1. Previewing New Content
Design Question 2 – Element 8

2. Previewing New Content
How will you engage students in previewing activities that allow students to access prior knowledge and analyze information?

3. Before we begin…
Before we begin talking about element eight, let’s be sure that there is an understanding about how the elements in Design Question 2 are related. This is important as you plan your lessons. Watch the video on the next slide. Please take notes, documenting how the elements in Design Question 2 are related.

4. How do the elements in DQ2 relate to each other?
Introduction to Design Question 2
DSBPCProDevelopment. "Intro to Design Question #2 Interacting with New Knowledge." YouTube. YouTube, 24 Oct Web. 22 June 2016

5. How are the elements related to each other?
You should have noticed that
Intentional planning is required for all elements in DQ2
Elements 6-9 (in red in the diagram to the right) the teacher directs the student learning.
In elements (in black) the teacher guides the students so that they may work through the information independently. (Gradual Release)
Now let’s talk about element eight, specifically.
Gradual Release
DSBPCProDevelopment. "Intro to Design Question #2 Interacting with New Knowledge." YouTube. YouTube, 24 Oct Web. 9 Mar

6. Review Teacher and Student Evidence NOTE: This list of evidence is not all inclusive but is instead a list of possible examples.

7. Review Scale for Element 8

8. Desired Effect in the Students
Strategies will only produce desired effect when implemented accurately and in the right context. The desired effect is “Students make a link from what they know to what is about to be learned: activating prior knowledge.” To receive an Innovating rating, the teacher must adapt and create new strategies for unique student needs and situations in order for the desired effect to be evident in ALL students.

9. Before watching the video, think about…
How do you help students recall what they have previously learned so that they can use this prior knowledge to learn something new?
How do you give students opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of previous learned content?

10. Example of Element 6: Previewing New Content
Design Question 2, Element 8: Previewing New Content
DSBPCProDevelopment. "Element 8: Previewing New Content." YouTube. YouTube, 07 Nov Web. 22 June 2016.

11. Now that you have watched the video, reflect…
To achieve an Applying rating, how can you help students preview new content while accessing prior knowledge? Need monitoring ideas? Click Here
To achieve an Innovating rating, what are some ways you can adapt and create new strategies to help students preview new content while accessing prior knowledge that addresses ALL unique student needs and situations? Need adaptation ideas? Click Here

12. Remember…
Plan specific instructional techniques for students to engage in for the purpose of recalling prior knowledge about content.
Plan for how you will monitor students individually or in small groups to determine if students are making connections to content.
This element requires the teacher to support students active thinking and how it relates to new content.

13. It’s Your Evaluation, Make the Most of It!
Your evaluator will only rate you on what he/she sees which is OK because it is not necessary for you to have everything checked in the teacher and/or student evidence to receive a good rating. Also, remember you can invite your evaluator to your classroom to see you using this element. You have control of what your evaluator sees.

14. Is This Element in Your PGP?
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Click on the Growth tab
Click on the Plans option.
Open your current plan and fill out a new Reflection Log, answering the appropriate questions.
Decide how you will change your teaching as a result of viewing this module.
Execute your change, reflect on its impact, and complete another Reflection Log in iObservation.

15. How Are You Supported?
Here are resources in case you have further questions:
Your evaluator
Another evaluator on your campus
Your school’s Classroom Practice Mentors (CPMs)
For more examples and resources visit the All About Marzano website
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Previewing New Content – Pasco County Schools