tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post1335357280613046677..comments2024-02-14T06:20:51.688-06:00Comments on SBISD GT Book Studies: Session 2 - Question 1atxteacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15216583790234498239noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-80514047031797276192011-08-26T10:41:39.905-05:002011-08-26T10:41:39.905-05:00I agree with kimberlym when she said that it is im...I agree with kimberlym when she said that it is important to have high expectations of our students. In order to ensure that each child works at their highest level, differentiation, assessment is essential.theonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-17208473628391189722011-06-27T05:29:40.082-05:002011-06-27T05:29:40.082-05:00Took me time to read most the remarks, but I reall...Took me time to read most the remarks, but I really appreciated the post. It proved to be Very useful to me and I am confident to just about all the commenter’s here! It’s always nice when you can not merely be enlightened, but additionally entertained! I’m sure you had fun writing this kind of post.College Essayshttp://www.essayprovider.com/school-college-essay-papers.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-19605193285851387652011-06-21T23:53:59.056-05:002011-06-21T23:53:59.056-05:00In response to illgl on June 12th at 9:56pm, I saw...In response to illgl on June 12th at 9:56pm, I saw the KWL in the same way. I would use the L as what they learned and honestly usually forget to go back and complete that section. Which in turn made the KWl lose its importance as a learning tool. I am now excited to use the KWL as a tool for learning and use the L in a more functional and meaningful way to guide instruction.angelamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-2957913823993161362011-06-21T23:47:54.036-05:002011-06-21T23:47:54.036-05:00The KWL is a pre-assessment strategy I would like ...The KWL is a pre-assessment strategy I would like to use in my classroom. I can see this done at the beginning of a topic of study. I see this more as a science/social studies content area but could also see it used in math and LA. I would have each student fill out a KWL either in small groups, partners, or independently depending on the topic of study. Looking at the results will then guide our class for instruction and allow differentiation.angelamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-52677541268556300812011-06-21T22:33:41.008-05:002011-06-21T22:33:41.008-05:00In response to weedin, I also think that the 5 Mos...In response to weedin, I also think that the 5 Most Difficult questions is an easy, yet brilliant idea. I like how there is a shift from the teacher determining what will be learned into making it more of a team effort. I see the students getting excited as their brains start turning with ideas.rpiccolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-24821902828732825432011-06-21T22:29:32.343-05:002011-06-21T22:29:32.343-05:00In reading petrichc's comment about trying to ...In reading petrichc's comment about trying to find successful ways to match student abilities and talents with other student abilities and talents within the classroom truly is something that I would like to do better with. I agree that it helps bring out varaious leadership potentials for the children and I also think it helps them to see that it's ok to have more than one way to do things.rpiccolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-37489858977397041812011-06-21T22:10:16.045-05:002011-06-21T22:10:16.045-05:00I would like to try the individual KWL charts, pg....I would like to try the individual KWL charts, pg. 50-52. I have done them as a whole class to preasses as a group, but I have never even pondered the thought of individuals completing their own. I really think that gives them a strong buy in into what they are going to learn and gets them more interested in the material.<br /><br />I have used various thinking maps before, but I would like to venture a little deeper with the mind map, as demonstrated on pg 53. I like the way they are set up and allow you to continue adding as you have need to. I also like the way that it shows how all the parts are interconnected.rpiccolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-450800583131116302011-06-21T21:35:31.165-05:002011-06-21T21:35:31.165-05:00In response to theo on June 16th at 6:44, I have t...In response to theo on June 16th at 6:44, I have tried to dabble in differentiation this past year, as it was new to me. I was a little willy-nilly with it and felt a little all over the place. Reading this book and being a part of these internet conversations has really solidified the need to differentiate for each child, not just the high achievers or GT students. I have a clearer understanding of how to implement differentiation with some direction now, which will definitely benefit ALL of my students this next year. I guess I am wondering now, how are we prepared for the outcomes of the preassessments we do? Do we have activities planned for all levels before each unit or do we constantly add new activities as we go? Just a thought...bbieliknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-31540991543270476832011-06-21T21:23:50.493-05:002011-06-21T21:23:50.493-05:00In response to amartin on June 19th at 8:03,
