Monday, November 3, 2008

Standards Survival Kit: How to Make Sense of the New AASL Standards

Kathy worked on the Learning Standards Indicators & Assessment Task Force, and was charged to develop a document to expand and support the new learning standards. Her group named the sections, creating a common vocabulary. Today, she explains the concept of benchmarks and corresponding sample behaviors in the AASL Standards. One can combine the strands to weave a unique tapestry of knowledge. It is our job to teach students how to think and how to learn. Kathy reiterates the issue that LTs should be involved in the assessment process (a common reoccurring thread in this conference). She also suggests focusing on a few indicators at a time, not everything has to be done at once. Baby steps.

Susan worked on the Standards and Guidelines Implementation Task Force. This task force developed a plan called, Learning For Life(L4L). According to Susan, "It is the context and content that we bring to learning." L4L scaffolds from Information Power. It is an essential component in developing successful students.


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