Not exact matches
«Tests must be
better aligned to the new
core curriculum and more useful in guiding
instruction, in order to
best help students learn and grow.
Dr. Vanden Wyngaard and district staff will provide an overview of state exams and how the Common
Core Learning Standards are changing
instruction for students at all grade levels, as
well as information about how the tests are used in the new statewide evaluation systems for teachers and principals.
Thus the epithet «drill and kill» does not fit home schoolers any
better than it does the Direct
Instruction and
Core Knowledge schools to which it is usually applied.
For example, English learners will need support outside of the classroom to learn English, but they also need to be present for
core instruction, art, PE, and other elective courses, as
well as the extra language support.
When it comes to teaching the Common
Core ~ we make adjustments for students based on their ability; much emphasis has been placed on differentiating
instruction for students in the lower quartile ~ and for
good reason.
These and other distinctions mean that assessments that truly measure the Common
Core will likely look different from current state tests, necessary as we move from fill - in - the - bubble tests toward more engaging assessments that
better mirror
good instruction in the classroom.
But not for all the usual reasons that people raise concerns: the worry about whether we've got
good measures of teacher performance, especially for instructors in subjects other than reading and math; the likelihood that tying achievement to evaluations will spur teaching to the test in ways that warp
instruction and curriculum; the futility of trying to «principal - proof» our schools by forcing formulaic, one - size - fits - all evaluation models upon all K — 12 campuses; the terrible timing of introducing new evaluation systems at the same time that educators are working to implement the Common
Core.
The
Good Certain aspects of the Common
Core, when implemented, are likely to have a positive impact on the
instruction of mathematics.
Mr. Doherty has helped implement highly structured curriculum programs, such as Direct
Instruction and
Core Knowledge, in Baltimore as
well as in schools in Chicago, Kenya, and Warsaw, Poland, over the past seven years.
lack of personnel, lack of money, lack of time... students who have weak skills, teachers whose content and pedagogy need big shifts... administrators who are still learning what
good common
core instruction in their teachers should look like... you name it, this is a work in progress.
The goal will be to give attendees a
better understanding of how and when to adapt
instruction under the common
core to the particular needs of English - learners.
Assessing the Common
Core Standards: Opportunities for Improving Measures of
Instruction Educational Researcher, May 2011 Responding to comments on their «Common Core Standards: The New U.S. Intended Curriculum,» the authors suggest additional perspective that should be considered when addressing quality and change, stating additional conceptualizations of mathematics and English language arts content as well as how to define and measure alignment among content standards, materials, assessments, and instruction should b
Instruction Educational Researcher, May 2011 Responding to comments on their «Common
Core Standards: The New U.S. Intended Curriculum,» the authors suggest additional perspective that should be considered when addressing quality and change, stating additional conceptualizations of mathematics and English language arts content as
well as how to define and measure alignment among content standards, materials, assessments, and
instruction should b
instruction should be explored.
«Most telling is that the Common
Core State Standards, standards that now govern curriculum,
instruction and assessment across the country, are jointly «owned» by the NGA Center for
Best Practices and the CCSSO!
The principal was excited by what he saw as the future potential of blended learning, but admitted that he and his staff have been reluctant to move the school's
core instruction online because they just haven't found any online curriculum that is as
good as the lessons and learning activities that their expert teachers create.
Project - based
instruction is particularly
well suited to addressing more rigorous standards, such as the Common
Core State Standards, for example, which call for writing for different tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Materials published and disseminated by Network Team Institute (NTI) regarding teacher training and data - driven
best practices, EngageNY and teacher effectiveness aligned with the goals of the Common
Core, and Uncommon Schools and increasing rigor toward data - driven
instruction each provide models, framework, materials, and in some cases, training and professional development for teachers in their respective geographic... more»
As a recognized leader in her school, Chelsea was promoted to the role of Dean of
Instruction where she led the school - wide implementation or rigorous, Common - Core aligned instruction as well as differentiated small group work for readin
Instruction where she led the school - wide implementation or rigorous, Common -
Core aligned
instruction as well as differentiated small group work for readin
instruction as
well as differentiated small group work for reading and math.
States can define
core areas for learning, though specific standards as
well as curriculum and
instruction can be left to districts and schools.
Add in the tens of million spent by local school districts on computers and internet expansion so that students can take the on - line tests, along with the substitute teachers who were brought in so that full - time teachers could be pulled out to «learn about the Common
Core,» and
well over $ 150 — $ 200 million dollars (or more) in public funds have been diverted from
instruction to the Common
Core and Common
Core testing disaster.
NSCS teachers utilize a combination of direct
instruction and Idaho
Core Standard - inspired questioning in group activities, designed around current educational research indicating effectiveness and
best practice.
It would have been far
better for AB 484 to provide an option for the SBE to delay implementation of full common
core tests until common
core instruction was implemented, as was done with the CAHSEE authorizing statute in 1999 which called for the CAHSEE graduation requirement starting in 2004 but with an option for delay to 2006.
