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The Power of Purpose. Jemelleh Coes 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year. A Tale from the Trenches. “When am I going to use this?”. OUR TARGET. Random Facts. Useful Information u l. ENDURING. UNDERSTANDING. Why IS THIS THE GOAL?. LACK OF. Self-exploration. Mastery of content.
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The Power of Purpose Jemelleh Coes 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year
A Tale from the Trenches “When am I going to use this?”
OUR TARGET Random Facts Useful Informationul ENDURING UNDERSTANDING
Why IS THIS THE GOAL? LACK OF Self-exploration Mastery of content Self-reflection and assessment High Expectations
How do we REACH THE GOAL? Universal Design for Learning
CONSIDERATIONS YES • Will it take more time to teach, plan, Assess? • Will many teachers need support in implementation? • Will it improve outcomes for students?
The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. Sydney J. Harris