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You are a Nutrition student.

You are a Nutrition student. It’s time to start a new vocabulary unit. Your teacher hands out a vocabulary list. Which activity would YOU choose ?. Re-write the list (RED) Create flashcards (BLUE) Illustrate a picture (YELLOW). Record the vocabulary words on your MP3 player (GREEN)

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You are a Nutrition student.

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  1. You are a Nutrition student. It’s time to start a new vocabulary unit. Your teacher hands out a vocabulary list.

  2. Which activity would YOU choose? Re-write the list (RED) Create flashcards (BLUE) Illustrate a picture (YELLOW) Record the vocabulary words on your MP3 player (GREEN) Complete a crossword puzzle (ORANGE) Find & underline the words in a reading (BLACK)

  3. Giving Students Choice in the Classroom: Layered Curriculum Instructional Model

  4. Some findings from brain research NOVELTY is important Stress makes it difficult for us to remember information

  5. Some findings from brain research The brain relaxes if we have CHOICES

  6. What is the Layered Curriculum model? “Dr Kathie Nunley's Layered Curriculum® is a simple method for differentiating instruction in classrooms for all grade levels, and remains the only differentiated instructional method ORIGINALLY designed for high school classrooms.” “Based on current brain-imaging information, Layered Curriculum is a fun and effective student-centered teaching method. This 3-layer model of differentiated instruction encourages complex thinking and holds students highly accountable for their learning.” --help4teachers.com

  7. Please work with a partner to identify key words from this definition: “Dr Kathie Nunley's Layered Curriculum® is a simple method for differentiating instruction in classrooms for all grade levels, and remains the only differentiated instructional method ORIGINALLY designed for high school classrooms.” “Based on current brain-imaging information, Layered Curriculum is a fun and effective student-centered teaching method. This 3-layer model of differentiated instruction encourages complex thinking and holds students highly accountable for their learning.” --help4teachers.com

  8. Why Layered Curriculum? Why now? Many students are disengaged

  9. Why Layered Curriculum? Why now? Students need to develop application & critical analysis skills to deal with a complex world

  10. Why Layered Curriculum? Why now? One-size-fits-all models do NOT work for today’s diverse students

  11. Layered Curriculum as umbrella model Differentiated instruction Cooperative Learning Multiple Intelligences Interdisciplinary teaching Rigor & Relevance

  12. The crux of Layered Curriculum is CHOICE You just finished reading an article on fats. With a partner, create 3 follow-up activities.

  13. 3 Levels of Layered Curriculum 1st -Level: Basic Knowledge & Skills 2nd -Level: Application 3rd -Level: Analysis

  14. 1st-Level: Basic Knowledge & Skills General understanding of the topic Develop basic skills

  15. 1st -Level: WL Examples Vocabulary lists Flashcards Illustrate vocabulary Vocabulary games Reading comprehension questions

  16. 1st -Level: Examples Math problems Fill-in the blanks Current event Game

  17. 1st -Level: Examples Explanation of class notes Team reads Listening comprehension activities Video worksheets

  18. 1st -Level: Examples Station activities Quia quizzes Online skills practice Flashcards

  19. 2nd -Level: Application Apply & manipulate information and skills

  20. 2nd -Level: Examples Create travel brochure Create postcard Write email to a friend

  21. 2nd -Level: Examples Participate in a videoconference Complete a webquest Write a poem Write a short story

  22. 3rd -Level: Analysis Students think CRITICALLY about the content *Interdisciplinary connections Open-ended projects

  23. 3rd -Level: Examples ECONOMICS--Create & explain a budget (in euros) for a trip you plan to take to Spain.

  24. 3rd -Level: Examples ART & GEOGRAPHY--Locate 5 museums in Europe that house works by VanGogh. Choose one work and explain and analyze it.

  25. 3rd-Level: Examples HISTORY-Investigate the influence of various immigrant groups as they came to the US throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Choose 5 words that became part of American culture due to the contributions of these immigrants.

  26. 3rd -Level: Examples ARCHITECTURE-Choose one building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Pennsylvania. Describe it and explain how it utilizes five mathematical concepts and incorporates local, natural elements.

  27. Unit Sheets How Layered Curriculum model is operationalized Divided into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd levels

  28. Unit Sheets Students choose from a variety of assignments in each level

  29. Unit Sheets Maximum # of points / section Students complete assignments based on their personal grade goal

  30. Unit Sheets Target completion dates vs. due dates

  31. Homework in Layered Curriculum Model Students determine what they should do for homework based on target completion dates & deadlines

  32. Assessment in Layered Curriculum Model Use of rubrics 2nd& 3rd-Level assignments graded like traditional projects

  33. Assessment in Layered Curriculum Model Regular quizzes, tests, performance assessments The UNIQUE feature…

  34. The Oral Defense Students PROVE what they know in one-on-one interview with teacher

  35. The Oral Defense Accountability for 1st -Level assignments Eliminates busy work, copying, cheating

  36. The Oral Defense Teacher connects multiple times per week with EVERY student

  37. The Oral Defense Student chooses when he/she is ready for oral defense

  38. Second Chance/Mastery Learning Students may “re-do” oral defense until they meet their target grade

  39. The Oral Defense If a student can’t explain it, he/she doesn’t get credit

  40. Some practical advantages… Students are in control of their grades Students (parents) know EXACTLY what to expect

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