Resources that will support the implementation of curriculum
What are Resources?
100
Knowledge, skills, understandings of specific subject area and specific markers of what the learning will look like at key stages.
What are Subject area standards and benchmarks?
100
To be one of the finest learning communities in the world recognized for:
• Its exemplary academic and values-oriented programs
• The unique global opportunities it offers students and teachers
• The constructive involvement of its families.
Our program adheres to the highest Mexican and U.S. standards, is consistent with those of the Meritas Family of Schools, and guides our students to become successful and responsible global citizens.
What is ISR's Vision?
200
BIG IDEAS, CONCEPTS TO UNDERSTAND
Examples:
Human beings are interdependent with their environment.
Cultures change over time.
What is Understanding Standards?
200
HOW LEARNERS DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING OVER TIME
Example:
Grade Level Writing Skills document
What are Learning Matrices (Scope & Sequence)?
200
Guidelines on suggested and required assessment processes.
What are Assessments Tasks/Guidelines?
200
Targeted observable actions and proficiencies that transcend subject areas.
What are Transdisciplinary Skill Standards?
200
Our mission is to provide a well-rounded education in a student-centered environment, where academic excellence and universal values are promoted, and students are cherished and inspired.
WHAT GUIDES TEACHERS DAY TO DAY
Example:
UbD’s
Is the Teaching Guide
What are Unit Plans?
300
Chunk of time plan for each central idea/topic/ problem: describes standards, EQ, major assessments, activities, resources.
What are Unit Plans?
300
The overarching values, attitudes or dispositions we strive for all our learners to attain.
HOM/ISR Values.
What are Transdisciplinary Disposition Standards?
300
Identity
Respect
Responsibility
Spirituality
What are ISR's Values?
400
BROAD LEARNING SKILLS- COMPLEX REASONING PROCESS
Examples:
Problem – Solving
Team Skills
Critical Reading
Reading & Writing
What are Transdisciplinary Skill Standards?
400
HOW LEARNERS DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING
Example:
Unit or Common assessments.
What are Assessments Tasks/Guidelines?
400
Grade level courses and intended standards (learnings), skills, content or tasks.
What are Learning Matrices (Scope & Sequence)?
400
A collection of the important concepts that learners should come to understand. Trans disciplinary or subject specific.
What is Understanding Standards?
400
Every child under our care will be meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations in reading & writing by the end of this school year. And if not, we will know why and have a plan.
What is ISR´s Literacy Goal for 14-15?
500
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Examples:
Know body systems.
Use measurement tools.
Understands Biodiversity.
What are Subject area standards and benchmarks?
500
MATERIALS THAT SUPPORT UNERSTANDING
Examples:
Texts, videos, software
What are Resources?
500
Learning strategies ALL learners will have access to.
Agreements.
What are Essential Instructional Strategies?
500
Statement of the key principles about the reaching and learning of a subject area or developmental level.
What are Principles?
500
Curricular method that focuses on development of each student’s abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instruction is based on the assessment of the learning needs of each student.