Saranac PD Day
November 2, 2015
Personalize your Day
Agenda
8:15-11:00 Session 1
11:00-12:00 Lunch (on your own)
12:00-2:45 Session 2
2:45-3:00 Survey and Reflection
Session Choices
Teach Like a Pirate
SE 2, SE 4, SE 5, CEC 1, CEC 3, CEC 4, CEC 5, CEC 6, CEC 7
100% X Three
SE 2, SE 4, SE 5, CEC 1, CEC 2, CEC 3, CEC 4, CEC 5, CEC 6, CEC 7
What Works in Education - A Look at Best Practices
That's a best practice.
Is this a best practice?
What's a best practice anyway?
One of the problems with teaching is that there's a temptation to evaluate what we do in the classroom based on how clever it is, how it aligns with a larger philosophy, or even how gratifying it is to use, not necessarily how effective it is in driving student achievement. Strategies may not be glamorous, but they work. Robert Marzano is a respected researcher in the educational field. Kelly Piercefield, Ionia ISD ELA Consultant will share his research-based best instructional practices for effective teaching and learning.
SE 1, SE 2, SE 3, SE 6, CEC 3, CEC 4, CEC 6, CEC 7
How to Maximize Instructional Time
SE 2, CEC 3, CEC 4, CEC 5, CEC 6, CEC 7