Summary
Authentic learning aims to infuse learning with purpose and meaning so that students develop the skills necessary to fully engage with the world. Authentic learning experiences increase positive emotions around learning, garner higher perceptions of relevance and long-term understanding, and activate student engagement in learning and intrinsic motivation to learn. Students with more positive attitudes toward learning see improved achievement, and when students put more effort into their learning, it improves their long-term retention of the content. Authentic practices create a school setting that integrates with the real world to make transferring skills easier for learners when they enter the workforce. In this collection, you will find many of the professional learning activities that the K20 Center has developed and taken out to schools and districts all over the country to support teachers in the implementation of this vital instructional framework.Resources
This professional learning activity asks participants to reflect on meaningful learning experiences through the question, "What makes learning meaningful?" Participants build up a definition of meaningful learning as they progress through the activities. Participants will experience a lesson that models... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: September 29th, 2023
- All Staff or Teachers, Teachers
- Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)
The session aims to answer the question of how technology can be effectively utilized to facilitate authentic learning experiences. It will guide teachers in generating action steps to nurture authentic learning with technology. Participants will explore the essential elements of authentic learning... Read more »
Created by: Daniel Schwarz
Date Updated: August 28th, 2023
- Administrators, All Staff or Teachers, New Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)
- Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Student Choice
This professional development session focuses on instilling an understanding of the framework of authentic learning through multiple tools, such as the 5E Model and LEARN Strategies, while keeping in mind the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics. The interactive session will give participants... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: November 19th, 2021
- Administrators, All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)
- Active Engagement, Increase Teacher "Toolbox"
Participants will determine how to sequence science lessons through the lens of authenticity to increase student engagement. Participants will engage in a non-example of an authentic science learning experience. Following the activity, participants will reflect upon their experience and how it demonstrates... Read more »
Created by: Heather Shaffery
Date Updated: July 11th, 2024
- Teachers
- Any time of year
- Medium Group (at least 10)
- Increase Teacher "Toolbox"
This professional development session focuses on the components of authentic learning. The session is designed to have a minimum of eight participants. Participants will connect the components of authentic learning to a Rumpelstiltskin lesson and explore ways to make their own lessons more authentic... Read more »
Created by: Lindsay Hawkins
Date Updated: August 7th, 2023
In this interactive session, teachers will participate as learners in a 5E LEARN lesson. Through this experience, they will build formal knowledge of 5E concepts and evaluate the lesson’s alignment with the 5E model and its elements of authenticity. After observing modifications made to the 5E LEARN... Read more »
Created by: Heather Shaffery
Date Updated: November 19th, 2021
This Authenticity and Chromebooks professional development session focuses on the relationship of authentic instruction and technology implementation in the classroom. Participants will identify, analyze, and apply components of authenticity in lessons and activities to further their pedagogical knowledge. Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: May 30th, 2024
- All Staff or Teachers, New Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)
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