Module 12: Incorporating QualityCore into the Classroom

1. Module 12: Incorporating QualityCore into the Classroom

2. Essential Question How can the QualityCore Educator Resources be used to enhance instruction?

3. QualityCore Educator Resources • ACT Course Standards • Course Description and Syllabus • Template to Examine Assignments for Rigor and Relevance • Template to Examine Student Work • Course Outline/Instructional Units Plan • End-of-Course Test Blueprint • Formative Item Pool and Benchmark Assessments • Guidelines for Developing an Instructional Unit • Model Instructional Units • Educator’s Guide

4. Enhancing Instruction • Begin enhancing the activity, assignment, or instructional strategy with an eye toward the following questions: • How can I increase rigor? (Remember the Template) • What scaffolding strategies can I use? (Remember the Toolbox) • Where do I need to include scaffolding? (Remember the Scaffolding Worksheet)

5. Presentation • Present your revised instruction and invite feedback from your colleagues. • As colleagues present, use the Activity Checklist to guide your suggestions for improvement.

6. Carousel Brainstorming • Count off by… • Stand by the poster with your number. • You will have one minute to add your strategies and suggestions. • Once everyone has been to each poster, you will share what is written on the last poster you visited.

7. Exit Slip • Which QualityCore Educator Resources would you like to revisit on Day 5?

8. For Next Time • For next time, please bring… • Assignment/assessment and accompanying student work • Topics for Day 5 will include: • Scaffolding Assessments • Teaching English Language Learners • Preparing for the End-of-Course Assessment • Providing Student Feedback