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Presentation for Hermosa Middle School by Adaptive Curriculum
Dr. Alice Christie
Workshop Agenda • Technology Integration • Introduction to Adaptive Curriculum • Alignment with Hermosa Mission and Vision • Personal Challenges and Successes • Components of Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects • Embedded Resources • Demonstration of Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects • Group Reflection • Exploration • Online Resources • Conclusions and Questions
Workshop Goals
• Become familiar with and integrate Adaptive Curriculum Activity Objects into curriculum
• Plan for differentiated instruction using Activity Objects
• Understand inquiry principles behind Activity Objects in • Science • Math
A Global eLearning Company
Improving Math and Science Achievement
Deep Concept Understanding for Grades 6-12
Improves Concept Mastery with Research-Based Active Learning
Value Propositions
Engages Learners with a Student-Centric Approach
Improves STEM and 21st Century Skills
Provides High Quality and High Value
Supports Effective Teaching
Addresses the Common Core Math Standards
Connects Math and Science to Real World Scenarios
Program Characteristics: 400+ AOs
Provides High Quality Audio and 3D Graphics
Provides High Level of Interactivity
Provides Guided Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning
Provides Alignment to State and National Standards
Provides Assessment Reports to Teachers
Engage – initiate the learning task
Five-Step Pedagogical Model
Explore – develop current concepts, processes, and skills
Explain – focus and define concepts, processes, skills, or behavior
Elaborate – challenge and extend conceptual understanding
Evaluate – determine progress toward proficiency of learning objectives
Embedded Resources
Extensive Teacher Guide (Lesson Plan)
Activity Sheet/Answer Key
Independent Practice/Answer Key
Learner Outcomes and Developing Abilities
Five- or Ten-Question Assessments Linked to Teacher Account
Adaptive Curriculum Can Help Hermosa Middle School
Achieve Its Mission
Hermosa Middle School exists to provide a safe, positive educational setting in a culturally rich and diverse environment as children grow from childhood to adolescence in which each child's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development is supported in the process of becoming a successful, respectful, responsible citizen and learner.
Adaptive Curriculum Can Help Hermosa Middle School
Achieve Its Vision
HMS recognizes that middle school students are at a unique period in their intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development. We are committed to providing an excellent educational experience that meets the unique needs of emerging adolescents, guiding their development to enable their success at Hermosa and beyond.
Implementation Goals
To provide interactive math and science instruction that integrates Adaptive Curriculum into the HMS Math and Science Curricula
To enhance math and science instruction of math and science teachers based on academic and professional teacher standards
To increase student achievement of students in math and science
What Are Your Challenges?
What Are Your Successes?
Adaptive Curriculum Demonstration: Mathematics
Math Activity Object #1: Compare and Order Mixed Numbers
Math Activity Object # 2: Problem-Solving Using Ratios and Proportions
Math Activity Object # 3: Evaluation of Algebraic Expressions
Adaptive Curriculum Demonstration: Science
Science Activity Object #1: DNA Structure
Science Activity Object # 2: Earthquake: Where Was It?
Adaptive Curriculum Exploration
Explore Activity Objects with Alignment to HMS Curriculum
Differentiated Instruction
• Flexibility of instruction • Interactivity with dynamic modeling and 3D simulations • Exploration of concepts with multiple representations • Critical and creative thinking in lesson designs • Problem solving with real-world examples • A variety of learning activity types to ensure all learners
gain powerful understandings
Thought Resources
Thought Resources 21st Century Skills
• Technology rich environment • Student-driven – teacher-coached activities • Anytime, anywhere access • Engaging, real-world simulations
• Facilitates individualized instruction • Develops critical thinking and problem solving skills • Addresses critical math and science content needed
by 21st century learners • Uses digital tools for digital natives
Thought Resources Problem-Based Learning with students opportunities to:
• Examine and test hypotheses • Seek solutions to real-world problems • Use guided discovery • Build flexibility in processing information • Practice skills needed to succeed in math/science • Feel a sense of accomplishment when completing
activities • Demonstrate understanding - not mere fact
acquisition • Engage in active and robust learning environments
Questions
Dr. Alice Christie www.alicechristie.org [email protected]
Adaptive Curriculum www.adaptivecurriculum.com
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