It is crystal clear than common
core instruction has not been implemented yet in CA — at
best statewide CA is somewhere between Awareness and Transition on a 3 - year 3 - step Awareness / Transition / Implementation timeline for implementing common
core instruction.
Word study
instruction is a major part of the Common
Core State Standards; VocabularySpellingCity's word lists support literature, content area vocabulary, and informational text in the CCSS, as
well as providing content and ideas for writing lesson plans.
This blog will review the basic features of Tier 1
core behavior
instruction as
well as
Or, if a student appears to have made significant progress from math fact fluency intervention lessons, how
well does the student apply improved math fact skills when completing applied problems during
core math
instruction?
This blog will review important features of Tier 1
core writing
instruction as
well as methods that can be used to evaluate student writing skills.
When less than 80 % of students are on track, as revealed through student growth data, changes to
core instruction are the
best way to improve outcomes for most students.
In addition to these approaches, developing school - wide schedules that allocate time for students to participate in both daily
core instruction as
well as supplemental lessons is important.
Office Discipline Referral (ODR) data provide different information that school - wide teams can use to learn how
well the
core behavior
instruction is working.
This blog will review the basic features of Tier 1
core behavior
instruction as
well as FastBridge ® tools that can support universal behavior programming.
When
core reading
instruction is planned, implemented and evaluated carefully, it will result in
better reading outcomes for all students.
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: o National Board Certificationo TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification) o
Core Knowledge Experienceo Experience with Blended Learningo At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect
instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data - driven
instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents
well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
Since students begin each school year with different learning backgrounds, teachers need to include writing
instruction in Tier 1
core lessons as
well as offer supplemental writing
instruction (e.g., Tiers 2 and 3) for those students who need it.
Core reading
instruction can be strengthened through observations and feedback about lessons as
well as targeted daily small group lessons.
«At the risk of oversimplification: the
core purpose of education needs to shift from learning to follow
instructions to learning to solve problems,» he added, claiming that the
better - paid and more fulfilling jobs of the future would require «non-routine problem solving, often through face - to - face interaction».
New Jersey ASCD, for example, has created a Common
Core Portal where educators can access common core resources and share best practices in instruction, curriculum, and assessm
Core Portal where educators can access common
core resources and share best practices in instruction, curriculum, and assessm
core resources and share
best practices in
instruction, curriculum, and assessment.
His research articles appear in the International Reading Association's journal, New Directions in Reading Research and the International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching, as
well as a chapter contributions on Standards and Assessment in Data Teams Overview: The Big Picture and Contexts of Standards and Assessment in Standards and Assessment: The
Core of Quality
Instruction.
My question is how does adhering to the Common
Core advance the progress of teaching with differentiated
instruction to support the way that students learn and the way that they test because, as you said, not all students test
well.
We have devoted significant time and consideration to the research behind coding
instruction benefits and to finding just the right fit and
best available program to align with the school's consistent mission and emphasis in science and technology integrated with the content - rich
Core Knowledge ® curriculum.
Finally, and most importantly, the state must improve ELs» educational opportunities in school by expanding access to
core content, bilingual
instruction, and
well - prepared teachers.
The Common
Core no longer plays
well with Republicans who fear the new standards will inject federal control in Indiana schools and lower the quality of
instruction.
Developments such as national standards in
core subjects, new forms of accountability, or decentralization of school management will have few positive effects in the absence of
well - conceived reading
instruction.
The teams learned more than just how to integrate art into
core instruction, they learned
best practices for encouraging their fellow teachers to take risks and use new teaching strategies.
Robin Fogarty and Brian Pete are the coauthors of Twelve Brain Principles That Make the Difference, Nine
Best Practices That Make the Difference, The Adult Learner, A Look at Transfer, Close the Achievement Gap, From Staff Room to Classroom, Supporting Differentiated
Instruction, How to Teach Thinking Skills Within the Common
Core, School Leader's Guide to the Common
Core, and more.
The English Language Arts curriculum and
instruction focuses on above - level Lexile measured foundational and classic literature as
well as Common
Core stressed cross-curricular non-fiction texts.
«Three Doors to the Common
Core» approach allows districts to choose a door (focus)-- Curriculum or
Instruction or 21st Century Skills — that is the
best match for their specific needs.
By placing
instruction and a coherent curriculum based on Common
Core standards at the center of a five - to 10 - year improvement effort and by building school, district, state and organizational capacity to continuously support that implementation, we should be
well on our way to a successful launch of these potentially transformative standards.
At the same time, the nation is raising expectations for thoughtful mathematics
instruction, as most states implement the Common
Core State Standards (CCSS; National Governors Association Center for
Best Practices & Council of Chief State School Officers, 2010).
Next, we focus on practical lesson planning with the Common
Core, looking at a process for creating standards - based lessons that make the
best use of the effective instructional strategies explored in Classroom
Instruction That Works, 2nd edition (Dean, Hubbell, Pitler, & Stone, 2012).
Even the 120 days of pure
instruction time allotted in Common
Core and other curriculum standards are built on perfect attendance, a fact Bill McGuire, deputy superintendent of administrative services at Twin Rivers Unified School District, knows
well.