people learn and can enhance student understanding when used in classroom presentations.
Practicing math problems is the most effective way for students to learn math concepts, memorize formulas, and prepare for tests and exams. The document recommends making math practice a daily habit and working with peers in groups to discuss problems and share notes. Students should practice a wide variety of problems before exams, as exams often include questions beyond what was covered in class. Practicing exercises the brain and helps students improve their logical, abstract, and spatial reasoning skills.
Learning to Learn - An Innovative way of Learning for Long Lasting Memory & G...Ash (Ashvini) Vyas
Learning to learn will teach you the scientifically proven methods of learning which will make learning fun. It will also give some techniques of learning to have long lasting memory with some fun and interesting facts.
This document outlines 7 ways to use an audience response system like Qwizdom to engage staff and students and boost learning outcomes. The ways are: 1) Maintain attention by inserting questions every 10-18 minutes. 2) Promote active engagement by posing well-chosen questions and getting answers from each student. 3) Check understanding during lessons instead of after. 4) Involve everyone in the room by getting all students to respond to questions. 5) Promote collaboration and discussion with group exercises. 6) Measure and track class progress over time. 7) Create some drama as students wait to see question results.
This document discusses preparing for exams. It emphasizes the importance of:
- Committing to learning the material from the start of the academic session, not just cramming before exams.
- Creating a study schedule and sticking to it, including reviewing notes after class and doing homework.
- Assessing difficult topics to spend extra time studying those areas.
- Practicing recalling information and simulating exams to prepare for the testing environment.
This document discusses goals, feedback, and evidence-based teaching. It emphasizes focusing teaching efforts on areas that will make the biggest difference for students. Effective feedback is difficult but important - it should help students progress and believe that effort leads to success. Formative assessment via feedback is highlighted as an effective way to check student understanding and guide further learning. The document provides examples of low-tech formative assessment techniques like mini-whiteboards and traffic light signals.
This document summarizes David Didau's framework for planning and delivering outstanding lessons. It discusses the learning loop of observing learning, feedback, deliberate practice, modelling, and reflection. Key planning principles are outlined, including focusing on learning over activities. Five essential planning questions are provided. During lessons, teachers should explain their reasoning, observe learning, use effective questioning techniques, check student understanding, and be willing to take instructional risks. Effective questioning and developing students' analytical skills are emphasized.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation by David Didau on embracing ignorance and uncertainty in teaching. It discusses that while knowledge is increasing, the gap between what we know and don't know may be widening. It also examines different types of known and unknown knowledge. The document then discusses challenges with evaluating teachers based on observations, student outcomes, and surveys. It argues that accountability should focus on teacher growth, not judgments, and that trusting teachers to improve in their own contexts leads to better outcomes than rigid policies. Overall, the document advocates acknowledging uncertainty and creating conditions where teachers feel supported rather than judged.
The document provides advice from David Didau on how to ensure an observer recognizes outstanding teaching during a lesson observation. It describes how to point out elements of planning and relationships with students that may not be visible to the observer. It then gives a detailed example of a lesson on Of Mice and Men where the teacher demonstrates progress in student understanding, provides feedback, and adjusts challenge levels based on student responses. The teacher guides the observer's attention to highlight evidence of impact and progress over time for different students. The lesson is judged to be outstanding.
This document provides synonyms for 250 common English words that are useful for IELTS writing. The synonyms range from high-frequency everyday words to more advanced academic vocabulary. Some of the words included are:
- Common verbs such as "go", "put", "try", and "understand" along with their more advanced synonyms like "proceed", "install", "make an effort", and "interpret".
- Nouns like "school", "force", and "work" along with synonyms like "attend school", "compel", and "function".
- Other parts of speech including adjectives ("unhappy"/"disappointed"), adverbs ("fast"/"
This chapter discusses setting high expectations for students and yourself. It emphasizes having unwavering belief in your own teaching abilities to create a self-fulfilling prophecy of student success. The chapter also stresses confronting the brutal facts of your current classroom reality through reflective practice and asking questions to improve teaching strategies.
