THE Journal: Technological Horizons in Education -- THE Journal Blocksi Our Curriculum Principles of Early Learning | Best Practice In Autism Intervention | Developmental Language Models | How DIR® Supports the Learning Environment | Student Supports Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn. — Benjamin Franklin Soaring Eagle Academy’s curriculum and its development were guided by several principles: Curriculum should be meaningful to each student. Curriculum is constantly evolving and developing through the support of a curriculum development team. Curriculum materials are research-based and connected to the Common Core. Literacy Soaring Eagle Academy’s literacy curriculum encompasses the following areas: phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension of written material, spelling, grammar, use and mechanics, expressive/creative writing and a concept group that supports the literacy books chosen each month. Math Soaring Eagle’s math curriculum utilizes the ORIGO Stepping Stones Mathematics program. Art
Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator Start Here - Life Over Cs Using Webb’s Depth of Knowledge to Increase Rigor Calculating Cognitive Depth For classroom teachers, the more important question is one of practice: How do we create rich environments where all students learn at a high level? One useful tool, Norman Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Levels, can help teachers meet that challenge. Depth of Knowledge (DoK) categorizes tasks according to the complexity of thinking required to successfully complete them. Level 1. Recall and Reproduction: Tasks at this level require recall of facts or rote application of simple procedures. Level 2. Level 3. Level 4. Recently, educators have begun applying Webb’s DoK to help them design better instruction. 1. 2. 3. The verb does not define the level. 4. 5. Apply as Needed You may be asking at this point, “Well, what is a reasonable distribution? DOK levels are not sequential. DOK levels are also not developmental. To find the right balance, ask yourself these questions: What kinds of thinking do I want students to do routinely?
Analyzing Student Misconceptions With Proportional Relationships Common core State Standards Math: Math Practice: Mathematical Practice Standards MP1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.Mathematically proficient students start by explaining to themselves the meaning of a problem and looking for entry points to its solution. They analyze givens, constraints, relationships, and goals. They make conjectures about the form and meaning of the solution and plan a solution pathway rather than simply jumping into a solution attempt. They consider analogous problems, and try special cases and simpler forms of the original problem in order to gain insight into its solution. Download Common Core State Standards (PDF 1.2 MB)
Use Formative Assessment to Differentiate Instruction Overview Personalized Instruction and Regular Use of Assessment Forest Lake Elementary School (FLES) uses technology to differentiate student learning by initially assessing students with a program called MAP on English and math skills. They use Palm Pilots to frequently measure progress in reading fluency. Teachers use a differentiation strategy called IPAC (Individualized Personalized Authentic and Collaborative) learning to make sure each student is learning at his or her personal best. Teachers at FLES have put electronic learning tools in the hands of students obtaining interactive smart boards and a “Tech Zone” of eight internet-connected computers for every classroom. How It's Done Put the Tools in Kids' Hands FLES differentiates student learning by using technology tools. Tools Interactive whiteboards: Students touch the interactive boards to solve math problems, play games, or write and edit text. How to Make it Work Customizing your teaching to suit each child makes eminent sense.
Upper Elementary Adventures Teaching Resources I taught 5th grade for my first three years of teaching and I learned so much about upper elementary! I now teach in a 3rd and 4th grade multiage classroom. I love teaching multiple grade levels in one room and seeing the connections they build with their cross grade level peers! :) I believe that at the base of all classrooms should be positive connections and a positive classroom community. Yet to be added I received my Bachelors in Elementary Education and Masters in Reading from Minnesota State University, Mankato. You can find me on Instagram at UpperElementaryAdventures! PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Not Grade Specific I taught 5th grade for my first three years of teaching and I learned so much about upper elementary! I believe that at the base of all classrooms should be positive connections and a positive classroom community. Yet to be added You can find me on Instagram at UpperElementaryAdventures!