PD DAYS & LEARNING LAB RESOURCES:
Here is where we will share the resources that we bring to our Learning Labs and to our Wednesday PD Days. October 14 PD Day:
PD Powerpoint and Links October 19th Learning Lab: Formative Assessment Tools Differentiation Tools November 11 PD Day: What is Differentiation article Differentiation BIG 3 Notes Differentiated Instruction Reflections December 16th PD Day: Choice Based Learning - Weebly Flipping the Elementary Classroom January 27th PD Day: VARK Learning Styles Website and Resources Dan Meyer - 3 Acts Math Resource Gamification Presentation and Resource Link February 24th PD Day: The Benefits and Strategies of Grouping Flexible Grouping as Differentiated Instruction Does the Seating Chart Affect Learning March 23rd PD Day: Blended Learning Agenda Mugan's Blended Learning Page Quia Quiz Maker Website April 20th PD Day: |
Differentiated instruction allows teachers to use methodology and resources to deliver information on a more individual basis. We share the belief that all students have a desire to learn and be successful. Student learning is strongest when they see a direct connection to future life situations. Teachers provide appropriate levels of challenge to all learners at any learning level. Content is presented in multiple formats, in variable settings, and includes multiple formative assessment opportunities to show student growth.
Middle School Science teacher, Sara Heitz, explains in class activity based upon student choice.
Teachers and Leaders collaborating on professional development
Mrs. Kuhse and her 7th Grade FCS class go through the process of making an eTextile monster for the very first time. Students were given the choice of project type and creation and given time to problem solve collaboratively.
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Instructional Coaches
Keith Halverson Keith.Halverson@wsr.k12.ia.us Sarah Lalk Sarah.Lalk@wsr.k12.ia.us Lead Teachers Middle School Angela Wessel Angela.Wessel@wsr.k12.ia.us Middle School Sara Heitz Sara.Heitz@wsr.k12.ia.us High School Paul Mugan Paul.Mugan@wsr.k12.ia.us Sources of Information Pages: Differentiation Pinterest Page Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Edutopia Teachnology Website |