This document provides tips for cracking competitive exams. It recommends finding a study environment that works for your learning style, such as a library if you learn best alone or a study group if you learn from listening. It also advises properly managing your time by creating a schedule, prioritizing important topics, and practicing past papers. Additional tips include updating yourself on exam patterns and syllabus, using time management tools, joining online communities, and developing skills like quick calculations and general knowledge.
Exam preparation ( How to Study for Exams)Ritika Dhameja
Exam Time?? Nervous?? Don't know how to prepare during the last few days before the exams?
This is a presentation that discusses how to study and prepare yourself before the exams.
The study hour formula, self study chart etc have been very effective study tools which have immensely helped the students in their exam preparation.
All the best!!
The document provides lessons on using PowerPoint presentations effectively. It advises sticking to pictures rather than large blocks of text to keep the audience focused on the presenter rather than reading slides. Pictures can evoke meaning and convey information more powerfully than words. The document also recommends talking and not reading directly from slides. Overall, it emphasizes using visuals and speaking over relying on written content on slides.
The document discusses arguments against mandatory daily homework for high school students. It argues that daily homework is detrimental and stresses out both students and teachers. It urges the reader not to implement a policy requiring daily homework in all classes, as it would serve no real purpose and negatively impact everyone in the school system. The document suggests that homework should only be assigned on an individual basis for students who need extra help or practice with specific concepts. Mandatory homework for the entire class would be meaningless and unnecessary busywork.
1) The document discusses problems with current education systems and provides suggestions for improvement. It argues that education should focus on teaching students how to think critically and ask questions, rather than memorization and exams.
2) Currently, teaching rewards compliance over questioning and creativity. However, the document suggests education should encourage imagination, provocation of thought, and recognizing problems in order to find solutions.
3) Three key changes are proposed: teaching subjects like science, history and math in a problem-solving context to make them more engaging; replacing exams with open-book assessments; and viewing teachers' roles as opening doors of learning rather than providing answers.
Why is P.E.E.L the Barry Crier of Education?DKMead
The document discusses PEEL (Project for Enhancing Effective Learning), an educational approach founded in 1985 by teachers concerned about passive student learning. PEEL promotes more active, independent, and reflective learning through classroom approaches that stimulate intellectual engagement and metacognition. It provides a list of teacher concerns about student learning and good learning behaviors. PEEL principles encourage sharing control over learning with students and using diverse teaching procedures to promote quality learning and metacognition.
The Amazing APA Race: "Flipping" Passive into Active Learning - OLA 2014Amy Weir
This document discusses using a "flipped classroom" approach called the Amazing APA Race to teach APA citation skills. It introduces APA in Minutes, a YouTube video series that teaches the basics of APA style. For the Amazing APA Race, students watch the videos before class and then work in teams on citation challenges, using their mobile devices to look up answers. The goals are to introduce APA in Minutes, experiment with flipped learning, and help students understand APA fundamentals. Both strengths like engagement and challenges like classroom management are observed from trials in massage therapy courses. Future plans include sharing resources and offering faculty workshops.
How to write like a scientist - Part of the EAT project. DKMead
White fish is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin B6 helps enzyme function and may reduce cardiovascular risk. Magnesium also aids enzymes and influences muscle, nerve and blood pressure. While vitamin D may lower cancer risk, more research is needed and high doses could harm liver and kidneys.
The document discusses PEEL (Project for Enhancing Effective Learning), which was founded in 1985 to address passive student learning. It outlines 12 principles of quality learning according to PEEL, including sharing intellectual control with students, providing opportunities for choice/independent work, and using varied intellectually challenging teaching procedures. A number of specific PEEL techniques are then described, such as semantic mapping, dirty trick notes, and before/after analysis.
This is an example of student drafting a practical write up in science.The first draft was critiqued via a teacher led session the second was done independently. The annotations show where improvements are to be found
The document provides guidance on writing the draft of an essay. It recommends creating a title that reflects the topic and is attention-grabbing. The draft should have a fully developed introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs with topic sentences and examples supporting the thesis, and a conclusion that restates the main point without introducing new ideas. Effective editing and revising of the draft is important to developing a coherent essay.
