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What is mastery learning?
In mastery learning, the teacher provides more differentiated instruction. In this type of instruction, the teacher provides individual, small group learning to make sure each student is getting what they need to be successful.
What is traditional instruction/learning?
In traditional learning, the curriculum/instruction is fixed. All students receive the same material, time, etc. and are expected to master the content. In this setting, students can be left behind since their individual learning needs are not being considered.
What is Explicit Curriculum?
Material found in textbooks, this includes material that teachers are expected to teach and student are expected to learn, it is what schools are held accountable for, Elementary curriculum is heavy in the area of math and ELA, middle school offers equal time in all subjects, Junior/high and High school becomes more compartmentalized.
What is implicit curriculum?
The hidden information, what children learn from nature and organization of the schools and classroom from the attitudes and behaviors of teachers and admin. Ex. study skills, manners, values, teamwork, etc.
What is Null Curriculum?
Topics left out from the course of study. Sometimes what we don't say or teach, carries a strong, or stronger message than what we do teach.
What is Extra Curricular Curriculum?
Learning beyond formal studies, May be sports or clubs, needs to reach everyone, this includes all students of varying income levels, academic achievement, etc.
Explain three ways a teacher can differentiate instruction?
Content (what students learn)
Process (How students learn)
Products (What students produce)
Learning environment (Environment in which they learn)
Assessment ( Evidence we use to determine what students are learning)
List three things to keep in mind when providing feedback to parents (according to module 5)
Be direct but kind
Focus on the observed behavior, not the person
Try the sandwich approach
Keep your feedback fresh
Keep the parents involved and offer next steps.
Explain descriptive feedback
Descriptive feedback is when the learner (and in some cases the parent) receive comments that explains exactly why they earned their grade. In descriptive feedback, the student/parent may also get examples for how to improve. Usually, students benefit from descriptive feedback.
Explain Evaluative Feedback
Evaluative feedback is usually in the form of a grade or rubric without explanation. Can leave the student confused or offer misinterpretation.
You read about 56 ways to gather evidence for student achievement. Choose and explain four of these methods.
Answers will vary....
postcards, doodle it, 3 things, Venn Diagram, etc.
What are three features that high quality assessments should have?
reliability, free of bias, and valid