Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This collection provides learning activities and data analysis guidance on each of the eight aspects of the K20 Culture and Climate survey, as well as a peek into the research that informed the development of this tool. The intention is that you can use these PDs as a whole series or individually as... Read more »
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... Read more »
The term “student-centered learning” is often used to describe a shift from a teacher-centric focus to a student-centric focus. Student-centered learning is embodied in three domains: student agency, scaffolded learning, and the cultural nature of learning. While student agency or voice is imperative... Read more »
Research shows numerous positive correlations between academic achievement and student engagement when using strategies that target engagement. The K20 Center uses an instrument (https://kissce.k20center.ou.edu/) built from this research to facilitate reflective, data-driven action research to increase... Read more »
This collection of lessons covers the fundamental principles and calculations involved in chemical reactions using stoichiometry. It helps students consider the relationship that exist between reactants and products through interactive demonstrations, videos, simulations, and hands-on mole to mole and... Read more »
In this collection, you will find a variety of engaging activities tailored to enhance a professional book study. These include choosing a book, setting discussion norms, and a pool of strategies and custom note organizers for hosting your group's reflections and application ideas related to the book... Read more »
This collection houses a variety of career exploration resources geared towards helping students from 6th through 12th grade have a better understanding of their post-secondary opportunities. These resources provide step-by-step guidance for school staff to facilitate on and off campus visits, as well... Read more »
This collection of club activities provides teachers and facilitators of school clubs with resources for helping students to practice academic skills within the club context. These activities will enhance students' skills in areas such as self-regulation, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical... Read more »
This collection of discussion guides is designed to help mentors facilitate conversations that support the success of concurrent enrollment students as they progress through the semester. Each discussion guide covers a weekly topic and provides guidance for students throughout the concurrent course.... Read more »
This collection is a series of five lessons about health disparities that exist among communities. In Lesson 1, students will learn about what occurs in the respiratory system before, during, and after an asthma attack. In Lesson 2, students will analyze Oklahoma City's air quality and pollutant levels... Read more »
This resource collection equips high school counselors with tools to support students. It includes resources such as handouts and presentations for families on topics like college planning, financial aid, and scholarships. Counselors can use this resource to learn valuable technical skills to provide... Read more »
Several studies have found that using technology in instruction increases student motivation and learning outcomes (Higgins et al, 2017). Such opportunities personalize, engage, and create interactive experiences and an atmosphere of complex collaboration where students work together to solve open-ended... Read more »
