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Writing Valid (Equitable) Assessments
A well-written test, quiz, or examination will complement the many other forms of formative assessment we use, so it’s important to know the how to’s of valid and equitable test construction. In the jargon of assessment development, test questions are … Continue reading
Using the Poems and Songs of Home Language as Anchors for Literacy Learning
The potential of using home language as an entry point to school literacy learning is an important topic for a professional learning conversation. Home language is situated in the heart of a community. The vocabulary, structures, and rhythms of one’s … Continue reading
How to Score Student Work Equitably
Contrary to public perception, scoring student assignments and tests goes well beyond determining whether an answer is correct or incorrect. To score equitably, a teacher needs to be familiar with the art and the science of scoring. It’s an important … Continue reading
When Students Think They Can’t Read
“Non-reader.”It’s a label far too many students attach to themselves—and one that often sticks from an early age. By high school, that belief can feel permanent. The script below is a verbatim-style exchange between a workshop facilitator, teachers, and a … Continue reading
Appreciative Inquiry: Beyond the Apple’s Applications for Education
There’s a lot of interest in Appreciative Inquiry and its application for educational change. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) was designed by David Cooperrider as a strategic planning tool; its applications in an educational setting are creating a lot of excitement. Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Educational Change
Tagged AI in education, appreciative inquiry and assessment, appreciative inquiry and educational change, appreciative inquiry in the classroom, David Cooperrider, Educational Change, Growth Mindset, Sarah Lewis, school wellbeing initiative, Todd Conkrite appreciate inquiry
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Arts based pedagogy: gaining insight through multiple lenses
The idea of teaching through the arts is embraced by some, questioned by many, and ignored by others. We’re excited by the opportunity to explore the multiple lenses the arts provide. Here are our first thoughts – they might be … Continue reading
Wondering Leads to Learning
Can you remember the last time you had a chance to simply sit and allow your wind to wander? If you can’t remember, now’s the time to try it. Have a look at our video about wondering and open the … Continue reading
Posted in Learning is About Wondering, Questioning and Problem Solving
Tagged Catherine L'Ecuver wonder appraoch to learning, Chris Bodenner creativity and daydreaming, daydreaming and creativity, I wonder why questions, Jeff Hoffman The Power of Wonder, questioning, wondering, wondering and learning, wondering and thinking
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Beyond the Apple: Reimagining teaching through professional conversations 
Meaningful Feedback in Minutes
The purpose of feedback is to: acknowledge evidence of progress search for and share evidence of “the known” within the student’s misunderstandings provide the student with a focus for the next steps of learning Here’s an example of a very … Continue reading →