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jfahie

http://ati.pearson.com/downloads/tip-pub.pdf - 5 views

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student-involved assessment

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  • jfahie on 29 Jun 15
     
    This article discusses the need for implementation of student-involved classroom assessment to aid in closing the achievement gap. The authors discuss how motivation occurs at both ends of the spectrum for learners; high achieving learners are motivated by their continued success while low achieving learners are motivated to give up as they have had few to little successful experiences in the classroom. The article goes on to discuss three methods of embedding students into the learning process that will prove to help them take ownership of their learning experience. The first is student involved classroom assessment. This tool allows students, "under the careful management of their teachers," to give input into how they will be assessed in the classroom. The second is student-involved record keeping. Here students are responsible for tracking their progress, allowing them to see and take charge of their personal growth in the classroom. Finally, student-involved communication is discussed. Students have the opportunity to advocate for themselves in setting such as parent/teacher conferences. The article also discusses four conditions that are necessary, in the opinion of the authors, to assist in closing the achievement gap.
  • calqlus on 30 Jun 15
     
    I enjoyed this article, Jason, especially the premise that essentially enforcing the idea that students are underachieving as a whole by a set of arbitrary test scores can, consequently in some empirical cases, produce negative self-fulfilling prophecies in students' beliefs. This promotion of subconscious failing, if replicated and shown to be universally significant, holds dramatic implications. Looking back on my own experiences, Jason, I can remember the pride that I constantly felt in elementary school because we were known to be the leaders in our county; conversely though, if that were not the cause, I think it would be fair to conjecture that a pall of hopelessness may have replaced my academic banner of proverbial pride and high morale.
jmagowitz

Closing the Achievement Gap - 0 views

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achievement gap learning for mastery

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  • jmagowitz on 13 Mar 16
     
    This article describes how teachers can close the achievement gap by using Benjamin S. Bloom's learning for mastery technique. The article explains the importance of using a variety of instructional measures and teaching strategies in the classroom to help close the achievement gap in different subject areas.
Yuna Choi

The help of technology to close skills gaps - 4 views

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technology learning gaps skills EDTC615

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  • jillthomas on 10 Mar 16
     
    Numerous innovations in the education technology space are beginning to show potential in improving education and helping address skills gaps. Some of these advancements include Khan academy and Read 180 (self paced instruction for students). Professional development of digital resources is imperative to help close instructional gaps. EDTC 615 - instructional gap solutions
  • rmlee92 on 11 Mar 16
     
    I love that this resource provides multiple examples of tools that we can use within our instruction. The categorization of each example also provides a clear explanation of how it can be incorporated. I think that one important point that was discussed within this page was how students can develop 21st Century Skills through implementing these tools. As 21st Century Skills are becoming a major focus in instruction, this shows how it can be addressed.
  • Yuna Choi on 26 Jun 16
     
    This was a great tool that shared tons of tools that teachers can use in our instruction. Some really great resources I have found to use were Khan Academy, Google Apps for Education, and One Note. This article has a lot of great visuals to help understand more about how we, as educators, can use technology to help close the skills gaps.
jillthomas

2011 C.A.R.E. Guide: Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gaps - 0 views

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reflection activities instructional strategies achievement gap

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  • jillthomas on 10 Mar 16
     
    In 2011, the NEA put out a C.A.R.E guide. This guide focuses on four areas that need to be recognized in order to close the achievement gaps in education. These areas are Culture, Abilities, Resilience, and Effort. The guide includes strategies and activities to be utilized by students and teachers in order to assist in closing the academic achievement gap that exists with low income students. EDTC 615, k-12
bcarri

Science Achievement for All: Improving Science Performance and Closing Achievement Gaps - 1 views

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education instruction science achievement gap 5-E inquiry vocabulary professional development

