International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: How to Teach for Rigor and Relevance Helen M. _________________________________
Teaching is only as good as the learning that takes place. Instructional Strategies: How to Teach for Rigor and Relevance
Learning Results Effective Teaching Effective Teaching Right Content Right Content Best Strategy Best Strategy Appropriate Timing Appropriate Timing
Rigor/Relevance Framework
Instruction RIGOR RELEVANCE
Assimilation of knowledge Acquisition Thinking Continuum
1.Awareness 2.Comprehension 3.Application 4.Analysis 5.Synthesis 6.Evaluation Knowledge Taxonomy
Managing Resources 1 Identify money 2 Explain values 3 Buy item within budget 4 Match expenses to budget 5 Set goals based on budget 6Evaluate spending habits of spouse/significant other
Acquisition of knowledge Application Action Continuum
Application Model 1. Knowledge in one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real-world predictable situations 5. Application to real-world unpredictable situations
Map Skills 1 Label symbols on a map 2 Use map in class to locate state capitals 3 Calculate mileage between cities 4 Plan a trip via the shortest route 5 Find a way home if you are lost
12345 Application Knowledge Rigor/Relevance Framework
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C AcquisitionApplication AdaptationAssimilation Rigor/Relevance Framework
Skill Identify, collect or sort pertinent information while reading.
Quadrant A Read a science experiment and identify the necessary materials to perform the experiment
Quadrant B Read and follow directions for experiment on DNA extraction
Quadrant C Read and analyze a biotech editorial for scientific accuracy
Quadrant D Using your research, debate a proposal related to genetic engineering with community leaders as judges
Application Model 1.Awareness 2.Comprehension 3. Application 4.Analysis 5.Synthesis 6.Evaluation 1. Knowledge of one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real-world predictable situations 5. Application to real-world unpredictable situations BloomsApplication
Rigor & Relevance Framework pp
Rigor/ Relevance Handbook
ACTIVITY Brainstorm Instructional Strategies
Strategies --pp. 7-8 Brainstorming Brainstorming Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Demonstration Demonstration Guided Practice Guided Practice Inquiry Inquiry Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Lecture Lecture Note-taking/Graphic Organizers Note-taking/Graphic Organizers Memorization Memorization Presentations/Exhibitions Presentations/Exhibitions Research Research Problem-based learning Problem-based learning Project Design Project Design Simulation/Role-playing Simulation/Role-playing Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar Teacher Questions Teacher Questions Work-based Learning Work-based Learning
ACTIVITY Matching Strategies to R & R Framework p. 6
Research When to Use Strategy Based on Rigor/Relevance Framework
Selection of Strategies Based on Rigor/ Relevance Framework pp pp. 9-10
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Activities Projects Problems
Brainstorming
Cooperative Learning
Demonstration
Guided Practice Homework Computer-based Drill and Practice Worksheets
Inquiry Elements
Instructional Technology
Lecture
Memorization
Note-taking/ Graphic Organizers
Presentations/ Exhibitions
Problem-based Learning
Project Design
Research
Simulation/Role-playing
Socratic Seminar
Teacher Questions
Work-based Learning
Strategies that Work, p. 17 Identifying Similarities and Differences Summarizing and Note Taking Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition Homework and Practice Nonlinguistic Representations Robert Marzano, 2001
Strategies that Work Cooperative Learning Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback Generating and Testing Hypotheses Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers Robert Marzano, 2001
Learning Style Activity
Which do you prefer? Activity Using Outlines Observing Others in role playing Picture/Graphics Working w/ Hands Discussion Using Narratives Participating in role playing Description/Words Working w/ Head CA OR
Which do you prefer? Following Directions Following Others Precision Logical Lists Working Independently Creating your own path Approximation Creative Graphic Organizers SR OR
Learning Styles CS Concrete Sequential AS Abstract Sequential CR Concrete Random AR Abstract Random
Matching Strategies to Learning Styles p. 11 p. 11
CorrelationWithAssessments
Types of Assessment Multiple Choice Multiple Choice Constructed Response Constructed Response Extended Response Extended Response Process Performance Process Performance Product Performance Product Performance Portfolio Portfolio Interview Interview Self Reflection Self Reflection Rigorous and Relevant Instruction
Matching Strategies to Forms of Student Assessment p. 12 p. 12 Multiple Choice Constructed Response Extended Response Process Performance Product Performance Portfolio Interview Self Reflection
STRATEGIES & TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS pp
CHANGING ROLES Teacher/Student pp
1. Description of lesson you taught – what and how 2. What R/R quadrant(s) 3. What R/R quadrant(s) would you teach it now 4. What strategies would you use and why. Lesson Reflection
International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. Instructional Strategies: How to Teach for Rigor and Relevance
Strategies Brainstorming Brainstorming Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Demonstration Demonstration Guided Practice Guided Practice Inquiry Inquiry Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Lecture Lecture Note-taking/Graphic Organizers Note-taking/Graphic Organizers Memorization Memorization Presentations/Exhibitions Presentations/Exhibitions Research Research Problem-based learning Problem-based learning Project Design Project Design Simulation/Role-playing Simulation/Role-playing Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar Teacher Questions Teacher Questions Work-based Learning Work-based Learning
CONTENTS Overview Overview Focus on Learning Focus on Learning Using Instructional Strategies Using Instructional Strategies Professional Development Resources Professional Development Resources Making a Difference with Professional Development Making a Difference with Professional Development Techniques for Improving Instruction Techniques for Improving Instruction Additional Resources Additional Resources
REFLECTION What will you do next year in your classroom/school as a result of todays session?
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International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. Helen M. Branigan Senior Consultant 1587 Route 146 Rexford, NY Phone (518) Fax (518)