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

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

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

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

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

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____________