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Honors Level Course Implementation Guide Q & A Session Healthful Living. Introductions. Today’s Webinar Is Facilitated By Les Spell Health/Physical Education/Athletics Consultant. Healthful Living Courses Eligible For Honors Credit. How To Access The Honors Implementation Information.
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Honors Level Course Implementation Guide Q & A SessionHealthful Living
Introductions Today’s Webinar Is Facilitated By Les Spell Health/Physical Education/Athletics Consultant
How To Access The Honors Implementation Information http://honorsimplementation.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/
Structure and Content of The Honors Portfolio The Honors Portfolio contains three primary sections: • Curriculum Content • Instructional Materials and Methods • Assessment
Let’s Discuss Section I The Curriculum Content
I. Curriculum Content How is the honors level course adapted and differentiated for advanced learners? How does the honors level curriculum support vertical alignment for college and career readiness? Honors Level Course Portfolio Evidence must include: • Teacher Rationale for Curriculum Content (intentional reflection & philosophy) • Standards and Objectives • Curriculum Plan (Pacing guides, course syllabus & sequence, curriculum maps, etc.)
Let’s Discuss Section II Instructional Materials and Methods
II. Instructional Materials and Methods How is the honors level course taught? Honors Level Course Portfolio Evidence must include: • Teacher Rationale for Instructional Materials and Methods • Instructional Materials and Methods (instructional resources, methods, strategies, equipment, and technology) • Sample Units, Lesson(s), and Assignments • Student Work Samples
Let’s Discuss Section III Assessment
III. Assessment How is the Honors Level Course assessed? Honors Level Course Portfolio Evidence must include: • Teacher Rationale for Assessment Practices • Assessment Practices (grading practices, use of rubrics and/or scoring guides, use of formative and summative assessment) • Assessment Samples (pre-assessment, description of formative assessment, and summative assessment) • Student Work Assessment Samples
Closure • North Carolina Honors Course Implementation Guide and Rubric • State-wide framework • Local flexibility • Guidelines for rigor required for honors credit weighting
Contact Information Les Spell les.spell@dpi.nc.gov