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  • bcarri on 25 Jun 15
     
    This article presents a Texas district's plan on closing the science instructional gap in ethnically diverse students in 2 low socioeconomic elementary schools. Teachers set up a multisensory interactive word walls to teach vocabulary, and designed inquiry science lessons that were aligned with standards and the Texas school district's curriculum framework and pacing guides for science instruction. Purposeful planning gave teachers a chance to become familiar with the progression of instructional goals, and provided time to create activities that fit within the framework and that addressed essential vocabulary. The inquiry science lessons incorporated 5-E: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaboate, and Evaluate, where Engagement is meant to activate prior knowledge, Exploration is hands on inquiry, Explanation involves teacher-guided questions, Elaboration gives students the chance to "solidify" understandin, and Evaluation involves formative and summative assessments. Vocabulary development was achieved with the use of word walls and visuals, sometimes provided by the student to develop familiarity and fluency. Studies showed significant improvement in student achievement. Students reported recognizing science concepts in everyday life, a good sign of true learning. It even benefited the teachers, who reported having "refined" and strengthened science knowledge and teaching strategies as a result of professional development. A balance of focused district standards and teacher-designed interactive lessons using effective research based strategies, seems to have a powerful effect on closing learning and instructional gaps.
jcandy13

Closing Education Gap Will Lift Economy, a Study Finds - 0 views

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EDTC615 Educational Gap Economics

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  • jcandy13 on 26 Jun 15
     
    This article analyzes how closing the Education gap will lead to a dramatic increase in America's GDP. It was very intriguing to see actual data to support investing in education and the positive economic impact it has.
klfisher530

Closing the ELL/ESL Achievement Gap with Blended Learning - 1 views

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  • klfisher530 on 13 Mar 17
     
    This article is spot on in suggesting that blended learning can help close the achievement gap. I worked in a high school with a very large population of ESL students and always felt as though I was not getting through to many of them. I would try many different strategies but not often successful. Using blended learning strategies, I feel as though I could start to really connect with my students and raise the success rate and confidence especially with my ESL students.
chelseamiller491

How Educators Can Help Close the Achievement Gap With Simple Tactics - 1 views

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EDTC 615 Achievement Gaps

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  • chelseamiller491 on 12 Mar 17
     
    A new study from Stanford shows that a simple teaching tactic may help close the achievement gap between Latino American students and their white peers. Geoffrey Cohen, a professor of education and psychology at Stanford, and David Sherman of the University of California-Santa Barbara, and their fellow researchers explored the negative effects of "stereotype threat,"...
toladipo

The Real Versus the Possible: Closing the Gaps in Engagement and Learning - 0 views

(Week 9: Tolulope Oladipo and Michelle Bear) This is a journal article that is available in Diigo. The link to the article is also provided below: The Real Versus the Possible: Closing the Gaps in...

EDTC615 Fall2018 Research

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mrfletcher13

Teaching and reaching all students: An instructional model for closing the ...: UMUC Li... - 1 views

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EDTC 615 achievement gap

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  • mrfletcher13 on 25 Oct 16
     
    This research article describes how CRI is characterized by well-established best practices that ground the curriculum in the lives of its students, their families, and their communities in order to close the achievement gap.
renaosmall

Using Classroom Management to Close the Achievement Gap - 1 views

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  • renaosmall on 03 Jul 18
     
    Classroom management is a huge factor in closing the achievement gap. If there is no classroom management then the students will not be able to learn in the classroom. Students need their basic needs met in order to succeed in school, which includes having a teacher that gives them their full undivided attention and respect, and wants to build a relationship with them.
kmclark1044

Dreams to Reality: Closing the Reading Achievement Gap with a Focus on Fluency - 0 views

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EDTC615 Spring2018 Reading

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  • kmclark1044 on 03 Jul 18
     
    This article focuses on closing the achievement gap with a focus on fluency. First, it discusses the wide range of readers many teachers receive in their classroom each year. Within these classrooms there are always students who are considered "struggling readers" and need extensive support that will help them to succeed. The article provides multiple ways teachers can work with these readers in order to close gaps. First, looking at student data and classroom instruction to determine what's going on with the student. Then, practicing and strengthening fluency skills. Willemina Mostert & Kathryn Glasswell mention four key components in building fluency skills; model good oral reading, provide oral support and assistance, offer many opportunities for practice, and encourage through paraphrasing. Additionally, they include four powerful practices for diverse learners.
kvlach0000

