Sequencing
Learning Progressions
Module 2: Sequencing Learning Progressions
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Breaking down the standard with sequencing learning progressions is so important for our scholars! Not only does it help them get an idea of what is expected of them, but it also helps scholars make sense 0f what they are learning. Think about the scholar that takes longer to process their learning, the scholar that needs repetition, the scholar that needs bite-sized chunks, sequencing learning progressions helps all of our scholars work towards the same goals at a pace that's right!
Few noteworthy items:
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sequencing of learning progressions frames the planning needed for students to
reliably learn
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progressions are more fine-grained and describe the intermediate steps students
will use to reach mastery
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progressions are like tent poles for a unit of study in that delineate the major
supports for the standard
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progressions are the essential core concepts and processes that underlie the
standard
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progressions are broader statements from which the daily learning intentions are
developed
Unpacking the Standard
with learning progressions
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Task
Part 1: Share two specific
ways that you feel unpacking the standards, by using sequencing learning
progressions, can directly impact
student learning in your classroom? (Specific scholars, behavior prone
scholars, scholars with learning disabilities, etc.)
Part 2: Respond to one other colleague’s post with a comment, suggestion,
thought, etc
Enjoy
your week!
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By using sequencing learning it will give students an opportunity to review and use skills learned and apply them to new concepts. It allows the students an opportunity to begin with easier concepts and to build upon those concepts. There will be a sense of success even if they aren’t able to master all concepts. Learning progressions will also be effective in helping with classroom management. Students will have a sequence of steps to take vs. trying to reach an end goal.
ReplyDeleteTamekia,
DeleteThanks for highlighting the importance of scholars, "will have a sense of success..."! I believe that is one of the keys to help motivate scholars to keep moving towards their goal and help lower their frustration levels. :)
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DeleteIt definitely helps students to become less frustrated. I can't tell you how many times I hear, "I can't do this." This will definitely help with that.
DeleteTamekia, I like how you connected learning progressions with classroom management. If teachers have a focused lesson, where students know what is expected of them and how they will meet those expectations in manageable steps; it will positively affect student engagement, trickling down to better classroom management and behavior.
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ReplyDeleteUsing sequencing learning progressions, can directly impact student learning in my classroom by allowing scholars who tend to shut down if just given the goal… take one step at a time and celebrate the completion of each step towards their final goal.
ReplyDeleteAlso, some of my advanced scholars want to help other scholars, but they get frustrated because they are not sure how they completed the task… sometimes they do the other scholar’s work instead of telling and showing them the step by step sequencing… but when I use and show step by step learning progression all scholars can show and tell other scholars how to get to the goal… step by step. Because I teach multiple grade levels, I invite all my scholars take to turns being an “Scholar helper” with lower grade levels.
I like how you mentioned the fact that your scholars love to help other scholars who seem to be struggling. Although I only teach first grade, I see it happening in younger scholars too. Scholars are able to give their friend the answer but do not know how to help. I like how you mentioned that the step by step progression would aid in this situation- I totally agree! This is something that I think could definitely be focused upon more in my teacher/TA led small groups.
DeleteBrianna Cosgrove
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy
I agree with what you said when you talked about that you have some advance scholars that are wanting to help the others that might being struggling. I see the same thing in my 3rd grade class setting. I see the scholars that go around wanting to help but are not sure how to help their classmates without showing them what to do instead of them doing it for that classmate. We need to make sure that we are giving our scholars the tools to help others.
DeleteJanine,
DeleteI really like the word you used, "cerebrate". I think too often that our scholars just see school as a chore and a task that has to be done, which is true to some extent, but why not make it fun? Celebrating is such a great description of a term that was not used when I was growing up. You either understood the concept or you didn't and the only "celebrating" for me came when I got my test scores. I think it takes the little celebrations to culminate into a big celebration where everyone is enjoying their accomplishments.
Zach Brubaker
5th Grade - GVP
Janine, I liked what you said, "Using sequencing learning progressions, can directly impact student learning in my classroom by allowing scholars who tend to shut down if just given the goal… take one step at a time and celebrate the completion of each step towards their final goal."
DeleteOften times, in my experience, I have noticed that the students in the classroom with bad behavior due to lack of success, it's mostly due to the lack of understanding. If we as educators, would give our struggling scholars a step by step process and allow them to experience some form of success, little by little and one step at a time we will be able to reach them.
Thanks for sharing!
Unpacking the standards will be helpful towards my scholars in a number of ways.
ReplyDeleteThe first way that I see this method to be useful is that it will allow my scholars to review or be reminded of benchmarks/standards that they have already mastered. Too often I notice my scholars to forget a skill that we have already accomplished. Laying out a set of skills that scholars should know in order to master a standard will allow them to remember what they already know.
Another way in which I can see unpacking the standards to directly impact my scholars is those scholars who do not meet the grade-level ability of other scholars around them. Since we are laying out a set of steps and guidelines to follow for success, every scholar is able to achieve the same goal- as long as each step along the way is mastered. It may take some scholars more time in order to reach the end goal, but laying out a path for success will ensure that each scholar is able to be successful.
I mentioned on a colleague's post that I plan to review and spiral standards already mastered in my small groups this year. I see this as a good opportunity to revisit lessons that were previously taught.
Brianna Cosgrove
George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy
Hey Brianna,
DeleteI think the idea about reviewing standards in a small group is such a good idea. I feel like too many times my students will forget things that I thought were already taught or learned. Using the standards of the past grade will allow you to cover all your bases with your prior knowledge. I think I am also going to do this! Great idea!
Paige Palmer
PLA103
Yes I totally agree that it takes some scholars longer than others to reach the end goal. By using learning progressions, students are able to monitor their own progress and know exactly what steps to take next. If they aren’t sucessful at a certain point they are able to go back and review previous learning progressions to help them
Deletetowards their goal. In this case, everyone can have an individualized learning plan and continuously learn something new or different.
