Estimated Module Completion Time: 20 minutes
Before You Begin: Now that you have learned about the deconstruction process and how to use research-based strategies to deconstruct standards. Take a moment to reflect on the objectives of this professional learning module before going through the summaries. There is a task you will complete after viewing information on this page.
Objectives:
By completing this module, learners will be able to:
demonstrate understanding of the deconstructing standards process
use research-based strategies to deconstruct standards
Deconstructing Standards
In deconstructing standards, we break down regular standards into simple and explicit learning targets.
When we deconstruct standards, we see what knowledge, reasoning proficiencies, and skills students need to be successful.
Graphic Organizers
A graphic organizer is a helpful tool used by educators as a guide to deconstruct standards.
In using the graphic organizer, it will contain all unwrapped concepts and skills.
Identifying Learning Targets
Concrete goals written in student friendly terms
Written in "I Can" statements and must be visible in the classroom
Tells students what they will be able to do and what they should do
The objectives help the teacher to know what they are teaching for the day, and the learning targets tell students what they will learn for the day. Learning targets fall into four categories: Knowledge Targets; Reasoning Targets; Process/Skill Targets and Product Targets.
Common Formative Assessments
Deconstructing standards appropriately will assist educators to align them with common formative assessments.
In creating assessments that are aligned to standards, it will allow teachers to develop and communicate the pathway for students learning progression.
Revisiting Initial Thoughts
Looking back at the prior knowledge page, and what you have learned in this PLM on deconstructing standards, analyze what you see.
Task: Scenario
You have just completed this learning module. Your principal hears about it and wants you to work with the new teachers on deconstructing standards. In your HyperDoc, summarize your next steps to make sure the facilitation of your professional learning session is successful. Be sure to include any information from this module in your plan for implementation.