Keynote address (Feb, 2016) to the educators in the Fort Nelson school district. We all know that we cannot teach a child without a concection... without a relationship. In the hustle and bustle of our jobs as educators, we often forget our why, the reason we got into education, of trying to make a difference with kids. In this talk, 6 Keys to Connecting are shared and discussed with the challenge of creating a more positive climate and better connections with kids in our classrooms, schools, and organizations.
6 Proven core strategies to dramatically improve school performance. In addition, all resources are cited and listed. The entire slide was created in Keynote and all images were edited using Photo Shop Elements or Keynote. Images sources available as well.
Presentation by Michael Filmowicz on September 21, 2011. First Practice Session in Surrey TA Training series organized by the SFU Teaching and Learning Centre.
Here are the steps to change the check-up activity to suit different learning styles:
1. Students work in groups of 3-4. One student from each group comes up to act out the pictures without speaking, while the other group members try to guess what they are doing.
2. The pictures are shuffled and passed around so each student gets a turn to act it out for their group.
3. Once all groups have finished, the teacher checks the answers by having one student from each group say the answers out loud.
This adapts the activity to a guessing game format done in groups, suiting kinesthetic and auditory learning styles.
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Assignment 04
EC410 Cultural Diversity
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the "Format Requirements" page for specific format requirements.
This assignment is comprised of two different parts that will show your learning of various course objectives from Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Part 1
Identify and discuss six values about life and success that you vividly recall learning from your family. For each, explain how the particular value is supported by or at odds with your current community setting; community setting may mean current family framework, school, job, peer group, etc. You will want to refer back to Lesson 1 and 2.
Part 2
To practice lesson planning, create an age appropriate activity for the early childhood aged student. Then, create a section of your lesson plan that describes three strategies that can be implemented to modify/adapt this lesson to meet the needs of dual language learners. Your lesson plan should include a learning objective (what the students will be able to do), materials, a step-by-step guide on how to complete the activity, and a description of the modifications/adaptations. You will want to refer back to Lesson 4.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
30 points20 points10 points2 points
The student wrote a clear
paper discussing six values
that were instilled by family.
The student wrote a
somewhat clear paper
discussing the six values
that were instilled by family
or only discussed four to five
values.
The student wrote an
unclear paper discussing
the six values that were
instilled by family or only
discussed two to three
values.
The student wrote a poor
paper discussing the six
values that were instilled
by family or only discussed
one value.
15 points10 points5 points2 points
The student clearly
explained how all of the six
(6) particular values are
supported by or at odds with
parts of his or her personal
and/or professional life.
The student mostly
explained how all of the six
(6) particular values are
supported by or at odds with
parts of his or her personal
and/or professional life.
The student somewhat
explained how four or five
(4 or 5) of the particular
values are supported by or
at odds with parts of his or
her personal and/or
professional life.
The student poorly
explained how three or
four (3 or 4) of the
particular values are
supported by or at odds
with parts of his or her
personal and/or
professional life.
30 points20 points10 points2 points
The student created a clear
lesson plan integrating three
strategies to meet the needs
of dual language l.
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“It takes less time to do a thing right than to explain why you did it wrong.”
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Aligning our standards has to be a daily commitment.
2
Some confuse alignment with pacing.
3
Creating a system that features four groups— skills, assessments, instructional methods, and resources—keeps our work practical.
4
Great results in the area of standards alignment always follow exceptional collaboration.
One of the best parts about my job is that I get to travel all around the country and meet thousands of educators with equally as many opinions about a variety of topics. This has no doubt broadened my perspective as I have learned as much from them as I have been able to offer. Such was the case after visiting a school that needed support in the area of standards alignment.
Not long after I began laying out the steps on how to create an exceptional system for standards alignment, a young teacher sheepishly stood up with her hand raised. You could tell that she was trying to say something to help keep me from embarrassing myself. I’ve had this happen before, only to have someone tell me that my zipper was down or that they couldn’t hear me in the back of the room. This was different, though: “Mr. Lopez, I really appreciate you coming here, and I think I speak for the staff when I say that I don’t want to offend you, but you need to know that we’ve already done this.”
