Erik Francis joins the show this week to talk about depth of knowledge, quality use of questioning in the classroom, and all things professional development. It’s an awesome conversation you don’t want to miss. That, plus your #PepTalk all in this jam-packed episode. MORE EPISODES
Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: Featuring Erik Francis
This week’s guest, Erik Francis, shares how depth of knowledge and questioning is the missing link in education. Join us as we break down the stages of depth of knowledge and how you can incorporate multiple strategies into your classroom. In this episode, we discuss: Inquiry based instruction Changing the way we view education And his Newly Released Book, Deconstructing … Read More
Using Backwards Design to Create Assessments
In This Post: Aligned assessments are vital to accurately measuring student understanding. Four steps to create assessments that are aligned to your objectives. As an educator, assessment design can be a pain. Many times, we are tempted to find an assessment from available curriculum resources or grab questions from the “back of the chapter” and call it a day. However, … Read More
3 Questioning Strategies For Student Teachers
In This Post: Teacher mentors have a responsibility to facilitate reflective discussions. Consider utilizing Webb’s DOK to scaffold your reflective questioning. Questions to consider asking related to curriculum. Questions to consider asking related to creativity. Questions to consider asking related to connections. Questioning is an essential element of learning. Mentors have a responsibility – an obligation – to facilitate reflective … Read More
Live Webinar with ISTE New England – The Grid Method: Mastery-Learning System
Interested in mastery-learning? Chad Ostrowski (@chadostriwski) shares The Grid Method – Mastery-Learning System, which we have spent the past several years sharing with teachers across the country. This webinar will give you an overview of the system, its components, and what it could look like in your classroom. Video Highlights The key components of The Grid Method. The reasons Chad … Read More
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