Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Brittany Bowens serves the K20 Educational and Community Center as a Science Online Learning Writer. Bowens and the fellow instructional design team work to develop high-quality science curriculum for K12 schools that can be used in a face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online platforms that support the mission of the K20 Center and its projects. Bowens also develops science lessons aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards that is accessible for implementation by any teacher. Her mission is to cultivate the love of learning and encourage creativity, compassion, and innovation.
In this lesson, students will learn about the different stages in which a rock can exist due to natural causes or human impact. Students will construct models that illustrate how biochemical processes cycle through living and nonliving organisms. Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: January 22nd, 2025
Earth's Systems
The following resources provide practical tips for completing an instructional coaching cycle with teachers. They guide coaches through the key phases of the process: goal-setting, observation, and reflection. In the goal-setting stage, coaches collaborate with the teacher to establish clear, achievable... Read more »
This collection of professional learning resources empowers educators to use a variety of tools and strategies to foster authenticity in their teaching practices. The collection invites teachers to embrace authenticity and create a classroom environment that values genuine connections, constructive... Read more »
During this phase of the coaching cycle, the instructional coach will set a time to meet with the teacher, review the components of authenticity, assist in setting long-term and short-term goals, and determine the necessary steps to pursue those goals. Together, the coach and teacher will choose an... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 24th, 2024
The final and most transformative stage of the instructional Coaching Cycle is the Reflection stage. It involves recurring contemplation with the goal of enhancing teaching approaches. In this stage, participants connect new knowledge to their decision-making process. Teachers assess whether the goals... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 24th, 2024
The observation stage of the coaching cycle provides the instructional coach with an opportunity to observe the agreed-upon learning activity from the goal-setting stage. The coach evaluates progress made toward the goal and determines recommendations for improvement. The teacher facilitates the observation... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 24th, 2024
In this session, participants will explore inquiry-based learning, one of the components of authenticity. Participants will identify barriers to productive student discussion and explore solutions to overcome these barriers. Participants will read a research brief on inquiry-based learning and apply... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 4th, 2024
In this professional learning session, participants explore the structure of a 5E lesson. They evaluate a model lesson from LEARN, determining how each section addresses components of Authenticity. Participants then examine resources on the 5E Model and discuss their findings. Next, participants work... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 15th, 2024
In this session, participants will explore the authenticity component, student-centered learning. First, participants identify characteristics of student-centered learning environments. Next, participants consider common views regarding student engagement and how it affects learning. Participants will... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 14th, 2024
During this professional learning session, participants will explore the principles of authenticity and real-world connections. They will apply academic knowledge to solve and illustrate authentic problems that students may encounter both inside and outside of the classroom. Additionally, they will... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 14th, 2024