A little confused, I asked, “You’ve already done what?”
“We’ve already done planning around standards alignment. This really isn’t new to us.”
Wanting to dig a little deeper, I asked, “When exactly did you do this?”
She responded, “Oh, we did this like … six years ago.”
Trying to be as respectful of her as she was to me, I said, “Standards alignment is not something that you’ve done; it’s something that you do.”
When the standards movement began, many decades ago, there were many commitments that districts and schools made to jump on board. Unfortunately for some, those commitments were more about how to align standards through protocols and flow charts than they were about practical applications that teachers could put into use in their classrooms. In spite of the plethora of information and tools that we now have that can help us better align our standards, not much has changed for our most struggling schools. For those schools, it appears that educators are expected to know what the standards are, which essentially equates to them having the ability to look online on their state department of education website. Rather than beginning with the standards and shaping their lessons around them, teachers begin with what they want to do and then attempt to squeeze in a standard here or there in order to meet the expectations that their schools or districts have put on them. Sure, they write down the standard being tau.
This document provides advice from an assistant superintendent on getting a teaching job. It discusses the importance of networking, having specialized skills like dual certification, preparing for interviews, and asking the right questions in interviews. Sample interview questions are also provided covering topics like curriculum development, classroom management, and professional growth. The document emphasizes fit over just technical answers. It stresses communicating, following expectations, and getting involved once hired to maintain standing and educate students. Recommended books on teaching success are also listed.
This document provides advice from an assistant superintendent on getting a teaching job. It discusses the importance of networking, having specialized skills like dual certification, preparing for interviews, and asking the right questions in interviews. Sample interview questions are also provided covering topics like curriculum development, classroom management, and professional growth. The document emphasizes fit over just technical answers. It concludes by advising that to keep a teaching job, educators should focus on student education, follow directives, demonstrate commitment to growth, and get involved in the school through committees or leadership roles. Recommended books on teaching and leadership are also listed.
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Chapter Seven - Standards Alignment
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“It takes less time to do a thing right than to explain why you did it wrong.”
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
1
Aligning our standards has to be a daily commitment.
2
Some confuse alignment with pacing.
3
Creating a system that features four groups— skills, assessments, instructional methods, and resources—keeps our work practical.
4
Great results in the area of standards alignment always follow exceptional collaboration.
One of the best parts about my job is that I get to travel all around the country and meet thousands of educators with equally as many opinions about a variety of topics. This has no doubt broadened my perspective as I have learned as much from them as I have been able to offer. Such was the case after visiting a school that needed support in the area of standards alignment.
Not long after I began laying out the steps on how to create an exceptional system for standards alignment, a young teacher sheepishly stood up with her hand raised. You could tell that she was trying to say something to help keep me from embarrassing myself. I’ve had this happen before, only to have someone tell me that my zipper was down or that they couldn’t hear me in the back of the room. This was different, though: “Mr. Lopez, I really appreciate you coming here, and I think I speak for the staff when I say that I don’t want to offend you, but you need to know that we’ve already done this.”
A little confused, I asked, “You’ve already done what?”
“We’ve already done planning around standards alignment. This really isn’t new to us.”
Wanting to dig a little deeper, I asked, “When exactly did you do this?”
She responded, “Oh, we did this like … six years ago.”
Trying to be as respectful of her as she was to me, I said, “Standards alignment is not something that you’ve done; it’s something that you do.”
When the standards movement began, many decades ago, there were many commitments that districts and schools made to jump on board. Unfortunately for some, those commitments were more about how to align standards through protocols and flow charts than they were about practical applications that teachers could put into use in their classrooms. In spite of the plethora of information and tools that we now have that can help us better align our standards, not much has changed for our most struggling schools. For those schools, it appears that educators are expected to know what the standards are, which essentially equates to them having the ability to look online on their state department of education website. Rather than beginning with the standards and shaping their lessons around them, teachers begin with what they want to do and then attempt to squeeze in a standard here or there in order to meet the expectations that their schools or districts have put on them. Sure, they write down the standard being taught with every lesson on their whiteboard each day, but is that a result of a conscious effort to let the stan ...
