Module 2: "Just in Time Learning" -Supports vs Modifications vs Scaffolding
This module assumes you know and can do the following: (click to open drop-down)
Use district prioritized grade-level standards to identify prerequisite skills needed for unfinished learning
Identify the demand of the grade-level standards in order to assist in identifying unfinished learning
Create a standards-based lesson with clearly defined outcomes with criteria for measurement
Use assessment data to identify unfinished learning that is tied to the learning goals and standards-based proficiency criteria
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Competency:
Engage in problem solving through continuous planning, designing, testing, evaluation, and re-calibration of teaching methods. (Aurora Institute)
Learning Outcomes
Teachers will be able to intertwine “just in time” learning into their lessons.
Teachers will differentiate between supports, modifications, and scaffolding.
Teachers will analyze their own lessons to determine potential supports needed within lessons.
What I will DO in this module:
Engage in watching a video(s) and reflect on the information provided to prepare for embedding scaffolding into daily lessons.
Analyze examples of instructional changes and conclude whether the example is a support or a modification.
Modify a lesson within an existing unit, considering just-in-time supports to scaffold for unfinished teaching and learning.
LEARNING PATHWAY
Start with the pre-assessment (below) to determine your path.
Use the Module Slide Deck in the Module Resources below to begin your learning pathway.
The learning tasks below are in a similar order to the order of the Module Slide Deck, and slide numbers are often referenced for your convenience.
Module 2 Pre-Assessment Maximizing Opportunities.pdfLAUNCH
WATCH AND THINK ABOUT
Choose at least one of the following videos:
Scaffolding in Project Based Teaching
(Approx. 5 mins)
While watching this project-based learning (PBL) example, which scaffolds did you observe that you currently use and which would want to learn more about?
How did the teacher's actions that you observed in the video promote scaffolding for accelerated instruction for all learners?
Teaching Matters: Scaffolding
(Approx. 5 mins)
Which scaffolds were familiar to you?
Which scaffolds did you hear referenced in the video that you would like to learn more about? How might you embed these into your daily practice?
Building A Shared Understanding for Supporting Every Student
(Approx. 4 mins)
Why is it necessary to plan for scaffolding instruction?
What information must you gather about your students to successfully scaffold their learning?
LEARN
DO
Write learning goals that align with grade-level standards
Intentionally plan for learning steps for learning support
Design scaffolds for unfinished learning and teaching
LEARN ABOUT
Scaffolding strategies that support accelerating student learning
Differentiating between supports and modification
THINK ABOUT
Practice differentiating between supports and modifications
COLLECT & RECORD
Scaffolding strategies to embed into lesson planning
REFLECT
THINK ABOUT
In what ways will you intentionally plan using the methods shared in the Unit Planning Template, to ensure that each of the planning steps are addressed to meet student needs?
THINK ABOUT & TALK ABOUT
How does this process change your current planning practices?
What actions will you commit to as you prepare for the restart of school in the fall?
MODULE RESOURCES
CHECKPOINT
Checkpoints include self-assessments, quick checks, peer feedback opportunities, etc. This is a way for you to determine if you are ready to move to the next module and/or if you would like to go deeper or return to previous modules for additional learning or practice.
How’d you do?
Part 2: Lesson Planning
Part 3: Scaffold Unfinished Learning
CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
MAY DO:
Share your unit with other buildings within your district that may benefit from the work you have created
Post your work on a Google Classroom that is used to share Accelerated Learning Unit Plans
RETURN TO
YOU ARE MAKING PROGRESS!
