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Welcome Activity. Integration is… Go to http :// answergarden.ch/view/75313 and enter your responses Watch the garden grow! Share with a shoulder partner. GVSU Fall Science Update GVSU L.V. Eberhard Center Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus November 20, 2013.
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Welcome Activity • Integration is… • Go to http://answergarden.ch/view/75313 • and enter your responses • Watch the garden grow! • Share with a shoulder partner.
GVSU Fall Science Update GVSU L.V. Eberhard Center Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus November 20, 2013 Integrating ELA, Science and Mathematics
Why focus on integration? Integrated instruction supports: • Student engagement • Flexible learning pathways • Maximization of instructional time
“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” ~ Albert Einstein
Why integration? • MDE Area of Key Focus • Closing the Achievement Gap • OEII Goals • Innovation and Flexible Learning • C&I Goals • Innovative instructional environments
MI Goals for All Students Tasks Worth Doing Tests Worth Taking Real World Challenges Relevant to Student Lives Integrate Content Areas Transfer of Knowledge Career and College Ready Students:· Use technology and toolsstrategically in learning and communicating · Use argument and reasoningto do research, construct arguments, and critique the reasoning of others ·Communicate and collaborateeffectively with a variety of audiences·Solve problems, construct explanations and design solutions
Agenda We’ll look at an example task, talk about intentional planning, and engage in a discussion about integration.
Intentional Planning How can we leverage intentional instructionalpracticessuch asQualityQuestioning Depth of Knowledge Academic Vocabulary Flexible Groupingwhenconsideringintegration?
When Standards, Instruction, and Culture intersect we’ll see… Curriculum with Higher Cognitive Demand (Increased Rigor) and Career and College Ready Characteristics Lessons that Address appropriate grade level standards and Include content relevant to student lives Standards Culture Intentional Instructional Practice Instruction Teaching that is engaging, culturally responsive , and provides for experiential learning
Opportunities • Challenges • …presented by this task. • http://padlet.com/wall/xmr2t5bwve Let’s consider the…
Intentional Task A Journey through the Solar System
Exit Ticket On padlet, write one takeaway from the session that you can share with others at your school. http://padlet.com/wall/zoj8y7opr1
Contact Information Jill Griffin Urban Education Consultant griffinj9@michigan.gov Megan Schrauben Integration Consultant schraubenm1@michigan.gov