Surfing the National Curriculum Magnolia Retreat September 29, 2012 Presenters: Teresa Hardin Cindy Lewis Connie Locklear Debbie Locklear Lori Locklear Amanda Tyner
Common Core Face (Engagement) Draw a face that represents how you feel about the curriculum shift that has occurred with common core. When the music begins, find a person to share your face with.
Common Core Tidal Waves (Explore) Individually, list two common core tidal (concerns) that you have (3 minutes) Find a shoulder partner to share (5 minutes)
Sunburn Activity Buzz at your table about your common core tidal waves. What is the most common core sunburn that you experienced? (You must come to consensus.) Post your sunburn on chart paper with a graphic.
Teambuilding (Explain) Relevance of teambuilding Collaboration Communication Critical Thinking Focus Coherence
“What is your true direction?” North, South, East, West “What is your true direction?”
Why are learning styles important? (Elaboration) Right Brain vs Left Brain Auditory Kinesthetic Visual Tactile
Determine your learning style (Evaluation) Go to one of the following websites and discover your learning style Complete the online survey: http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/w1_interactive1.html Learning Styles Inventory Test: http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsitest2.html Learning Styles Test: http://faculty.ucc.edu/business-greenbaum/LearningStlyes.htm Multiple Intelligences: http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/index.htm
Reflect on this morning’s activities Sunset Reflection Reflect on this morning’s activities