I agr...In response to amartin on June 19th at 8:03,<br />I agree with you on the "Situational Leadership Model", on page 56 where it says "The goal of adapting situational leadership to teaching is to develop individuals who are responsible for their own learning; only then can they be lifelong learners." This quote sums it up for this strategy. I try to get my second graders to become independent with their learning and how they choose to complete their projects or work. I promote a lot of collaboration amongst peers instead of it being all teacher directed.bbieliknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-70117995102012362322011-06-21T21:14:40.136-05:002011-06-21T21:14:40.136-05:00As for differerntiating, I have not used any of th...As for differerntiating, I have not used any of the strategies offered in chapter 4. I am excited to use all of these strategies to better suit the needs of my students. I have done many KWL charts as a class, but not to assess how to differentiate. I like the five most difficult questions, the open ended type of questions allows students more room to elaborate on their knowledge or lack of understanding. These preassessment activities will be very helpful when beginning new units in all subjects. I want to use the interest surveys to better serve my students and their needs, depending on the children I may have to modify them a bit to give them to my second graders.bbieliknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-74954810962310419862011-06-21T20:28:30.189-05:002011-06-21T20:28:30.189-05:00Mrs. Gio (June 9th), I love the idea of using Goog...Mrs. Gio (June 9th), I love the idea of using Google Docs to create a class KWL - great use of this collaborative tool! Another to try is www.linoit.com.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869728801815625377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-20204924117212703972011-06-21T20:21:58.824-05:002011-06-21T20:21:58.824-05:00In answer to tjensen's question on preassessme...In answer to tjensen's question on preassessment and the students not taking it seriously, I have had the same situation occur, particularly with my GT students (shocker, right? :)). I've found that, while it isn't a 100% cure all, a reminder that the purpose of the preassessment is to help me determine, as the teacher, where each student needs to start. If all of the answers are incorrect, then that would indicate that they need to start at the beginning, so that is where we will start. I am reminded of something that (I think) I head Alana Morris say - that the brain refuses to be bored. In this context, it doesn't take too long before the student is ready to be challenged.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869728801815625377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-48741011173199308642011-06-21T20:12:15.823-05:002011-06-21T20:12:15.823-05:00I, like many others in this group, have never trie...I, like many others in this group, have never tried "The Five Most Difficult Questions" (p.53), but will use it this coming year, starting at the beginning of the year. I particularly like this pre-assessement because it not only serves to see what my students already know, but also does "double duty" by letting them see where we are heading. This is especially effective when it comes to goal setting.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869728801815625377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-4639728605146908312011-06-21T09:44:57.099-05:002011-06-21T09:44:57.099-05:00Well said, Ms. Petrich on June 16. As the book me...Well said, Ms. Petrich on June 16. As the book mentioned, the goal of adapting your teaching style is to help develop lifelong learners who are responsible for their own learning. I think that is every educators goal. I know it's one of mine!moneyjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-32785939049649855592011-06-21T09:25:54.691-05:002011-06-21T09:25:54.691-05:00I have used K-W-L charts in the past, but we have ...I have used K-W-L charts in the past, but we have filled them out as a whole class. This doesn't really help me differentiate for individual students. I like the idea of giving the students the charts to fill out individually like they did in the book. Now that I am moving from 3rd to 1st grade the students won't really be able to do that! I also like using the end of the unit test as a pre-assessment. That is certainly something I would like to try this year. On page 47 it said that preassessment documents our need for differentiation - which makes perfect sense. In the past I've used reading and benchmark scores to form groups and these preassessments would give me more specific information.moneyjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-32765755967835924902011-06-20T21:31:34.722-05:002011-06-20T21:31:34.722-05:00In response to Ms. Gio, I am glad to see how you a...In response to Ms. Gio, I am glad to see how you are planning to incorporate technology by using the google docs, I think this is a great idea because all students will be engaged and the ones who are shy will have an opportunity to express their knowledge too.Solorzanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-58328575559595427522011-06-20T21:26:27.113-05:002011-06-20T21:26:27.113-05:00Definately, this chapter gives many ideas for prea...Definately, this chapter gives many ideas for preassessment and there are some I have used like the KWL, end of unit assessments and mind maps. The ones I have not used are five most difficul questions, the adapted Situational Leadership model and open ended questions. This makes me think of how important it is to have a variety of preassessment tools to start investigating what our students bring with them to the classroom. I have seen the great value of maintain anecdotal records and snip its of what I observe in the classroom because once you start noticing what the students can do or are struggling with it facilitates for the teacher to modify the instruction.