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Honors Course: Make a Rigorous Course Even More Rigorous
Wendy Edney, CTE Coordinator
Western Region
Marty Tobey, CTE Coordinator
Northwest Region
Overview of Honors Process
Wendy Edney
Where are you in the honors process?
*Have never taught an honors course
*Have taught an honors course before
*#1 – 5 with 1 being novice and 5 being expert level, identify your knowledge of the honors course implementation process
Why is this info good for ALL courses?
• Strategies for extending the curriculum for advanced learners
• Standard 6 – requires that we show growth for ALL students
Background
• 2004 - State Board of Education approved a framework for developing and implementing Honors Level Courses
• 2012 - NCDPI began revising the 2004 Honors Implementation Guide and Rubric to more effectively address new standards and instructional best practices
• June, 2012 - State Board of Education approved the new Honors Level Course Rubric
What's in the Implementation Guide?
Teacher rationale including intentional reflection and philosophy in each of the three buckets.
Language that specifically addresses:Credentials21st century skillsCommon Core State StandardsFormative and summative assessmentPost-secondary alignment
Links to Honors InformationNCDPI Honors Wiki
http://honorsimplementation.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/
NCDPI CTE Honors Wiki
http://ctees.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/home
Q&A Webinars:
http://honorsimplementation.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Webinar+Presentations
CTE Webinar:
http://honorsimplementation.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Content+Area+Presentations
Three Important Questions
• What is Taught?o Curriculum Content
• How is it Taught?o Instructional Materials and Methods
• How is it Assessed?o Assessment Practices
Note: These are the major sections of the Honors Implementation Guide/Course Portfolio Rubric.
Curriculum Content(Section #1)
How is the honors level course adapted and differentiated for advanced learners?
How does the honors level curriculum support vertical alignment for college and career readiness?
Instructional Materials and Methods(Section #2)How is the honors level course taught?
Examples of Differentiation for Advanced Learners
• Use of multiple texts and supplementary materials
• Use of computer programs• Interest centers• Learning contracts• Compacting• Tiered sense-making
activities and tiered products
• Tasks and products designed with a multiple intelligence orientation
• Independent learning contracts
• Complex instruction• Group investigation• Product criteria negotiated
jointly by student and teacher
Reference: "ED Differentiating Instruction for Advanced Learners in the Mixed Ability Classroom" http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=151
Diversity of Teaching Strategies Indicating Complexity Above the Standard Level
Teacher as a facilitator, coach, and model
Student led learning and research
Student exchange of ideas
Use of higher level critical thinking skills and creativity for advanced learners
Project-based learning, problem-solving learning, and seminar style learning with a concentration of writing across all modalities
Integration of other content areas with connections to real-world skills and context
Assessment(Section #3)
How is the Honors Level Course assessed?
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
• Who completes the portfolio? Individual teacher
• Who approves the portfolio? Principal, CTE Director, Superintendent (or designee)
• Will existing CTE standards and objectives meet honors level requirements? No. Honors levels standards and objectives must be an extension of the current objectives.
More FAQs
• Will we be required to develop a portfolio for honors level courses that are in field test status? Yes
• How much extra work is required to earn honors credit? Instruction should be differentiated at a higher level and not assign extra work. The focus should be on extension, acceleration, and enrichment. CTE recommends an extension of 25% of the course content.
• Should standards be rewritten or should new standards be added? Teachers may extend an existing standard or add a new one. Either is fine.
More FAQs
• May we work together?– Portions of the portfolios can be common and it is the
expectation that the LEA will provide PLC or PD opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively. However, individual teacher portfolios should reflect the course implementation in his/her classroom. Example: Student work samples should be collected by individual teachers for their portfolio.
More FAQs
• Do students need to score a higher grade on Elements post-assessment to earn honors credit? No (And they take the same post-assessment as regular credit)
• What if I already have an honors portfolio I created using the old implementation guide? A new portfolio following the new rubric and revised implementation guide must be developed.
More FAQs
• If a new course is released at Summer Conference, how can I get an honors portfolio prepared before school starts? If your LEA permits, you may develop the portfolio while implementing a new or revised course. Remember to stay in close communication with your CTE Director.
Inherently HonorsThe following PLTW courses are eligible for two weighted quality points (GCS-L-004-one weighted quality point for incoming freshman 2015-2016) as provided in the State Board of Education policy for course credit. PLTW courses offer the opportunity for college credit upon successful completion of the course and passing a standardized examination.
Intro to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Biotechnical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Portfolio Review Timeline
2012-13 - Transition Year
2013-14 - Fall/Winter: Portfolio review process for First
Cohort Spring: Notification of Second
Cohort
2014-15 - Second Cohort Reviewed
2015-16 - Third and Final Cohort
Plickers Review
What is the first major section of the honors portfolio template?
A) Instructional Materials and Methods
B) Curriculum Content
C) Assessment Practices
D) Rubric Development
Curriculum Content
Marty Tobey
Why is this important?
