1. Dr. Leslie David Burns, Associate Professor Department of Curriculum and Instruction UK College of Education L.burns@uky.edu

2. Kentucky Senate Bill 1 Education Policy Mandates 1. Increase achievement and academic performance 2. Prepare students for careers and continuing education 3. Increase retention of students and graduation rates 4. Decrease number of students requiring remedial coursework 5. Align courses with P-12 Core Academic Standards

3. Kentucky Core Academic Standards English Language Arts http://corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts- standards http://corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts- standards Mathematics http://corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics Content-Area Literacy http://corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf History/Social Sciences Sciences Technical Subjects

4. Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning Research-based characteristics and behaviors of successful teachers, students, and classroom learning environments. Available at http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Reso urces/Highly+Effective+Teaching+and+Learning/HET L+Common+Characteristics.htm http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Reso urces/Highly+Effective+Teaching+and+Learning/HET L+Common+Characteristics.htm

5. Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning Learning Climate Teacher engineers: A physically and psychologically safe environment High, clear expectations for conduct and academic work Positive relationships Assessment and Reflection Teacher and students gather information and systematically reflect on learning to inform further instruction. Rigor and Engagement Teacher designs work that requires and supports complex, inquiry-based learning, creative and critical thinking, and clear attention to problem solving and practical application

6. Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning Instructional Relevance Teacher designs and facilitates meaningful, relevant learning experiences that prepare students for future learning and work. Knowledge of Content Teacher understands and actively applies current theories, principles, concepts and skills from her discipline

7. Sample Characteristics of Highly Effective Teachers Respond to diverse students’ needs by using their identities as an element of instructional design and assessment Design lessons so students can practice before testing Use student work as a teaching tool Develop scoring guides with students, provide models, and clarify criteria for success. Make adjustments as student learning occurs Plan systematic classroom discussions, questions, and tasks

8. Sample Characteristics of Highly Effective Teachers Link concepts and ideas to students’ prior experiences Integrate a variety of resources to increase students’ inquiry options Incorporate student experiences, interests, and real- life situations Connect lessons to community, society, and current events. Provide alternatives and interventions for students who struggle.