Through The Teachers' Eyes
What does Mr. Farrah use to keep track of which lessons his students are on?
Exit tickets or 'mini quizzes'
What is the name of the school in the video?
Eastern Senior High School
How is mastery-based grading different from the typical assessment methods exhibited in essentialism?
Mastery-based grading allows students to move on to the next level only when they have shown a mastery of the content, rather than preparing for a set form of assessment.
This style of learning has increased the students' desire to learn and master the content, and has decreased their levels of _____?
Anxiety
Why is this educational model useful for this particular school?
There is a below average in-seat attendance rate at this school. It allows students to work at their own pace.
What percentage of the school's population receives free and reduced lunch?
100%
What teaching philosophy does this method most closely fall under?
Constructivism
What is the benefit of students teaching one another?
The student who is instructing begins to develop mastery of the topic, while the student who is learning can better relate to the instruction of a peer.
Why does Ms. Gaskill enjoy using video instruction?
It gives her the chance to “clone” herself, and it allows her to find more time to focus on students individually.
Where is the school geographically located?
Capitol Hill District, Washington D.C.
What are the three components of the new instructional model?
Blended instruction, self-paced structure, mastery-based grading
Self-paced learning not only gives students a sense of freedom, but it teaches them this important life skill.
Time management