Can you think of some standards or
curriculum goals for which a very structured (little or no student choice) performance assessment task would be appropriate?
Visit classrooms and learn first - hand how technology tools and digital resources can work to
meet curriculum goals.
She reviews a colleague's literacy lesson, highlighting where her colleague's teaching strategies and resources have proven particularly effective in differentiating and
implementing curriculum goals.
After introducing the iPads and also trying to
accomplish curriculum goals all in 45 minutes, this teacher recognized that it just isn't possible!
Using project - based learning in support of
clear curriculum goals leads to deeper learning and engagement for these school systems.
Assessments need to clearly
reflect curriculum goals, and their use should be guided by the involvement of all those affected by or who have a stake in the assessment process.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement
of curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students
LEGO Education LearnToLearn is an educational tool that helps elementary school students
achieve curriculum goals within Design & Engineering, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies while also building and reinforcing the most fundamental learning skills of the 21st century: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Despite strong criticism of new national science standards by an influential education think tank, the California State Board of Education appears poised to adopt the
new curriculum goals even though some believe the state's existing standards are better.
The MCPS 1st -
grade curriculum goals, for instance, contain a number of nonessential topics, such as sorting concrete objects (like Post-its with names of favorite pets on them) into categories, activities that take up instructional time which, critics of the MCPS curriculum argue, could be better spent laying the foundation for algebra in 8th grade.
If you don't recognise this fact then the status quo on how people learn is maintained; corralling people by age to achieve
curriculum goals without reference to individual learning approaches (despite age) produces unequal outcomes.
This statistical anomaly is created by a system of mass education that believes everyone learns in the same way, compounded by teaching that does not take into consideration individual approaches to learning - pushing learners through like cattle to achieve
curriculum goals because someone believes they can do it if sufficiently challenged.
In the central office, I had been involved in creating Boston's
citywide curriculum goals, and I was stunned by the degree to which they were simply ignored.
As you review the unit, you'll see all the suggested components of such a unit and a few of the many ways in which Desert Sky teachers drew
actual curriculum goals into the project.
Answering this question before we align to standards,
set curricula goals, and form lesson objectives is imperative to establishing a Catholic school's strong academic formation of its students.
Broad range cooperation in developing these voluntary standards provides educators with more
manageable curriculum goals and greater opportunities to use their professional judgment in ways that promote student success.»
Can you think of some standards or
curriculum goals for which a very unstructured (mostly student choice) performance assessment task would be appropriate?
As you get ready to head back to school, don't worry about demanding parents or troubled students, over-filled classrooms or under - stocked supply closets, assessment tools that conflict
with curriculum goals, or discipline procedures that conflict with common sense.
Maintaining creativity against a background of curricular change was a key focus of the day, with teachers exploring how digital technology can encourage pupil innovation, while meeting
new curriculum goals and standards.
Atlas is customizable, with planning templates uniquely designed for each school's curriculum approach, and Atlas also provides detailed reporting to help schools
achieve curriculum goals.
Reading improvement tops many principals» lists of
curriculum goals.
And why should teachers encourage young minds to wander when there's work to be done,
curriculum goals to be met, tests to be taken?
As educators, we can leverage these interests of students by connecting their passions to
curriculum goals.
The first step was for teachers to meet with their technology integrationist to best determine which devices would suit
their curriculum goals and their students.
In approaching our planning this year, we start each meeting with
the curriculum goals and content, and then we brainstorm ways that we can enhance the content by using these new tools.
Just how a literature circle looks in practice depends on the students, the teacher, the subject matter, and
the curriculum goals.
McFarland uses the circle to meet her district's writing -
curriculum goals on persuasive writing and letter writing.
ArtsCount builds upon the Blueprints for Teaching and Learning in the Arts, which provide common benchmarks and
curriculum goals for dance, music, theater, and visual arts.
-- «In English class, we work with
the curriculum goals.
Once a state adopts Common Core,
its curriculum goals and assessments are effectively nationalized.
LDC has given me more confidence as a teacher - leader in our school and a vocabulary to coach and guide our literacy and
curriculum goals.»
Featuring spectacular content from some of Discovery's best - known channels, such as Animal Planet and Discovery Science, the service helps teachers to meet
curriculum goals, while inspiring pupils with curiosity about the world around them.
That's why we created these videos to help you reach all your students in an engaging way, while delivering content that aligns with
your curriculum goals.
Strengthen skills in comprehending nonfiction text with Home Team Advantage packs that support standards and
curriculum goals.
Course Coordinator responsible for new curriculum module set up, managing information in the curriculum management system, coordinating student assessments, implementation of processes to ensure achievement of
curriculum goals and objectives, and assisting module directors and other faculty in the development of complete and accurate medical education content.