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Discovering Voice
Featuring David Booth, Jeffrey Wilhelm and
the Grade 7/8 Class of Lisa Hascal
his resource provides insights into effective practice through the perspective
of both students and educators. Through an integrated, inquiry-based study that
seeks to answer the questions of who in society has a voice and who is margin-
alized, and why, students discover that they each have a voice that can make
a difference in the world. Students assume a critical stance as they examine a
range of history texts and a variety of media resources.
Students in this classroom are highly motivated because their learning is
relevant, transferable and interesting to them. They are "learning by doing"
-- their work impacts their world and, thus, has a real purpose. Students are
engaged because they feel that they can make a difference.
Understanding deepens as students interact with people who have lived
experiences relating to their study of voice. These conversations help students
understand the history behind current issues.
Through drama, writing and peer collaboration, students explore a variety of
perspectives about voice. Through their writing of a recount and a media review
for a website under development, students demonstrate their new insights
about voice.
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Engaging Boys: Powerful Possibilities for All Learners
Our interest in boy's literacy stems from the fact that we deeply value the success of all students. Therefore, when test results show a particular group is not doing well, we must redouble our efforts to succeed. When numeracy and literacy skills are challenged this can have a profound effect on performance in other subjects. It is an issue of equity.
Of course, we realize boys are not a homogeneous group. In fact, we know that differences among boys are greater than the difference between girls and boys and this must inform our strategies to help all our students succeed.
Experience and current research reveals that the path that leads to improvement for boys is also the path of benefit for all students. By reaching boys, we will reach everyone through a differentiated approach. We know that teachers must be supported, with appropriate materials and a rich repertoire of evidence-informed successful practices. In this webcast you will see classroom environments, teaching strategies and authentic learning opportunities that genuinely engage and support students in their quest for improved achievement.
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Teacher Moderation: Collaborative Assessment of Student Work
Assessment has an impact on student learning. It influences the teacher's instructional decisions and informs the student as to his or her strengths, needs, and next steps. Assessment is a complex process and it is challenging to ensure that assessment is fair, valid and consistent for all students. One way to work toward consistently effective assessment practices is through a process called teacher moderation.
During this webcast, you will explore the teacher moderation process through the experiences of three Junior-division teachers as they come together to compare, confirm, and adjust judgments about their students' work. You will see how they collaborate to establish a shared understanding of the levels of achievement and of what learning or gaps in learning are revealed in each student's work. After analyzing the students' work samples, conferring with each other, and referring to anchors, rubrics, curriculum documents, and support materials, the teachers collaboratively determine where students should be and then "design down" to plan the next steps required to move the students forward in their learning.
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Word Study In Action
Mature readers, writers, and speakers need to possess a basic knowledge of "how words work" and a set of strategies for approaching new words encountered throughout the day. Word knowledge has an impact on reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary. These skills, in turn, influence student success in all subject areas. This webcast explores effective instruction in word study. Students are encouraged to reflect on their learning, to collaborate with one another, and to use their knowledge of words in a variety of media and text forms. The students you will see in this webcast are learning to take a critical stance and developing the dispositions and skills they will need in order to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing, information-laden society in which they will find themselves.
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