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LASS Rigor and Relevance Training. Helen M. Branigan. Senior Consultant, ICLE. Jim Miles Senior Associate, ICLE. International Center for Leadership in Education.
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Helen M. Branigan Senior Consultant, ICLE Jim Miles Senior Associate, ICLE
International Center for Leadership in Education AGENDAWhy Rigor & Relevance?Defining Rigor & RelevanceThe Rigor & Relevance FrameworkRigor/Relevance in the ClassroomBuilding Relationships to Support Student Learning
“We don’t have great schools, principally because we have good schools. Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness is largely a matter of conscious choice.”
Why Rigor & Relevance?Preparing Student for the 21st CenturyJim Miles
Margaret Mead Never doubt that a small group of citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
ICLE Philosophy • Rigor • Relevance • Relationships • All Students
Rigor/Relevance Framework International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc.
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION RIGOR RELEVANCE
Rigor/Relevance Framework 6 Knowledge D C 5 4 3 A B 2 1 Application 1 2 3 4 5
Assimilation of knowledge Thinking Continuum Acquisition of knowledge
Knowledge Taxonomy 1. Awareness 2. Comprehension 3. Application 4. Analysis 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation
Knowledge Taxonomy Managing Resources 1 Identify money 2 Explain values 3 Buy something within budget 4 Match expenses to budget 5 Set goals based on budget 6 Evaluate spending habits of spouse
Knowledge Taxonomy Skiing 1 Name equipment 2 Outline steps to ski 3 Ski 4 Examine success 5 Develop steps to improve 6 Appraise results
Action Continuum Acquisition of knowledge Application of knowledge
Application Model 1 Knowledge of one discipline 2 Application within discipline 3 Application across disciplines 4 Application to real-world predictable situations 5 Application to real-world unpredictable situations
Application Model Managing Resources 1 Know money values 2 Solve word problems 3 Relate wealth to quality of life 4 Prepare budget 5 Handle lottery winnings
Application Model Map Reading 1 Know map symbols 2 Read and answer questions 3 Read topographic map in science 4 Plan a multi-city road trip 5 Find your way when lost
Student Performance in Application Model
Rigor/Relevance Framework Knowledge Application 1. Recall Knowledge 2. Comprehension 3. Application 4. Analysis 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation 1. Knowledge of one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real world predictable situations 5. Application to real world unpredictable situations
Low High Rigor/Relevance Framework Knowledge Application 1. Recall Knowledge 2. Comprehension 3. Application 4. Analysis 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation 1. Knowledge of one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real world predictable situations 5. Application to real world unpredictable situations
RIGORMEANSFRAMING LESSONS AT THE HIGH END OF THE KNOWLEDGE TAXONOMY. EVALUATION SYNTHESIS ANALYSIS APPLICATION COMPREHENSION KNOWLEDGE
A LESSON WITH RIGORASKS STUDENTS TO: EXAMINE PRODUCE CLASSIFY DEDUCE GENERATE ASSESS PRIORITIZE CREATE SCRUTINIZE DECIDE
RELEVANCEIS THE PURPOSE OF THE LEARNING: ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE APPLY KNOWLEDGE INTERDISCIPLINARY REAL WORLD PREDICTABLE REAL WORLD UNPREDICTABLE
A LESSON WITH RELEVANCEASKSSTUDENTS TO: USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE TO TACKLE REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS THAT HAVE MORE THAN ONE SOLUTION.
Rigor/Relevance Framework KNOWLEDGE Assimilation Adaptation D C Acquisition Application B A A P P L I C A T I O N
Skill Identify, collect or sort pertinent information while reading.
Quadrant A Read a science experiment and identify the necessary materials to perform the experiment
Quadrant B Read and followdirections for experiment on DNA extraction
Quadrant C Read and analyze a biotech editorial for scientific accuracy
Quadrant D Using your research, debate a proposal related to genetic engineering with community leaders as judges
Rigor/Relevance Framework Mathematics - Elementary D C Find values in number sentences when represented by unknowns. Develop formula for estimating a large quantity without counting, e.g. beans in a jar. RIGOR High B A Collect outside temperatures for several days and graph the results. Memorize multiplication tables. Low Low High RELEVANCE
Rigor/Relevance Framework Social Studies - High School D C Develop a school policy on First Amendment rights in school setting. Participate in a Socratic seminar on a issue, such as privacy. RIGOR High B A Conduct a student survey on First Amendment rights. Describe provisions of one of the Bill of Rights. . Low Low High RELEVANCE
Rigor/Relevance Framework Business - Info. Tech D C RIGOR High Compare features of web development software. Create a full web site for a local business. B A Demonstrate web development software functions. Low Design web page. Low High RELEVANCE
Rigor/Relevance Framework Teacher/Student Roles KNOWLEDGE D C Student Thinks Student Thinks & Works B A Teacher Works Student Works A P P L I C A T I O N
Rigor/Relevance Framework Influence KNOWLEDGE D C Teacher Directed Student Controlled B A Externally Directed Teacher Controlled A P P L I C A T I O N