Research-Based Instructional Practices That Maximize Student Learning Ainsley B. Rose December 7, 2015
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Our Learning Intentions Delve into the principles of new educational reforms Examine those practices that have impact on student learning Understand the importance of assessment in implementing the principles of thinking classrooms
Success Criteria Can site some of the latest research and its potential impact on schooling Can identify some your own teaching practices that have impact Will be able to use the principles of feedback to plan instruction
Sharing learning intentions and success criteria Explaining learning intentions at start of lesson/unit Co-create learning intentions/ success criteria in students language
Big Ideas Affirm Refine Aspire
Simon Sinek, (2009), Start With Why
The Critical Thinking Consortium
Five guiding principles 1. engage students 2. sustain inquiry 3. nurture self-regulated learners 4. create assessment-rich learning 5. enhance learning through digital technology
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Guiding principle #1 Engage students
Guiding principle #2 Sustain inquiry Sustained inquiry is a mindset that involves students formally and informally in critical, creative and collaborative investigations at every stage of their learning. Re-search is not the same a critical inquiry
Guiding principle #3 Self-regulated learners Self-regulated learning is the ability to carryout assigned tasks in personally responsible, self-reflective ways and to exercise reasoned judgment in the pursuit of agreedupon goals. Self regulation is the prerequisite to selfdirected learning
Self regulation of behaviour or self regulation of learning? I control my temper I consult others when grappling with a difficult decision I have strategies to get unstuck when I don t know what to do I don t speak when others are speaking I listen actively and consider others perspectives
Guiding principle #4 Digitally-enhanced learning Digitally-enhanced learning is the use of digital technologies within virtual and face-to-face classrooms to enrich learning environments and experiences beyond what was possible through nondigital means. Digitally infused vs digitally enhanced
Differentiates learning Empowers self-regulation Fosters efficient delivery of lessons Promotes rigorous engagement with the curriculum Criteria to guide digitally-enhanced learning Increases authentic learning opportunities Expands the range of perspectives Increases collaboration Enhances creativity
Guiding principle #5 Assessment-rich learning Assessment-rich learning positions student and teacher assessment as an integral, continuous and genuinely helpful aspect of all student learning. Assessment that truly assists learning because it is timely, informative and constructive.
What is assessment-rich student learning? Assessment is seamless with instruction and timeline, rather than disruptive and delayed Students recognize value in feedback Almost everything in school is a work in progress Students are as rigorous as their teachers in their assessments Learning is emphasized over task completion Assessment is a conversation, not an inquisition Transfer your understanding: Which of these statements could apply to teacher or principal learning? Affirm, refine, aspire: Consider your own practices in light of this principle
Five guiding principles 1. engage students 2. sustain inquiry 3. nurture self-regulated learners 4. create assessment-rich learning 5. enhance learning through digital technology
Practices that support assessment-rich learning Be a coach not an umpire Make use of peer and self assessment routine Use learning launches to make ongoing assessment ubiquitous to learning Encourage failing forward by making revisions an expectation Offer alternatives to consider rather than showing how to correct Transfer your understanding: Which of these statements could apply to teacher or principal learning? Affirm, refine, aspire: consider your own practices in light of this principle
Garfield Gini-Newman
The biggest effect on student learning occurs when teachers become learners of their own teaching, and when students become their own teachers. Hattie, (2007) Visible Learning Hattie, 2009
Intro to Assessment
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PLC framework! School Improvement! Culture! Staff Development! Formative Assessment! Accountability Leadership Stiggins Reeves Ainsworth McTighe Popham Hattie Black Wiliam Sadler Davies Cooper O Connor
Balanced assessment 8 Big Ideas High Quality assessment Importance of Feedback Involvement of students Grading issues Common Formative Assessment Professional Judgment Teacher expectations
Classroom assessment Five key strategies: Engineering effective classroom discussions Providing feedback that moves learners forward Sharing learning intentions and success criteria with learners Activating students as owners of their own learning Activating students as learning resources for one another
Dr. Jeff Barker and Kay Elder-Georgia Center for Assessment
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