This document provides tips for improving interview skills. It discusses preparing for interviews by researching the organization and anticipating common questions. Common questions may include telling about yourself, strengths/weaknesses, and fit for the role. It's important to relax and be yourself during interviews. Answers should emphasize how you present yourself, not just what you say. Practicing interviews and learning language skills can improve performance. Marketing yourself during interviews by providing information, developing positive impressions, and stimulating interest in selecting you is also discussed.
This document summarizes a slideshow on increasing student engagement. It discusses five levels of student engagement from passive compliance to authentic engagement. It also covers types of classrooms, factors that influence student achievement, and standards for an engaged "WOW" school. The document provides discussion questions and activities to help teachers reflect on engagement levels and motivate students.
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This document provides guidance for teachers on effective instructional practices. It discusses guidelines for "courageous conversations" among teachers and the importance of collaboration. It also outlines the five components of effective instruction known as the "Five Es": excellence in curriculum, educating as a professional learning community, equity in access for all students, environments that are safe for learning, and engaging the community and stakeholders. The document emphasizes using research-based teaching strategies like the "Essential Elements of Effective Instruction" to plan lessons and help students prepare for high-stakes assessments.
SOLO is a model of learning that helps develop a common understanding of the learning process through five levels of thinking - prestructural, unistructural, multistructural, relational, and extended abstract. The levels represent increasing complexity in a learner's ideas and ability to link them together and think in new ways. Teachers can use SOLO to plan learning outcomes, structure lessons that progress through topics, provide feedback, and put pupils in control of their learning.
The document discusses descriptive review, a process where teachers examine student work together to improve quality and engagement. Key aspects include:
1) Teachers analyze student work without context to discuss what they see objectively and raise questions.
2) They speculate on evidence of student engagement and commitment, and whether work shows strategic compliance, ritual compliance, or retreatism.
3) The presenting teacher then provides context and responds to questions, and the group discusses implications to strengthen design qualities and increase student interest in future assignments.
4) The goal is to produce compelling work that engages students and gives them a sense of accomplishment.
SOLO (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes) is a model that helps teachers and students understand the learning process through a common language. It describes five levels of understanding - prestructural, unistructural, multistructural, relational, and extended abstract - that represent increasing complexity in learning from surface to deep understanding. SOLO provides a simple framework for assessing student work, giving feedback, and pushing learning to a deeper level. When implemented school-wide, it can help students recognize their own progress in learning across subjects.
This document provides a rubric for evaluating student presentations on the topic of rainforests. The rubric evaluates presentations based on organization, subject knowledge, use of graphics, mechanics, eye contact, elocution, and total points. Organization examines how logically the information is presented. Subject knowledge evaluates the student's grasp of the topic and ability to answer questions. Graphics assesses how visual aids are used. Mechanics examines spelling and grammar. Eye contact, elocution, and total points provide additional criteria for evaluation. The document also includes supporting web resources and credits for teaching about rainforests.
This document discusses feedback in education. It explains that students learn best when they understand expectations, how they are progressing towards goals, and what they can do to improve. Good feedback directly relates to learning objectives, identifies strengths and provides specific strategies for improvement. Bad feedback is vague, focuses on personal attributes rather than work, or provides only scores without context. The document provides examples of effective and ineffective feedback and encourages giving feedback that students can apply to enhance their learning.
This document introduces SOLO (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes), a taxonomy for understanding the stages of learning. It describes the five levels of the SOLO taxonomy from prestructural to extended abstract. With SOLO, teachers can design learning intentions, success criteria, and provide feedback to students to help them progress from surface to deep understanding. While similar to Bloom's Taxonomy, SOLO focuses more on describing the learning outcome itself rather than knowledge. The document provides examples of how to introduce SOLO to students and tips for getting started with implementing it.
The document discusses the Powerful Learning Process (PLP) used at Red Beach School to promote deep learning and thinking. It provides context on how the PLP was developed and embedded in the school's vision and teaching practices. Key aspects of the PLP include using a learning hub to reflect on and make sense of new information, embedding different thinking skills and strategies, and supporting learners' development through student self-assessment and teacher pedagogy.
