Instructional Technologies
Curriculum
is the course of study a school takes. Including but not limited to Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Assessment
are systematic processes of documenting and using empirical data on the knowledge, skill, attitudes, and beliefs of a student to refine or created a deeper learning.
Understanding Standards
Academic standards are created by The Pennsylvania Department of Education by using educational research, science, data, and cognitive/developmental intuition to insure the highest level of learning outcomes. State requirements for curriculum, instruction and assessment can be found in the Board's Chapter 4 regulations, available online at: Chapter 4
ELA
ELA or English Language Arts is comprised of essentially five key areas of study. Grades K-12 will work on varying levels including Foundational Skills of Reading, Writing, Reading Informational Texts, Speaking and Listening Skill
Math
Math is comprised of a variety of areas for students to study. The framework is laid out for teachers to use over many years.
3 Principles of Learning:
Preconceptions-That is accessing prior knowledge, understanding misconceptions, and knowing how to captivate the learner.
Conceptual Framework- How the learner organizes information or new learning in his/her brain.
Metacognition- This is when students reflect upon their learning. This works in both writing about their new knowledge and explaining it as well to others.
Instructional Technology Ideas:
Please find a series of educational instruction ideas below. Happy Teaching! -David