domain matter, leading to students building conceptual understanding of this learning which is used in future learning.” Based on foundations from the Common Core State Standards Math Standards Reading Standards Writing Standards The standards stress not Through reading a diverse The ability to write logical only procedural skill but array of classic and arguments based on also conceptual contemporary literature as substantive claims, sound understanding, to make well as challenging reasoning, and relevant sure students are learning informational texts in a evidence is a cornerstone and absorbing the critical range of subjects, of the writing standards, information they need to students are expected to with opinion writing a – succeed at higher levels - build knowledge, gain basic form of argument – rather than the current insights, explore extending down into the practices by which many possibilities, and broaden earliest grades. students learn enough to their perspective. get by on the next test, but forget it shortly thereafter. Learning Activity 3: Source: core standards.org Reflection Questions: As we think about instruction in the three areas above, as well as in science and social studies, how close are we to the description of effective teaching from John Hattie above? Learning Activity 4: to be a major shift from an over reliance on surface information “There needs and a misplaced assumption that the goal of education is deep understanding or development of thinking skills towards a balance of surface and deep learning leading to students more successfully constructing defensible theories of knowing and J. Hattie reality.” –
domain matter, leading to students building conceptual understanding of this learning which is used in future learning.” Based on foundations from the Common Core State Standards Math Standards Reading Standards Writing Standards The standards stress not only procedural skill but also conceptual understanding, to make sure students are learning and absorbing the critical information they need to succeed at higher levels - rather than the current practices by which many students learn enough to get by on the next test, but forget it shortly thereafter. Through reading a diverse array of classic and contemporary literature as well as challenging informational texts in a range of subjects, students are expected to build knowledge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broaden their perspective. The ability to write logical arguments based on substantive claims, sound reasoning, and relevant evidence is a cornerstone of the writing standards, with opinion writing – a basic form of argument – extending down into the earliest grades. Learning Activity 3: Source: core standards.org Reflection Questions: As we think about instruction in the three areas above, as well as in science and social studies, how close are we to the description of effective teaching from John Hattie above? Learning Activity 4: “There needs to be a major shift from an over reliance on surface information and a misplaced assumption that the goal of education is deep understanding or development of thinking skills towards a balance of surface and deep learning leading to students more successfully constructing defensible theories of knowing and reality.” – J. Hattie
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