Module 2: Creating a QFocus
This module assumes you know and can do the following: (click to open drop-down)
I can be vulnerable to analyze questions used on current classroom practice and determine if they can be improved
I can be brave to implement a new strategy into my teacher toolkit
Click here to receive additional resources related to this module to put in your educator toolbox.
Competencies
Build curriculum units from essential questions, recognized standards, school-wide and/ or subject-specific competencies and/or real-world problems to be solved.
Emphasize regular student reflection about specific questions which draw out the learning within the project.
Learning Outcomes
Develop an understanding of the Question Formulation Technique
Create a QFocus for this module
What I will DO in this module:
Create an account for Right Question Institute
Read and watch videos about Question Formulation Technique
Using resources and templates create your own QFocus
Reflect on the learning journey
LEARNING PATHWAY
Start with the pre-assessment (below) to determine your path.
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 Universal Constructs Pre Assessments.pdfLAUNCH
REFLECT
What did you learn?
How can you use what you learned?
MAY DO
Consider collaborating with another thought partner as you undergo the QFT process to have discussion about how this fits to your learning of the Universal Constructs.
LEARN
LEARN ABOUT
Head to the Steps of the QFT & Video Guide page
Watch one of the following videos based on what/who you teach
Use the Steps of the QFT and Video Guide doc under RESOURCES section (at bottom of the page) to help as you watch one of the videos
DO
Develop your own QFT using your questions about the Universal Constructs you developed during Module 1 to increase your understanding of the Universal Constructs
Refer to the Introducing the QFT into your Classroom Practice guide to help you
Create your QFT using the QFT Template provided for you to use
SHARE
Share your QFT to this Google group and spend some time reading the questions others have shared.
REFLECT
REFLECT
Reflect using a Google Doc to
Link your QFT Slidedeck
Share how this QFT strategy has provided you new insights into the Universal Constructs?
What do you envision will be a positive impact in your classroom using QFT and Universal Constructs?
What do you envision will be the toughest part of implementing this strategy?
Post your slides and reflection to this Google group.
MAY DO
Discuss with your thought partner which Universal Constructs you needed to complete the QFT process.
If you were to use the QFT process with students, which Universal Constructs would need to be developed in order for your students to be successful?
MODULE RESOURCES
CHECKPOINT
Use the Checkpoint to help you check your thinking and doing with the learning targets in this module, determine whether you are ready to move on to the next module, and select “must do” or “may do” content of this module that is needed for additional clarification and/or practice.
Create your own QFT and share to this Google group.
CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
Use the Celebration of Learning to synthesize key ideas gained, network with others inside and outside of your district, crowdsource knowledge and/or design ideas, and to extend your learning beyond this module.
Sharing reflection post to this Google group.