3 Ways Educators Can Close The Achievement Gap For Students With Disabilities - Accelify - 0 views

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SPED all subjects EDTC615 special education

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  • kvlach0000 on 02 Jul 18
     
    This resource provides three ways to help close the achievement gap for SPED students. Even though it is only three solutions, I think they are attainable and be be useful in our teams exploratory question. I specifically like the last one as it brings attentions to IEP goals being measurable and aligned with standards. This is extremely important because it takes collaboration, team teaching, and differentiation. Lowering standards is not acceptable and as educators we have to strive to meet the needs of all students. It even talks about ELL students!
taylie27

Virtual Reality for closing the gap? - 0 views

https://seymoureducate.com/2016/09/28/closing-the-instructional-gap-with-virtual-reality/ Is virtual reality the way to close the achievement gap? Will the use of VR headsets allow all students to...

video EDTC 615 Virtual Reality VR education achievement gap

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vciany8

Teacher: We are trying to close the achievement gap all wrong - 0 views

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/12/24/we-are-trying-to-close-the-achievement-gap-all-wrong-teacher/?utm_term=.863fb161ff3b This is an interesting article to read. This is ...

Education Cultural Differences Love Relationships Low Income

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jlinman7

The 5 Keys to Successful Comprehensive Assessment in Action | Edutopia - 0 views

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EDTC615 Spring2018

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  • If we don't know where we are going, we may or may not get there.
  • Even though there was choice in the written products, there was a common, standards-aligned rubric that could be used to assess all the products to ensure that all students were meeting the same outcomes.
  • It is important that we allow students other modes of showing what they know, and we can also use these performance assessments to assess different learning outcomes.
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  • It allowed them to go deeper and express their creativity with the content.
  • Formative assessment allowed students to experiment and, yes, sometimes fail. However, they were given the tools, both through feedback and instruction, to improve and move forward to success.
  • By providing choice, more students were able to own how they showed what they knew.
  • These methods mean that assessment is no longer done to students, but with them, putting the focus on the student and learning. Although students are awarded grades, they are rewarded through being at their best and coached through their challenges.
  • The 5 Keys to Successful Comprehensive Assessment in Action | Edutopia
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      jlinman7 on 30 Oct 18
       
      (Week 7: Javon and Kim) I found this Edutopia article on Diigo. This article is about using well-developed assessments to set goals for student-learning and how it can shape instruction. The author, Andrew Miller of Edutopia, highlights Stanford Professor Linda Darling-Hammond's 5 key nuggets for a successful assessment. 1. Meaningful Unit Goals and Question Professor Darling-Hammond states the importance of beginning with the end in mind which is setting a purposeful goal at the beginning. Kim stated during our implementation meeting #2 last night that "this is very realistic when creating lessons plans as it ties in with Common Core State Standards." With the "Question" piece, Professor Darling-Hammond surfaces having a relevant "question" for the students to examine around the topic. 2. Summative Assessment Through Writing The second key the author states for a successful assessment is 'Summative Assessment Through Writing.' She stated with the written assessment, she would give the students some choice (i.e. write a letter or do an essay around the given subject), but they would still need to perform research and cite evidence. 3. Performance Assessment Through Presentation and Portfolio 'Performance Assessment Through Presentation and Portfolio' is the 3rd key of this article. Within this section, the author conveyed the importance of allowing students to show what they learned. Within this article is an 8-minute very informative video that shows students having the freedom to express their learning through presentations, projects, papers, and collaborative efforts with their peers. Kim and I both feel this is a great tip as this will show what the students learned and the areas where additional instruction time may be needed for deeper engagement. 4. Formative Assessment and Feedback Along the Way The fourth key Miller focuses on of Professor Darling-Hammond's is 'Formative Assessment and Feedback Along the Way.' Ensuring s
  • The 5 Keys to Successful Comprehensive Assessment in Action Stanford professor Linda Darling-Hammond shares how using well-crafted formative and performance assessments, setting meaningful goals, and giving students ownership over the process can powerfully affect teaching and learning. By Andrew MillerMarch 16, 2015close modal
  • melrichardson21 on 02 Apr 18
     
