WICOR

W: Writing I: Inquiry C: Collaboration O: Organization R: Reading

Essential Question Which WICOR strategy do you feel you are (will be) strongest in, and why? (2 min) W: Writing I: Inquiry C: Collaboration O: Organization R: Reading

Why Write? Forces the clarification of ideas Good writing requires organization Self-expression, directly impacts ability to build self-efficacy and self-advocacy Essentially, good, trained writers begin to think and work in more organized ways 90% of college professors ranked “the ‘need to write effectively’ as a skill they considered to be of great importance” (Worth, 1990).

Why collaborate? The ability to collaborate stimulates learning through Increasing student personal validation Self-efficacy social integration Self awareness Interdependence, interaction, teamwork, accountability, group processing, reciprocal responsibility Around a learning task (Socratic Circles, etc) increases rigor

Organization Students who practice good organizational skills are: Better prepared for all classes Participate more during instruction/learning Interact with instructors Able to effectively schedule and prioritize AVID: Organization (2012, www.avid.org)

Reading Essential shift Building knowledge through content-rich nonfication and informational texts Reading and then expressing grounded in evidence from the texts Regular practice with complex texts and academic vocabulary Deep Reading Reading Persistence (Schmoker, Jago, 2013)

Inquiry How did you learn to think in college? Teach Inquiry NOW. # 1 presentation mode (80 %) lecture (Ambruster, 2000) Were you able to thoughtfully consider each class, placing the knowledge and applying that to your cognitive process? Teach Inquiry NOW.

EQ You have one thinking minute and two working minutes to address this question: How are my views about professional development shaped by my experiences? My habits? My prejudices?

Inquiry Split your table into ½ Group with longest hair: What would it look like if I asked for professional development to address my weaknesses? Group with shortest hair: What would it look like if I asked for professional development to address my strengths?

Remember: As you work through these activities and this first week You make the training useful Ask for support if you need it (table, team, mentor, coach) Fear is not an option Stay hydrated.

EQ Answer/Reflect on your EQ

EQ Predict what will happen in your classroom as you move from left to right on the continuum through the year.

Continuum What is GIST? Count off at the table 1-5 Practice Mark the text as needed! Count off at the table 1-5 1=W, 2=I, 3=C, 4=O, 5=R Go to the table your number is assigned Read, become experts, create a GIST summary Bring back to your home group Share, discuss

Not everyone learns the same way. Keep the student in mind!

Thank you! Anneliece Kowalik JCMS anneliecekowalik@usd475.org Ext 4848