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Please create a name tag and set it in front of you. Print Your Name. Welcome to What is LFS?. Presented by Jennifer Bower Seaford Middle School jbower@seaford.k12.de.us http://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/sites/jbower . Agenda: Introduction Anticipation Guide (LFS Strategy)
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Please create a name tag and set it in front of you. Print Your Name
Welcome to What is LFS? Presented by Jennifer Bower Seaford Middle School jbower@seaford.k12.de.ushttp://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/sites/jbower Agenda: Introduction Anticipation Guide(LFS Strategy) What is Learning-Focused? (LEQ) Word Map (Graphic Organizer) KUDS/Student Learning Maps Lessons Strategies Revisit Anticipation Guide Give One, Get One (LFS Strategy) Questions
Student Learning Map Topic: Learning Focused Strategies Key Learning: The Learning-Focused Strategies Model provides a planning framework that when implemented with quality transforms standards from “words in a document” into learning for all students. Unit EQ: How do I use the Learning-Focused Strategies planning framework to transform standards into learning? Standards, essential questions, concepts
Word Map Outline 1: LFS What is it like? What is it?(Write the definition) Learning-Focused Framework The Word What are some examples?
It is a model that provides a planning framework for thinking about, planning, and delivering instruction using exemplary practices with a focus on learning. Goals: Continuous Improvement Consistent and Pervasive Quality What is the Learning-Focused Strategies Model?
Collaborative Pairs Exemplary Practice #1
With your partner, which strategy is most important? Learning Focused Solutions research states…
For every Lesson Essential Question (LEQ)you should have an Acquisition Lesson with 2-4 higher level extended thinking questions and/or activitiesor an Extended Thinking Lesson (EMTS) Lesson Essential Question(s) Vocabulary Top 8Extended Thinking StrategiesInclude 2-4 extended thinking activities and/or questions in acquisition lesson to “extend” or transfer previously learned concepts, skills, or knowledge. AbstractingAnalyzing Perspectives Classifying/CategorizingComparing/Contrasting Constructing Support Deductive ReasoningError AnalysisInductive Reasoning Concepts • What should a lesson contain? • *Acquisition lesson is used to teach a NEW concept/skill/knowledge in order to answer the LEQ. • *Activating strategies are used to activate or build background knowledge as well as to model/preview vocabulary, thinking strategies, and graphic organizers that may be new in the unit. Best planned after the teaching strategies. • *Graphic Organizers: You should have one in every lesson---not necessarily a new one. It can be an LFS graphic organizer or one you have created or found. • *Teaching Strategies: Instruction should be before the assessment prompt (distributed summarizing). • Teach > Assessment prompt > Teach > Assessment prompt > Teach > Assessment prompt …2-4 extended thinking questions or activities should be included in each lesson • *Summarizing: Should be distributed throughout the lesson—not just at the end! Key to knowing when and what to re-teach! • *Summarizing Strategies: should be written most of the time, not oral to answer the LEQEx: KWL, 3-2-1, $2.00 summary, learning logs, etc. Unit EQ Key Learning Develop SLM DevelopKUD Common Core Standards Quick reference created by Jennifer Bower, SMS ELA Teacher, and approved by Carol Gardner based on LFS by Max Thompson 8/28/2011
Once You Plan it, Deliver it Suggested sequence for planning a unit with 2-4 extended thinking questions/activities KUD SLM Culminating Activity/Project Rubric for Culminating Activity/Project Student Assessments Launch Activity Acquisition Lesson Planning Extending Thinking Activities Differentiating the Unit Lesson/Activity Sequence Review and Revise Resources and Timeline For more details/examples refer to your Planning a Unit training book or yourPlanning a Unit flipchart Launch Activity Acquisition Lesson (s) EATS(include 2-4 extended thinking questions or activities) Extended Thinking Lesson (s) EMTS(Each LFS unit should have 2-3 extended thinking lessons) Focus is on the Unit Essential Question Diagnostic, formative, and summative ASSESSMENTS—Including Culminating Activity OR Created by Jennifer Bower, SMS ELA Teacher, and approved by Carol Gardner based on LFS by Max Thompson 8/28/2011
Displayed in classroom • A map that guides what students are expected to know by the end of a unit • Referred to often during instruction Contains: • Key Learning • Unit Essential Question • Concepts • Lesson Essentials Questions (Acquisition/Extended Thinking) • Vocabulary Student Learning Maps
Acquisition Lesson Format : EATS Used when introducing a new concept/topic
Extended Thinking Lesson Format : EMTS Used when you want to extend knowledge
Extended Thinking is the #1 strategy that positively impacts student learning
Graphic Organizers
Learning-Focused helps teachers make decisions about: • Deciding what to teach • Using what you already know to teach your best • Connecting and using the most important practices/strategies in every lesson • Helping your administration observe and understand your professional teaching practices • Finding instructional time for higher level thinking activities/lessons • Quickly assessing student learning • Differentiating instruction easily • Quickly building background knowledge and moving students from where they are • Accelerating learning (previewing) • Integrating writing, reading comprehension, and higher level thinking • Focusing on key vocabulary and good vocabulary strategies What are the benefits for teachers?
Give One, Get One (strategy) Using your graphic organizer on the back, move around the room and give ideas and get ideas to build your knowledge. Summarizing Activity
http://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/sites/jbower/staff/Wiki%20Pages/Home.aspxhttp://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/sites/jbower/staff/Wiki%20Pages/Home.aspx • http://www.learningfocused.com/ Additional Resources What is learning focused?
QUESTIONS? What is Learning Focused?