Reflective Practice
Adult Learning
Course of Study
Students
100
The limited amount of time spent on science instruction in the elementary and middle grades.
What did Kathy M. come to realize regarding the lack of background knowledge of her high school students?
100
The many routes between Hanover and Belmont.
What did Kathie Adams learn?
100
Every moment of the day.
When does formative assessment take place?
100
Turn to the next clean page.
What do all four of us say to our students before they go to their science journals? (show clip)
200
The instruction I give on a particular science topic may be the last formal instruction the students receive throughout their schooling.
Why does Kathie A. feel more responsible for (and stressed about) her science instruction?
200
Adding more opportunities for exploration before explanation.
How have we improved our science instruction. (blab about 7E and ABC)
200
Talking with students on the way to lunch and listening to students talk to each other.
What are some ways we informally assess beyond the lesson?
200
Evaluating a variety of student work.
What is an important element of formative assessment? (pictures of student work)
300
The final component of a productive debrief meeting, in addition to videos, protocol and discussion.
What are scones, pumpkin bars and hot coffee?
300
Using a signal word to initiate a transition.
What is one of the teaching strategies we taught each other? (show clip)
300
Using formative assessment while teaching about processes that change the earth.
What is our Course of Study.
300
Class participation does not always indicate level of knowledge. Written work does not always indicate level of knowledge.
Why do we need a variety of formative assessment?
400
Kindergarten is the foundation for future learning in science.
What did Rich learn throughout our debriefs.
400
Creating a bookmark for instructional slides.
What is a practice that Judy has incorporated since her debrief?
400
Earth is dynamic and constantly changing, both quickly and slowly, due to human and natural processes.
What is the theme of our vertically aligned lessons?
400
It informs our instruction and directs us in reteaching.
Why do we value formative assessment? (blab about example - Kathie)
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