Course Description

The goal of the Standards Based Learning Modules is to review all components associated with effective standards-based instruction and be able to know, understand, and facilitate a standards based learning environment. 

Course Objectives

• To examine various approaches/philosophies of standards based learning
• To develop and implement strategies that will promote deeper  student understanding in a standards based learning environment
• To be able to use a variety of techniques and strategies for fostering a standards based learning environment
• To explore, learn, and use instructional strategies that will develop and enhance academic achievement in a standards based learning environment
• To develop effective lesson plans for a standards based classroom
• To be able to work collaboratively with other educators in preparation for teaching and learning in a standards based environment
• To be able to use a variety of formal and informal methods to monitor and assess students’ progress
• To provide participants with the opportunity to explore, prepare and facilitate a standards based learning environment

Module I

(10 hours)

• Research
• Background
• Pedagogy
• Georgia DOE School Keys and Class Keys
• Definitions
• Standards/ Elements
• Connections to RTI

Module II

(20 hours)

• What does a Standards Based Learning Classroom Look Like?
• Elements of a Standards Based Learning Classroom
• Artifacts (graphic organizers, word wall, work stations, standards, EQs, rubrics, samples of student work, technology related products, etc.)
• Instructional observations (strategies, differentiation, assessments, grouping, etc.)

Module III

(30 hours)

• Modeling and using effective standards based classroom strategies
• Modeling and using collaborative planning techniques
• Preparing standards based lesson plans
• Grading in a standards based classroom
• Using standards based assessment tools
• Quantitative Data:
• Formative Assessments
• Summative Assessments
• Qualitative Data:

§ Observation