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 Depth Of Knowledge References
DOKlevels.pdf
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Depth of Knowledge (DOK) one page graphic chart.   36k v. 4 Jun 14, 2009 5:31 AM Jorge Hirmas
DOKpresentation.pdf
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Depth of Knowledge (DOK)Presentation. St. Louis Area Curriculum Coordinators Association. September 29, 2006. Margie Vandeven, Supervisor. Very good overview. Level 1 – Recall, Level 2 – Skill/Concepts, Level 3 – Strategic Thinking, Level 4 – Extended Thinking. Expectations of performance chart. Examples.    156k v. 6 Jun 14, 2009 5:30 AM Jorge Hirmas
 Formal Seminar Material for School Reference
Allison Zmuda THE COMPETENT CLASSROOM.doc
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ASCD Winter 2009 reference document shared by instructors. Some of the content: templates, explanation of template use (very good), sample program design template, sample course design template, program solving tool bookmark, sample curriculum frameworks, examples of essential questions, rendering essential questions many examples, assessment vehicles: structured response, constructed response, data analysis, procedural task, guided inquiry tasks, full inquiry tasks, research, position statement, demonstration, formal lab report; as an example in science; others are included. Pacing guide analysis. What a “disciplined” learner looks like in our classrooms.  617k v. 2 Jun 13, 2009 11:23 PM Jorge Hirmas
OpaltoDawson.pdf
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ASCD Winter 2009 reference document shared by instructors. Some of the content: review of the UbD stages, pointing to big ideas using essential questions, strategic principles, essential vs leading questions, depth of knowledge levels.  244k v. 2 Jun 13, 2009 11:23 PM Jorge Hirmas
 In-house Seminars References
Six Facets of Understanding - ASSESSMENTS.ppt
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Tim Leary Seminar 2008: The Six Facets of Understanding - ASSESSMENTS.  59k v. 2 Jun 13, 2009 11:23 PM Jorge Hirmas
 Literacy
Adolescent Literacy.pdf
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Helps address middle and high school classroom teachers’, administrators’, and parents’ immediate need for basic information about how to build adolescents’ reading and writing skills. This report summarizes some of the current literature on adolescent literacy research and practice, and suggests some methods of building adolescent reading and writing skills in the classroom; to the extent possible, recommendations are evidence-based. US Dep of Ed.  419k v. 3 Jul 9, 2009 7:16 AM Jorge Hirmas
 Understanding by Design textbook summaries
Chapter_01.ppt
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Understanding by Design Chapter 1 summary. BACKWARD DESIGN. Deeanne Akerson & Candelaria Angeles.  66k v. 4 Jun 13, 2009 11:04 PM Jorge Hirmas
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Understanding by Design Chapter 2 summary. UNDERSTANDING UNDERSTANDING.  289k v. 4 Jun 13, 2009 11:05 PM Jorge Hirmas
Chapter_03.pdf
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Understanding by Design Chapter 3 Graphic Organizer summary. GAINING CLARITY ON OUR GOALS.  90k v. 4 Jun 13, 2009 11:05 PM Jorge Hirmas
Chapter_04.doc
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Understanding by Design Chapter 4 summary. THE SIX FACETS OF UNDERSTANDING. Diana Harris & Nohelani Guadiz  98k v. 4 Jun 13, 2009 11:05 PM Jorge Hirmas
Chapter_05.ppt
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Understanding by Design Chapter 5 summary. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DOORWAYS TO UNDERSTANDING. Jorge Hirmas, Sati Aviles, and Salwa Hoss   255k v. 4 Jun 13, 2009 11:05 PM Jorge Hirmas
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Understanding by Design Chapter 6 summary. CRAFTING UNDERSTANDINGS. Ritu Jagir & Selene Jimenez Solano  913k v. 4 Jun 13, 2009 11:05 PM Jorge Hirmas
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Understanding by Design Chapter 7 summary. THINKING LIKE AN ASSESSOR. Teresa Lucero.  554k v. 3 Jun 13, 2009 11:05 PM Jorge Hirmas
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Understanding by Design Chapter 8 summary. CRITERIA AND VALIDITY. Maribel Ochoa.  70k v. 3 Jun 13, 2009 11:05 PM Jorge Hirmas
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Understanding by Design Chapter 10 summary. TEACHING FOR UNDERSTANDING. Bernadette Sarigumba.  594k v. 3 Jun 13, 2009 11:05 PM Jorge Hirmas
 Various Tools
Scientifically Based Research To Make Curricular Decisions.pdf
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Using Research And Reason In Education: How Teachers Can Use Scientifically Based Research To Make Curricular & Instructional DecisionsProvides guidance on how to recognize scientifically based instructional strategies, and how to use the concepts of research in the classroom. ... Paula J. Stanovich and Keith E. Stanovich University of Toronto - US Dept of Ed  230k v. 3 Jul 9, 2009 7:12 AM Jorge Hirmas
Vocabulary Definitions Template 1.doc
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Vocabulary Definitions Template 2.doc
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