This document discusses the importance of mentoring in the workplace for learning. It notes that learning is now a three-way partnership between the teacher, learner, and employer. The employer plays an important role in coaching and mentoring the learner at work, where learning becomes work-based and skills-focused. Mentoring provides benefits to both the learner and business by allowing the learner to apply their knowledge, practice skills, and receive feedback, while the business gains a more skilled worker. A learning agreement formalizes responsibilities between learner and employer to support the learner's development goals. The learner's progress is evidenced through a portfolio collecting work samples, observations, and assessments, with the mentor assisting by providing feedback, guidance, and validating compet
Project Introduction- World War One on a bikeDKMead
This document provides information about a project to create a cycling map and booklet exploring local World War 1 history. Students will research local WW1 sites and plan bike routes to visit them. They will produce a professional booklet including a map, descriptions of sites, and information about the history and memorials. The goal is to educate others about the area's WW1 heritage and encourage cycling. Preparations include researching sites, planning routes using online maps, and ensuring bike safety for trips to locations like Cramlington, Seaton Sluice, and Newcastle.
Student-based grading portfolios allow middle school students at Expeditionary Learning-King to track their own academic progress and skills acquisition. The portfolios document students' work and achievements across different subject areas. Educators at the school will focus on helping students learn to evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses as part of the portfolio process.
Introduction Powerpoint from Newcastle University Human Nutrition Research Ce...DKMead
This document discusses the importance of nutrition and assessing diet. It provides information about a nutritionist's job, including advising on diet and disease risk, and maintaining health and well-being. Key facts are presented on the importance of breakfast for health, weight, and school and work performance. Tools for assessing individual and population diet are described to identify areas for improvement and inform policies and guidelines.
The document discusses a student project on drafting in cells. In 3 sentences or less, it does not provide enough contextual information to generate an accurate high-level summary. Additional details would be needed to understand the purpose and scope of the project to produce a concise yet informative summary.
Examples of questions provided for student research include how scientists draw graphs, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection, what the pH scale measures and its usefulness, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. The questions cover science topics for the students to explore and explain their understanding to peers.
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The document describes a birdwatching project involving 28 students, 2 expert birdwatchers, and their teacher over the course of 7 days with 3 locations and 12 featured birds. The students drafted their work multiple times with feedback from experts and their teacher based on established norms, which led to frustration but also a higher quality final product that the students were proud of and that expanded their knowledge. Working with experts provided practical advice, motivation, and an understanding of how learning matters.
"Wild About Cramlington"Book project process ReviewDKMead
These slides contain the thoughts of my year 9 students after their first project based learning experience.
Any signs of them beginning to care?
Any evidence of positive student- student relationships ( Trust)?
Any sign of learning taking place? Any signs that their learning is going beyond the classroom?
Any signs that the project led the learning?
Do you think the students had high enough expectations made of them?
Anything that suggest that this is not just schooling but an experience?
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This document discusses different levels of understanding that can be achieved through pedagogical tools and activities, from a basic pre-structural use to a deeper multistructural and extended abstract use. It suggests that teachers should not just use tools for their own sake but should aim to fully utilize activities to promote deeper levels of understanding among students. It also provides additional online resources for further information.
This lesson document outlines the progression of a class discussion from general chatter to focused content-driven conversations about what was learned and the learning process, with one off-task student who had missed the previous lesson.
Students learn from three main influences: their teacher, peers, and themselves. While teachers provide instruction, most feedback students receive comes from peers, but most peer feedback is incorrect. It is important for teachers to know if students are truly learning, but it can be difficult to assess what is learned from a student's private world.
A current curriculum development. Enquiry Based Learning. Based around developing Scientific Thinking Skills, we are using two frame works. A generic enquiry cycle and a hierarchy of science specific strcutures. Supporting students through develpoing their reasoning skills with a toolbox of thinking tools. The scaffold is also planningto gradually be removed.
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Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
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Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
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Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
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