<br /><br />In response to Mitch I can see why the Focus for Insstruction page could have been seen as one more thing to do during the DRA2 assessments and I can assure you that you are not the only one who thought that in the beginning. Once my teachers had an opportunity to use it and could observe this would benefit their students their thinking began to see it in a different light. Defintately it is good to have preassessment but knowing how to analyze the results is another key component for successful differentiation.Solorzano Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-61154771482663552822011-06-20T20:56:28.390-05:002011-06-20T20:56:28.390-05:00In response to a mitch:
We say this so much but I ...In response to a mitch:<br />We say this so much but I really need to implement it when starting a unit: Start with the end in mind and work backwards. It sound like a simple concept but you can get swept up and forget that is our end goal. Great thinking!brookecnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-77320964278252616212011-06-20T20:50:12.592-05:002011-06-20T20:50:12.592-05:00In response to Ms. Gio:
I also have just used pre-...In response to Ms. Gio:<br />I also have just used pre-assessment with classroom conversations. We can learn a lot about what our kids know and want to learn while speaking about the topic. I'm on board with you about bringing in the KWL charts next year.brookecnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-43856683789523400062011-06-20T20:48:19.928-05:002011-06-20T20:48:19.928-05:00KWL charts are something I have used in the past, ...KWL charts are something I have used in the past, but they really are a tool to keep your students thinking. It allows you to know what they already know, and how you should approach this next unit. I used these when I was in school and people are still using them today. They must really work! (pg. 50)brookecnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-4591533699881202642011-06-20T20:27:23.248-05:002011-06-20T20:27:23.248-05:00In response to sermonsl on June 20th and AMitch--T...In response to sermonsl on June 20th and AMitch--The DRA2 Focus for Instruction page is one that after use, many teachers found helpful because it determined some areas for small group instruction that were particular to individual students. I see it as another tool to help us get to know the needs of our students. It can be used in conjunction with other strategies such as those described in our book study.teresahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-84985852931141794632011-06-20T20:25:56.607-05:002011-06-20T20:25:56.607-05:00I would like to try “The Five Most Difficult Quest...I would like to try “The Five Most Difficult Questions” preassessment strategy described on pages 53-54. This strategy which encourages those students who “want to demonstrate what they know, understand, and are able to do can earn the opportunity to continue learning at appropriately challenging levels”. This will ensure definitive planning for the end of the unit. If students know the subject matter they can then participate in a challenging/in depth experience about the content so that they make continuous progress.<br /><br />I was pleased to see that the authors mentioned the use of a variety of ways to preassess students-- This enables us to use the information to drive our instruction.teresahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-54610300601140182662011-06-20T20:25:04.770-05:002011-06-20T20:25:04.770-05:00In response to NLopez on June 16th and others-- th...In response to NLopez on June 16th and others-- the use of the “L” column in the KWL strategy as how the student wants to learn about the topic rather than what the student learned is a nice preassessment twist on the KWL charts that many teachers currently use.teresahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-65073598538962104642011-06-20T18:31:38.986-05:002011-06-20T18:31:38.986-05:00In response to A Mitch who posted on June 12, 2011...In response to A Mitch who posted on June 12, 2011 at 6:15 pm. I could not agree more about the DRA2 focus for instruction page. It is a great tool to help you plan what your students' learning. I am so glad you mentioned this in your comments. :)Sermonslnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403699399198923073.post-67556270267155457302011-06-20T17:46:32.825-05:002011-06-20T17:46:32.825-05:00I like that the authors continually stress that on...I like that the authors continually stress that ongoing assessment is critical to informing classroom practice. This is stated on page 46 in chapter 4. It is also important that teachers have an assessment binder that contains data on each of their students. I liked the section on record keeping on page 47.<br /><br />I have used KWL charts in the past but have not used the L section as it was stated on page 50. This is one strategy that I will use early in the year. I also want to use the interest inventory for social studies. I liked the model on page 57 in chapter 4.Sermonslnoreply@blogger.com