Instructional Orientation: Learning for All This module was created by the Technology Leadership Institute’s Web Library in collaboration with Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch ISD

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Vision Statement In partnership and collaboration with parents and community, we will provide an integrated educational program of quality, equity, challenge and innovation to every student. See the Vision and Mission Statements on Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch ISD home page in the Featured Links.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Mission Statement We dedicate all our efforts and resources to the education and preparation of all students. See the Vision and Mission Statements on Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch ISD home page in the Featured Links.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Read more about Lawrence Lezotte in the Featured Links.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All

High Yield Strategies High yield strategies make a predictable difference in student learning and performance.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All A system is... “a network of independent components that work together to try to accomplish the aim of the system.” -W. Edward Deming

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Mission Statement We dedicate all our efforts and resources to the education and preparation of all students. See the Vision and Mission Statements on Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch ISD home page in the Featured Links.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All High Yield Strategies High yield strategies make a predictable difference in student learning and performance.High yield strategies make a predictable difference in student learning and performance. Choose two to three High yield strategies to implement in the classroom.Choose two to three High yield strategies to implement in the classroom.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All High Yield Strategies Teach what you test.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Graduate Profile Responsible individuals who: Model productive citizenshipModel productive citizenship Practice successful personal managementPractice successful personal management Demonstrate character values and ethical behaviorDemonstrate character values and ethical behavior Appreciate the value of diversityAppreciate the value of diversity Function effectively as team membersFunction effectively as team members

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Graduate Profile Competent learners who: Continually pursue and integrate knowledgeContinually pursue and integrate knowledge Achieve academic standardsAchieve academic standards Apply various forms of technologyApply various forms of technology Seek educational and career optionsSeek educational and career options Produce quality productsProduce quality products

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Graduate Profile Complex thinkers who: Solve problems criticallySolve problems critically Create original ideas and solutionsCreate original ideas and solutions Understand and apply systems thinkingUnderstand and apply systems thinking Effective communicators who: Read with understandingRead with understanding Interpret informationInterpret information Interact through listening and speakingInteract through listening and speaking Write clearlyWrite clearly

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Assumptions Learn more about curriculum alignment in the Featured Links and Supporting Materials.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Opportunity Should Knock for Everyone The lack of opportunity to learn and practice is often misinterpreted as the lack of ability to learn.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Time Time on Task = MasteryTime on Task = Mastery Monitor student performance.Monitor student performance.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Instructional tasks and student activities need to: Motivate the students.Motivate the students. Hold their interest throughout the instruction.Hold their interest throughout the instruction.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Restructure the Right Way, Based on Research Appropriate level of difficultyAppropriate level of difficulty Appropriate length of timeAppropriate length of time SuccessSuccess

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Brain Research The learner must perceive the material to be meaningful.The learner must perceive the material to be meaningful. Read more about Brain Research in the Featured Links.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Brain Research The learner must perceive the material to be meaningful.The learner must perceive the material to be meaningful. Graphic organizers aid students in comprehension and increase retention.Graphic organizers aid students in comprehension and increase retention. Read more about Brain Research in the Featured Links.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Graphic Organizers Learn more about Graphic Organizers in Supporting Materials.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Brain Research The learner must perceive the material to be meaningful.The learner must perceive the material to be meaningful. Graphic organizers aid students in comprehension and increase retention.Graphic organizers aid students in comprehension and increase retention. Read more about Brain Research in the Featured Links.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Brain Research Read more about Brain Research in the Featured Links. The learner must perceive the material to be meaningful.The learner must perceive the material to be meaningful. Graphic organizers aid students in comprehension and increase retention.Graphic organizers aid students in comprehension and increase retention. Immediate feedback is needed.Immediate feedback is needed.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Technology Teachers can individualize instruction.Teachers can individualize instruction. Students have access to a multitude of resources.Students have access to a multitude of resources.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All High Impact Techniques Cooperative or team learning strategies create win-win opportunities for all students.Cooperative or team learning strategies create win-win opportunities for all students. Cross-age tutoring.Cross-age tutoring. Read more about Cooperative Learning and Cross-age tutoring in Supporting Materials.

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Create Enduring Partnerships SchoolSchool HomeHome Community CitizensCommunity Citizens BusinessesBusinesses

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Expectations Read the book, Learning for All by Larry LezotteRead the book, Learning for All by Larry Lezotte Keep a double-entry journalKeep a double-entry journal

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Expectations Select 2-3 strategies to implement in the classroomSelect 2-3 strategies to implement in the classroom Set some goalsSet some goals

Instructional Orientation: Learning for All Expectations At the conclusion of the Instructional Orientation modules, you will be required to meet with your appraiser to review the expectations listed.