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Domain Summary: Instruction
Domain Summary: Instruction
Teachers at Bailly use a variety of instructional approaches to meet the needs of our diverse learners. In the past two years, we have made a push to provide our students more Project Based Learning experiences. Teachers have participated in training, and because of this have worked to not only create exciting PBL units for their students, but also stress the importance of collaboration and group work for our students. These collaboration opportunities are translating into the development of employability skills for the students at Bailly.
3.1 STEM Instructional Approach Training
3.1 STEM Instructional Approach Training
At least 50 percent of teachers have been trained in implementing a STEM instructional approach in the context of solving a real-world problem or challenge
Project Based Learning Certification
Project Based Learning Certification
The teachers at Bailly participated in the Project Based Learning Certification program from Equitable Education Solutions. This program consisted of the teachers learning about the Gold Standard Design elements of project based learning and supporting educators in implementing them into projects in their classroom designed to help students tackle real-world problems and challenges. A description of the content is below along with an enrollment sheet with the educators who have completed the course and those who have been enrolled but not completed as well. From this, you can see that 20 of the 32 staff members at Bailly enrolled in the course have completed it for a percentage of 62.5% of staff members. This training was provided, not only to classroom teachers, but also administration, and IA's at Bailly.
STEM Professional Development Session
STEM Professional Development Session
On September 30th, the teachers listed on the accompanying spreadsheet attended a STEM Professional Development Session put on by Equitable Education Solutions. This demonstrates that 17 of the 27 (63%) teachers at Bailly have been trained in implementing a STEM instructional approach in the context of solving a real-world problem.
Bailly consults with Equitable Education Solutions to provide training for staff. Included with this partnership is ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to refresh their knowledge and progress to continued levels of learning.
PBL Into Practice C2T.pdfTailored Professional Learning
Tailored Professional Learning
Teachers are encouraged to seek out professional development to enhance their skill set and knowledge in the area of content. I have attended multiple conferences and have taken graduate courses in the area of Computer Science. I have attached my transcripts and certificates.
Valparaiso University Official Transcript - Sandra Gries.pdfPGP Certs for IC thru 06302021 - Gries - Sandra Gries.pdfSandra Gries (1) (3) - Sandra Gries.pdf
3.2 STEM Instructional Approach Implementation
3.2 STEM Instructional Approach Implementation
At least 50 percent of teachers use a STEM instructional approach in the context of solving a real-world problem or challenge
Implementation Frequency
Implementation Frequency
Column G In the table below Indicates 15 out of 27 (56%) teachers use a STEM Instructional approach In the context of solving a real-world problem or challenge.
Samples of Integrated STEM Lesson Plans
Samples of Integrated STEM Lesson Plans
6th Grade.pdf7th Grade.pdf8th Grade.pdfPBL Units
Staff have been continuing to plan integrated PBL/STEM units across the building. Here are examples of that planning using PBL Works units and implementation plan.
All science and STEM teachers incorporate the CREATE2THINK PBL curriculum for all students. There are 8 units per grade level that center around real world problems and challenges.
CREATE2THINK Matrix (101620).pdfStudents at Bailly STEM Academy experience STEM/PBL Instruction during their CREATE2THINK class as well as in other classrooms. The slide deck below are photographic examples of a few of these examples.
Curriculum Maps
Curriculum Maps
3.3 Student Instructional Work Groups
3.3 Student Instructional Work Groups
At least two times per week and in at least 50 percent of classes, students work in groups as follows:
1) Students collaborate with peers based upon project/intended outcomes
2) Each group member has at least one assigned role that is critical to successful project/goal completion
3) Accountability is measured and recorded for each individual as well as the entire group
Teacher Frequency
Teacher Frequency
Column G In the table below Indicates 15 out of 27 (56%) teachers provide collaborative group work experiences with roles and responsibilities for students at least twice per week. Additionally, to the right are examples of collaborative group work for each unit.
Sample Integrated STEM Lesson Plans
Sample Integrated STEM Lesson Plans
6th Grade.pdf7th Grade.pdf8th Grade.pdf3.4 Technology in Instruction
3.4 Technology in Instruction
Students use a variety of technologies to enhance their learning in investigations and problem solving e.g., data collection/analysis, design, creation, virtual simulations, research and communication at least 50 percent of the time
Technology in Instruction
All staff members, 32 including IAs and administrators, were given the survey to complete. 26 of the 32 responded to the question of technology in real-world applications. 15 of the 26 respondents (54%) use a variety of technology at least weekly or more frequently to collaborate, research or enhance real-world problem solving.
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3.5 STEM Integration
3.5 STEM Integration
At least 50 percent of teachers are implementing the planned integrated STEM learning opportunities on a quarterly basis (see 1.3)
CREATE2THINK Unit Matrix
CREATE2THINK Unit Matrix
The document below shows the K-8 CREATE2THINK Unit Matrix. This document houses the tiles of each unit, the science domain each unit corresponds with, and further down the document:
Math Priority Standards
ELA Priority Standards
Unit Description
Science Standards
Highlighted STEM Career Connection
There are 8 units per grade level and teachers at Bailey is currently implementing one unit per nine week period.
CREATE2THINK Matrix (101620).pdf8th Grade STEM Integration
VID_20220307_080856979.MP4Sample of STEM Units with Teacher Notes
Sample of STEM Units with Teacher Notes
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