    This is a great read for our SMART goal. An assessment is a great way to figure out what the students know, what they want to know, and what interests them the most so we are able to improve and adjust our teaching.
  • melrichardson21 on 04 Apr 18
     
    Week 9 Melissa and Claire: This article is accessible using the link above though Diigo Well crafted formative and performance assessments which include setting meaningful goals, and giving students ownership over the process can powerfully and positively affect teaching and learning. The key to good instruction is assessments. Assessments show what students know, what they want to know, it allows us to adjust our instruction to cater to each student. There are 5 keys to an effective assessment: Meaningful unit goals and questions, summative assessment through writing, performance assessment through presentation and portfolio, formative assessment and feedback along the way, and student ownership of assessment process. These methods of assessments are to be done with the students putting a focus on the student and their learning. Resource: The 5 Keys to Successful Comprehensive Assessment in Action By: Andrew Miller
margarita_lp

Adapting Curriculum to Learners' Needs | EL Education - 11 views

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EDTC615 Strategies Fall17 week5 video

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  • margarita_lp on 13 Oct 17
     
    My SMART Goal: "By the end of the numbers unit, 60% of students in the Special Education program in MS Spanish 1A - Period 2 will achieve 80% or higher on each formative assessment including listening, speaking and writing assessments." - This resource video on adapting curriculum to learners' needs could assist in differentiation the strategies and activities done in class for students with varying special needs to close their achievement gap since they are not currently receiving many of their needed accommodations.
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  • cillanes1 on 22 Oct 17
     
    The SMART Goal I will be using: "By the end of the four week close reading intervention, 80% of students will be able to demonstrate improvement in their writing ability by composing a paragraph with less then 5 grammatical, spelling, and structural errors. Students will meet with the teacher three times a week for a 30 min session". Planning Protocol: I would evaluate this video as a Rigor and Relevance of 4 as each student has an opportunity to engage with the content through differentiated activities suited to their individual learning needs. I feel this particular video was very useful in demonstrating various strategies for differentiating the lesson content to make it accessible to learners of various levels of proficiency. These methods could be extremely helpful in differentiating the content of my SMART Goal to ensure that every student has a opportunity to improve their writing skills according their level of skill.
  • proman11 on 11 Oct 18
     
    Planning Protocol: Impact on Learning would be a good reflection on this video because the instructor is differentiating the lesson based on the data she has to make sure each student has some type of impact on his or hers learning. I think differentiating the lesson will have a huge impact on each students learning. The SMART Goal that I will be using is "Students will be able to solve an on-grade level math task, that will require them to respond and defend their work to explain their reasoning 3 out of 5 times by the end of the 1st marking period." I think this video will be a great instructional tactic because the lesson is differentiated based on the student. With the data the instructor has, the student will be able to receive more help that will help them respond and defend their work on grade level. With students that need more help with sentences.... a sentence starter can be used to help support them.
  • scarey11 on 14 Oct 18
     
    From the Planning Protocol Rubric I choose to relate this video to the dimension "Rigor and Relevance": At the Highest level-Students think and work. All students in this video are being challenged in very different ways this leading them to think and work independently and collaboratively. This teacher does a phenomenal job at differentiating her material on all levels. All students are doing the same work on the reading assignment however the avenue in which they give there response are different. She is able to give each student the support they need ahead of time so that students don't feel singled out. By doing this the students often feel empowered to be able to complete the assignment because they know the supports they need will be available to them. This also allows the teacher to go directly to the students who need extra support because the higher students have the challenges they need as well to not become board with the lesson. The SMART Goal I am focusing on this is one of my team members "After three weeks of targeted instruction, students will increase their pre-assessment scores by 3 or more points, or 75 percent or higher on the post-assessment" Our team could defiantly translate the instructional tactic used in this video to the above SMART goal. The teacher in the video is targeting specific learning goals in her instruction by reaching students at their specific needs and helping guide them all in the same direction teaching the same topic just in different ways. The above SMART goal is all about targeting instruction for the PARCC assessment to improve students scores. All students will have to take the same assessment however the supports they need along the way will be different.
  • daverogoza on 17 Oct 18
     
