plc q2 podcast october 2011. the learning cycle learning team products
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PLC Q2 Podcast
October 2011
The Learning Cycle
Learning Team Products
The Learning Cycle
• Additional Resources for Drafting the Tool(s):• http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/itmrlsx/default.aspx
• Released items from ACT, SAT, others• Books from CIA• Curriculum Server:
• Benchmark Assessments• Quarterly Assessments• NeSA Math Grade Level Reviews
• Standards Instructional Tool (www.education.ne.gov)• Textbook resources• Check4Learning• Your resources
Determine evidence:Question 2
Professional Learning Community
“Professionals who get together in community to learn.”
• Content• Pacing• Assessments• Resources• Students
Two Main Points
• Keep It Simple• Trust yourself and your team
Alignment--what is it?When what is
Expected is aligned with what is
Written is aligned with what is
Assessed is aligned with what is
Taughtis aligned with what is
Reported
Stages in Instructional (Backward) Design
(KM 1 & 18)
Identify desired results:Question 1
Determine evidence:Question 2
Plan learning experiences and instruction: Questions 3/4Adapted from Understanding by design (p. 9), by G. Wiggins
and J. McTighe, 1998, Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Two Main Points
• KISS: Keep It Simple, Sally• Trust yourself and your team
CIA Team:Denise Behrends
Chad DumasBeth McCracken
October 2011