1. Generalization
TLW: Evaluate and apply generalization to my teaching practice
I will:
Define generalization and its characteristics through reading and discussion
Read and evaluate generalizations, discuss with a partner, and create a plan for application

2. How does your definition relate to teachers and students?
Can you think of an example?

3. What does it do for students?
What does it do for teachers?
Cements learning
Clarifies misconceptions
Reinforces key vocabulary
Reinforces key concepts
Provides time for reflection
Reinforces key concepts and vocabulary
Gives insight into student understanding
Provides guidance for lesson progression
Provides time for feedback to students
Why generalize? Adapted from Strategies compiled by FUSD Instructional Coaches Capuchino, Fernandez, Rogers, Streich-Rodgers, Vang, 2010

4. Task Be prepared to: Share your strategy and how you implemented it
Read through the resources provided
Decide on your top ten strategies
Mark them in a way of your choosing
Pick one strategy to implement and share for next week.
Fill in the graphic organizer with your most pressing strategies
Be prepared to:
Share your strategy and how you implemented it
Describe why you used that particular strategy
Share student outcomes
Evaluate the effectiveness; would you use it again and why or why not…what changes might you make?
FOR next time!
Task

5. 1 strategy I will try this week:
3 strategies I want to use soon:
2 strategies that might take some time to develop but I want to use: 1. 2.
1 strategy I will try this week:

6. My strategy____________
Be prepared to:
Share your strategy and how you implemented it
Describe why you used that particular strategy
Share student outcomes
Evaluate the effectiveness: Would you use it again and why or why not? What changes might you make?
My strategy____________