Warner Update
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Question #1: What do we want students to know and be able to do?
On the surface this seems fairly simple. Unfortunately, this is where things break down.
Step One - Pick an upcoming unit or topic of instruction and get clear about what students should know and be able to do.
Step Two - Brainstorm everything students should know and be able to do as a result of instruction for the unit or topic.
Step Three - Be LASER focused on student learning. Too often the priority becomes what the teachers will do. Don't focus on activities. Focus on learning.
Step Four - Unpack the standard. Develop instructional plans and assessments. How will the lesson be scaffolded for learners?
At this point it is critical to understand the research and science behind learning.
Check this out: "Ebbinghaus pioneered landmark research in the field of retention and learning, observing what he called the forgetting curve, a measure of how much we forget over time. In his experiments, he discovered that without any reinforcement or connections to prior knowledge, information is quickly forgotten—roughly 56 percent in one hour, 66 percent after a day, and 75 percent after six days."
What this signifies is the importance of formative assessing and reteaching!
Here are some things to consider:
- Peer-to-peer explanations: When students explain what they’ve learned to peers, fading memories are reactivated, strengthened, and consolidated. This strategy not only increases retention but also encourages active learning(Sekeres et al., 2016).
- The spacing effect: Instead of covering a topic and then moving on, revisit key ideas throughout the school year. Research shows that students perform better academically when given multiple opportunities to review learned material.
- Combine text with images: It’s often easier to remember information that’s been presented in different ways, especially if visual aids can help organize information.
Next Week at a Glance:
* PD will take place in Miss Kolb's classroom
* Grades 3-5 in the AM time is 8:30 - 11:30
* Grades K-2 in the PM time is 12:45 - 3:30
Tuesday, Sept. 18th: Tornado Drill AM
Wednesday, Sept. 19th: Grades K-2 assembly at 8:40am
Wednesday, Sept. 19th: Admin Meeting 9:15-11:15
Wednesday, Sept. 19th: PLC Collaboration Time
- Q1 Focus - What do we want students to know and be able to do?
- Unpack an upcoming unit or topic.
- If you have formative assessment date from previous lessons please bring, share and discuss.
Thursday, Sept. 20th: School Improvement Meeting at the JCISD 8:00 - 3pm
Thursday, Sept. 20th: Transitional IEP Student Check in day with JCISD personnel
Thursday, Sept. 20th: Finley's Fundraiser Night (proceeds benefit Warner Elementary)
Friday, Sept. 21st: 8am Staff Meeting in Mrs. Moline's room
Friday, Sept. 21st: Warner Fun Night 3:30 - 6pm
Friday, Sept. 21st: Staff Get-Together???