Bridging the Gap
Enhancing Instructional Coherence
East Asia Regional Council of Schools
Instructional coherence means ensuring that every element of instruction — from core instruction to interventions to extended time—works together to advance grade-level student experiences. At the most basic level, a coherent instructional system builds academic and socioemotional supports that prepare the way for and extend grade-level learning. This means that students engage in instructional experiences that have a link and relationship with each other and with core grade-level instruction.
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Instructional Coherence will examine the core instructional model and the anatomy of a lesson. It will provide opportunity to examine key components of a well-designed lesson, research evidence-based teaching practices, and assessment strategies. The sessions will provide the consistent language, strategies, and focus required for coherency in all content areas.
Details
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM HKT
Format: Zoom Meeting (Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the event.)
Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members.
September 28, 2024
Session 1: Understanding Instructional Coherence
Session 1: Understanding Instructional Coherence
"Understanding Instructional Coherence," will introduce the concept of instructional coherence, emphasizing the significance of well-structured lessons. Additionally, this session will explore the role of AI in planning and implementing core instruction that effectively reaches all students.
October 12, 2024
Session 2: Teaching Strategies for Bridging the Curriculum Gap
Session 2: Teaching Strategies for Bridging the Curriculum Gap
"Teaching Strategies for Bridging the Curriculum Gap," will concentrate on the implementation of research-evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance coherence between the planned and implemented curricula. This session will also cover the use of AI tools to assist in evaluating and refining these strategies, ensuring they are effectively integrated into our teaching practices.
November 23, 2024
Session 3: Enhancing Formative Assessments with AI: Ensuring a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum
Session 3: Enhancing Formative Assessments with AI: Ensuring a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum
"Enhancing Formative Assessments with AI: Ensuring a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum," will concentrate on enhancing the use of formative assessment strategies to effectively monitor student progress towards learning goals and guide instructional decisions. This session will also explore the integration of AI tools into daily teaching practices to consistently maintain a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum.
December 14, 2024
Session 4: Tailored Interventions and Accelerations: Addressing Diverse Student Needs
Session 4: Tailored Interventions and Accelerations: Addressing Diverse Student Needs
"Tailored Interventions and Accelerations: Addressing Diverse Student Needs," will delve into strategies and practices for effectively addressing the diverse needs of students through targeted interventions and accelerations. Participants will explore various approaches to diagnose learning gaps and design personalized intervention plans that support students struggling to meet grade-level expectations. Additionally, we will examine methods to challenge and accelerate learning for students who demonstrate advanced understanding. This session will provide practical tools and resources for creating an inclusive classroom environment where every student can thrive. Through collaborative activities and discussions, educators will develop skills to implement responsive teaching practices that cater to the unique learning profiles of their students.
About Erma Anderson
Erma Anderson is a former high school mathematics and physics teacher and Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow of the United States Senate. She was a Senior Program Officer with the Research Council assisting in the development of the National Science Education Standards and a Christa McAulliffe Fellow with the National Foundation for Improvement of Education. She was a consultant with the Council for Basic Education’s Schools Around the World Project, developing and implementing a protocol and series of professional development experiences that used student work to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. More recently she has been a consultant with international schools and the AERO Mathematics and Science project.