Summary
The K20 Center has developed a professional development structure for authentic teaching , ARA, which places the teacher in the roles of learner and action researcher. Each participating teacher has access to a year-long professional development experience, starting with a summer institute that explores the theory and practical application of authenticity. As teachers implement a series of authentic LEARN lessons in their classrooms, they are mentored by K20 GEAR UP curriculum specialists and identify their strengths and opportunities for growth. This collection has gathered some of the many professional development sessions we have delivered to this cohort of teachers as we've grown with them over the years they've participated through our GEAR UP partnership.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: August 6th, 2024
- 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)
This professional development session focuses on increasing teachers' understanding of authentic science instruction and building their capacity to adapt lessons to more effectively implement authentic instructional practices. Participants will first assume the role of students to engage with an authentic... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: May 30th, 2024
- 2nd Nine Weeks
This session gives participants a guided exploration of K20's LEARN website, including 5E lessons, instructional strategies, tech tools, and tech-integrated strategies, to help them create a repository of resources they can use to aid authentic teaching in the classroom. Read more »
Created by: Laura Young
Date Updated: February 2nd, 2024
- New Teachers, Teachers
- Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time
- Small Group (at least 4)
- Increase Teacher "Toolbox"
In this professional development, participants explore elements of student engagement and examples of positive classroom culture. Next, they participate in a variety of engaging instructional strategies as learners and gain experience modifying and/or scaffolding these strategies to support their own... Read more »
Created by: Heather Shaffery
Date Updated: August 13th, 2024
- Teachers
Meaningful student discussion is an important component of Authentic instruction, but many teachers find it challenging to facilitate effectively. This session explores effective approaches to planning for and facilitating student discussion, common discussion roadblocks, and strategies to support meaningful... Read more »
Created by: Heather Shaffery
Date Updated: July 13th, 2022
- Teachers
- Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time, Summer Session
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
- Conversation Starter, Increase Teacher "Toolbox"
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
5E Lesson Writing Session 1: Authenticity and 5E Lessons focuses on building relationships with participants, examining different 5E lesson frameworks, and aligning 5E snapshots with the authentic teaching tool. Read more »
Created by: Daniel Schwarz
Date Updated: August 28th, 2024
- Teachers
- Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
5E Lesson Writing Session 2: Developing 5E Lessons focuses participants on examining different authentic lesson activities, placing them in appropriate components of authenticity, and reflecting on designing activities that are highly engaging for students. Read more »
Created by: Daniel Schwarz
Date Updated: August 28th, 2024
- Teachers
- Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
5E Lesson Writing Session 3: The LEARN Writing Process focuses participants on creating a LEARN lesson with the support of a content curriculum specialist. Participants begin the development of an Authentic 5E lesson that will be published to LEARN and taught to cohort students. Read more »
Created by: Daniel Schwarz
Date Updated: August 28th, 2024
- Teachers
- Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
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