    This video had some great ideas especially about differentiation that could be used for me to achieve my SMART goal of 100% pass rate for standardized English Language tests amount a targeted group. The teacher's method of pre-arranged assignments to prevent students from feeling singled out is very clever, and especially important for students in that age group. I could see myself adapting these strategies for use in many different classes. From the dimension of 'teacher friendliness' I do think these tactics are not necessarily teacher friendly, but they sure seem to be worth it if it means positive student outcomes.
  • toladipo on 17 Oct 18
     
    EDTC615 Fall2018 Group 6 Dimension: Teacher Friendliness My SMART target goal is the percentage of students who will score 90% will increase by 80%. This means that 80% of the students will score 90%. The instructional tactic I will use from this video is teacher friendliness. In the video, the teacher displays high level of support, and maintenance with the students. She showed how she provided materials to the students and go over the materials in the class. She also does some great prep work as well. She was seen going around the students table to provide supported as needed. This is very relevant tactic that can be used by my team. The data we both presented covers teaching Microsoft suite-excel, access, word and powerpoint. The instructional style boarders greatly on simulation training, grader activities, grader projects and hands-on practice. In this regard, it is important for the instructor to provide high maintenance and support the students as needed. For instance, during simulation training, the instructor needs to go around the class to assist individual student as needed. The instructor should also provide students will relevant materials and resources to help them achieve success. For instance, in meeting this goal, during our review, we realized that we should teach the topics using 2016 applications as against 2013 applications. This guide of quest was born out of our desire to promote students friendly learning environment. EDTC615 Fall2018
Angelique Noel

Help Close the Achievement Gap - 9 views

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edtc615 intervention learning gap elementary math reading kindergarten early intervention Pre-k

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  • Angelique Noel on 17 Oct 15
     
    The article references stats that involve demographics pertaining to elementary reading and math. High school graduation rates and dropout rates amongst minorities in a californian community. The author looks at closing the achievement gap by getting parents involved and placing more emphasis on pre-K programs. The article states that when it comes to intervention, the way to look at it is, the earlier the better. The author provides suggestions to closing the gap.
sbelt2

5 + 1 things teachers can do to close the math achievement gap - 5 views

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  • do celebrate mistakes
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      sbelt2 on 13 Mar 17
       
      My scholars know I always celebrate success. Let me know where you need help so we can solve this problem. Too often children are afraid to acknowledge their faults. When we create a safe space for mistakes this changes the growth atmosphere.
  • natalierickson on 27 Jun 16
     
    This blog post explains the way to close the achievement gap in a mathematics classroom. The article touches upon stereotypes and ethnic and racial disparities, and other ways for educators to close the gap for their mathematics students.
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  • cgafford on 11 Mar 17
     
    When you conjure your stereotype of Seattle's Amazon high-tech workers, what do you see? If your mental picture of the Amholes/ Amabots/ Amazombies changing our city is a transplant, rather thana native Seattleite, you'd be mostly right.
  • fishersava on 12 Mar 17
     
    Wow, what an interesting article! I'd never really considered racial inequality in math instruction before, but after reading the article, something to consider. One of the suggestions was to remove homework from math instruction due to some studetns unstable living situations. This makes sense and I think as teachers we often forget what some of our students are dealing with at home.
  • bethmazz on 14 Mar 17
     
    I really liked this article and the ideas in it. I try to celebrate the mistakes in my classroom, using them as a lesson within a lesson. I understand the point about homework, however I will continue to give my students homework. We are supposed to be preparing them for college. I don't remember one college class where most of my grade didn't come from work outside of class.
dbrown82

Closing the Mathematics Achievement Gap in High-Poverty Middle Schools:Enablers and Con... - 1 views

http://www.csos.jhu.edu/pubs/edweek/JESPAR%20Closing%20Achievement%20Gap%20Re-Print.pdf In this article, it explores a few reasons why students from high poverty and at- risk minority are falling...

Middle School High Achievement Gap Math EDTC615

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