• Teacher's explanation of his/her selection of curriculum content extension and additional topic objectives selected for the course.o Post-secondary preparedness (articulation, CCP, etc.)o Workforce preparedness (labor market and economic development
needs, industry recognized standards or credentials, etc.)o Supports Common Core Standards
Recommended Credentials by Course list
KNOWLEDGE
DIMENSION
A
FACTUAL KNOWLEDGE
B
CONCEPTUALKNOWLEDGE
C
PROCEDURAL KNOWLEDGE
D
METACOGNITIVE
KNOWLEDGE
1.
REMEMBER
2.
UNDERSTAND
3.
APPLY
4.
ANALYZE
5.
EVALUATE
6.
CREATE
Recognize
Recall
InterpretExemplifyClassify
SummarizeInfer
CompareExplain
Execute
Implement
Differentiate
Organize
Attribute
Check
CritiqueGenerate
Plan
Produce
THE TAXONOMY TABLE
COGNITIVE PROCESS DIMENSION
B2
A1
C3
e-Commerce I e-Commerce I Honors
Understand appropriate copyright and trademark laws for an e-business website. (B2)
Apply copyright and trademark procedures to develop an appropriate logo for an e-business website.
Increase Rigor
Identify the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy designation for the newly created objective for the e-Commerce I Honors course.
A) B3B) A1C) D2D) C3
e-Commerce I e-Commerce I Honors
Understand appropriate copyright and trademark laws for an e-business website. (B2)
Apply copyright and trademark procedures to develop an appropriate logo for an e-business website. (C3)
Increase Rigor
Accounting I Accounting I Honors
Apply procedures to maintain a petty cash fund and record related journal entries. (C3)
Evaluate the uses for petty cash and determine the need to increase or decrease the petty cash fund. (B5)
Accounting I Accounting I Honors
Apply procedures to prepare financial statements for a sole proprietorship. (C3)
Analyze the financial statements to predict the fiscal health of the organization. (B4)
Honors Create a long term savings and investment portfolio recommendation for a potential client. 10% B6
Plickers Review
What is the second major section of the honors portfolio template?
A) Instructional Materials and Methods
B) Curriculum Content
C) Assessment Practices
D) Rubric Development
Instructional Materials and Methods
Wendy Edney
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Criteria Strand/Standard/Clarifying Objective NC CTE Standard Level Honors e-Commerce I
Curriculum Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues of e-Commerce/Understand appropriate copyright and trademark laws for an e-business website.
Understand appropriate copyright and trademark laws for an e-business website. (B2)
Apply copyright and trademark procedures to develop an appropriate logo for an e-business website. (C3)
Instruction 4.02 Students will review the Indicator 4.02 Course Outline and the Indicator 4.02 Trademark Tutorial. Students will then answer questions to understand copyright and trademark laws for an e-business website:
1. What is the difference between a registered and unregistered work?2. What three pieces of information are normally included in a copyright notice?
Students will review the Indicator 4.02 Course Outline and Trademark Tutorials and then work in pairs or teams to develop an original logo for an e-business to apply the copyright and trademark laws for an e-business. Design an original logo for an e-commerce business (authentic or fictional) and complete the required portions of the assignment given below.1. Will the logo be copyrighted or trademarked?
Justify your response.2. Provide all required documentation to register
your logo as either a copyrighted or a trademarked work.
3. Present final product to a business audience
This is where you’ll provide samples of YOUR work.
Must include at minimum:One unit plan and two lessons adhering to these guidelines
This is where you’ll provide samples of THEIR work.
Notice the continued emphasis on real world settings.
Must include at minimum:• Two or more student
work samples that adhere to these guidelines
Plickers Review
What is the third major section of the honors portfolio template?
A) Instructional Materials and Methods
B) Curriculum Content
C) Assessment Practices
D) Rubric Development
Assessment
Marty Tobey
Criteria Strand/Standard/Clarifying Objective NC CTE Standard Level Honors e-Commerce I
Curriculum Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues of e-Commerce/Understand appropriate copyright and trademark laws for an e-business website.
Understand appropriate copyright and trademark laws for an e-business website. (B2)
Apply copyright and trademark procedures to develop an appropriate logo for an e-business website. (C3)
Instruction 4.02 Students will review the Indicator 4.02 Course Outline and the Indicator 4.02 Trademark Tutorial. Students will then answer questions to understand copyright and trademark laws for an e-business website:
1. What is the difference between a registered and unregistered work?2. What three pieces of information are normally included in a copyright notice?
Students will review the Indicator 4.02 Course Outline and Trademark Tutorials and then work in pairs or teams to develop an original logo for an e-business to apply the copyright and trademark laws for an e-business. Design an original logo for an e-commerce business (authentic or fictional) and complete the required portions of the assignment given below.1. Will the logo be copyrighted or trademarked?
Justify your response.2. Provide all required documentation to register
your logo as either a copyrighted or a trademarked work.
3. Present final product to a business audience
Assessment Think-Pair-ShareGallery WalkAnswer SheetMultiple Choice Test
Peer AssessmentReflection/Journal PrototypeVirtually present and shareRubric with scale, criteria, descriptors and standards aligned to the objective
Honors Course: Make a Rigorous Course Even More Rigorous
Wendy Edney, CTE Coordinator
Western Region
Marty Tobey, CTE Coordinator
Northwest Region