1. Lauren Stelmaschuk, September 29 2017
Follow the Thread: Using Beading as an analogy of Cross Curricular Competencies in Gr 8-10 classes
Lauren Stelmaschuk, September

2. We will be exploring a multi-layered maker project that incorporates deep thought and reflection, traditional/cultural tangible heritage and holistic pedagogies to the revised BC Curriculum. The Focus will be on the “Competencies of the four main core classes – English, Math, Science and Social Studies and a beading project.
Over the course of the day participants will activate the motor/kinesthetic pathways of learning while engaging reflective practice to complete beadwork. The afternoon will build on this foundation and reflection we compare core/curricular competencies in Grades 8 through 10.
Follow the Thread: Using Beading as an analogy of Cross Curricular Competencies in Gr 8-10 classes

3. Little Lady Louse story
Introduction

4. Use Cultural and Tangible heritage project to reflect on professional practice
Rationale
Understand the role competencies hold in making a holistic methodology
Goals of Today
Rationale on reflection: Opportunity to experience a new type of teaching and learning – working with our hands and keeping our minds open to discussion.
Relationship building as we explore passions and offer support and assistance
Not often we get to talk about ourselves and celebrate
We also get to experience the challenge our students face in learning a new skill (beading)
Rationale on competencies: We know cross curricular learning is important, and finally the government has given us tools to implement it.
Access points for all learners in all classes
Not asking to be an English teacher in a science classroom, but rather consider how literacy affects your lessons and what skills your kids need to be successful. Can we combine forces to complement learning – ideas, collaboaration.
An easy way to start using unified language especially is it relates to CORE Competencies

5. Reflection Questions Personal Reflection: What do you teach?
What is your role in education? For your students?
Why do you choose to teach?
What makes an effective teacher?
Why do we feel isolated in our profession? When do you feel connected?
Reflection Questions

6. Reflection Questions Professional Reflection:
What skills do humans need to adult?
What is the role of competencies in education?
Where do you see overlap in what you teach and the other subject matter?
Who is on “your team”?
What analogy is being made with this activity?
What is the symbolism?
Beads? Thread? Colour? Rows? Pattern?
Where did you struggle? Feel successful?
How does this relate to your practice?
What is a next step for you?
Reflection Questions

7. Backwards Design Beadwork Patterning
Overview:
4 discrete sections of one colour each
Each colour is 2 rows of beads
8 rows of a pattern of your own design
Use the graph paper to design
16 rows tall, 8 to 10 beads wide
Backwards Design Beadwork Patterning

8. Instructions

9. Reflection Questions Personal Reflection: What do you teach?
What is your role in education? For your students?
Why do you choose to teach?
What makes an effective teacher?
Why do we feel isolated in our profession? When do you feel connected?
Reflection Questions

10. Break

11. Reflection Continued Professional Reflection:
What skills do humans need to adult?
What is the role of competencies in education?
Where do you see overlap in what you teach and the other subject matter?
Who is on “your team”?
What analogy is being made with this activity?
What is the symbolism?
Beads? Thread? Colour? Rows? Pattern?
Where did you struggle? Feel successful?
How does this relate to your practice?
What is a next step for you?
Reflection Continued

12. Lunch

13. Whole Group Discussion
What stood out for you?
What did you learn today?
What can you take with you?
Where was there struggle? Success?
Whole Group Discussion

14. Take some time to look for the overlaps in the course you teach and the competencies from other courses in the same grade:
Core Competencies
Curricular Competencies
Where is the overlaps?

15. Break

16. Collaboration Where is ________________ in _______________?
How does it impact your classroom?
How can we support each other?
Collaboration

17. Review Goals
“Hidden” Lessons
Collaboration
Closing Statements

18. Final Thoughts