Tamekia West, Oak Park Elementary
Hi! I wanted to say from last week that I would love to collaborate with you this next school year! I am always looking for insight :). I agree this week has been inspiring to see how the standards can truly be broken down to be used in smaller settings as well as essentially providing a checklist to follow while building upon the standard. Definitly a method I will be using daily to reach each student.
DeleteOne way that unpacking the standards, by using sequencing learning progressions, can directly impact my students is that by looking at prior knowledge of my students now at Foster Elementary versus prior students at Deer Park Elementary, I know that my students now have a lot less prior knowledge and schema with regards to their learning. They have a lot less stamina and loose focus much easier. They give up. If I can make sure that they have all the tools that they need as the year progresses, they will be more apt to be successful in any assessment that I give them. It will ensure that there are no “holes” is their learning. This will benefit them in that they will be less frustrated. They will begin to feel much more comfortable and confident in what they are learning.
ReplyDeleteAnother way it will benefit my students is that it will prepare them for the assessment and will enable them to do as well as possible. I love how, as the year progresses, they begin to say how easy things are and how easy the tests are becoming.
Rosemary Graf
Foster Elementary
I really like that it forces us to focus on prior knowledge/learning and embeds time to review concepts. It’s very easy for students to forget something that hasn’t been discussed or learned about recently.
DeleteI agree. When students feel that they have the tools that they need to be successful they are more confident in what they know and will most likely do well on assessments.
DeleteI like that you said, "It will ensure that there are no "holes" in their learning." This is such a great way to think of it and to understand what the purpose of the learning progressions really is.
DeleteCarissa Gangi - Foster Elementary
I love how you mention the importance of knowing about our scholar's prior knowledge. I know personally I have assumed that scholars know something and had to adjust a lesson because they didn't know what I thought. I had to go back and reteach building blocks in order to get to my actual standard. Having the learning progression will help to assess prior knowledge previous to lessons.
DeleteI also love how you mentioned the difference between scholars at two different schools. As teachers we need to realize that everyone has different experiences and exposures. We have the job of figuring out their prior knowledge and helping scholars grow.
Charlene Long-Trix
One way that unpacking the standards can affect my students is allowing them to see why they are learning what they are learning. Especially for the older students, they are getting to a point in school where they don't want to learn anything without a reason. Unpacking the standard will allow my students to see why we are learning it and why it is important for a future job or future information to be learned.
ReplyDeleteAnother reason why it is important is to allow the teacher to feel comfortable in what they are teaching. I know that when I teach something I don't feel completely comfortable with, I don't explain the information well and we are all lost. I think when you unpack the standards needed, it allows for the teacher to be well-prepared before the lesson and it allows the student to see that you know what you are talking about.
Knowing all the parts of the standards is so important because I feel like it is getting my students ready for the big tests they have, and for the next grade. If not all the standards are covered, I feel like I am not doing my job.
Paige Palmer
PLA103
You hit the nail on the head with your comment about students not wanting to "learn anything without a reason." While doing the module this week I recognized the benefit of unpacking the standards as a tool to promote student awareness to the benefit of learning the information as well.
Delete"Why are we learning this?" I believe resonates with all students everywhere!Unpacking the standards helps me to create lessons that are relevant to students and that they also can apply to real world situations. Working with middle schoolers is sometimes a daunting task in getting them to see the relevance.
DeletePaige,
DeleteI was thinking about this earlier in the week. If we don't have all the pieces to the machine, how can we build it. We can't teach a subject matter and leave out critical pieces that apply. Similarly, you can't build a new home and leave out crucial parts to that home. I love this idea of being able to have all of our pieces in front of us for our lessons and starting with a solid foundation. Then, we add the support beams, walls, drywall, plumbing, electric, etc. If we take the time to see the end result and work backwards we can all end up building a lesson or a project that is really incredible for our scholars. I see it as an "educational mansion" of possibilities!
Zach Brubaker
5th Grade - GVP
I’m hoping that by using learning progressions in the classroom this upcoming year, students are able to “see the big picture, and do the steps to get there.” One thing that students constantly did in the social studies classroom was skip steps in order to get to, what they felt, was the point of any assignment or activity. Of course they didn’t learn the intended skills so I found myself having to reteach lessons too often.
ReplyDeleteWhen implementing learning progressions, I plan on using a tracking system so that I am able to clearly see where students are struggling and also so that when I need to speak with parents regarding a scholars academic progress I can give them very specific details as to what their child is struggling with.
Shannon,
DeleteI completely agree that scholars often skip steps in the learning to get to what they think was the point of the assignment. Many seem to be more focused on finishing than actually learning. Hopefully breaking the standards into learning progressions will focus the scholars on the step by step process rather than the end product. I also really like your idea of tracking student progress so that our communication with parents is specific and clear. I think this tracking would also be beneficial for scholars. They will be able to see their progress toward mastering the standard and it may provide them the motivation to keep going instead of giving up if they are struggling.
Unpacking the standards will brings clarity to me as a teacher which will directly impacts students. Not only can learning and targets be expressed at deep levels, but when discussed with the students, achievement is impacted. My students will feel successful because they are starting with lower concepts which they would master before moving on. When students wrestle with the “what” and the “why” of the learning objective or understanding moves past surface to deep. And what you will find is a well-articulated response when you ask students what they are learning and why.
ReplyDeleteHello Mr Gillard!
DeleteThis is a great point you make about discussing learning objectives with scholars. Making sure they know what skills are expected is important. And giving them the opportunity to explain what they know and don't know allows you to track each learning progression.
Brandon, you are absolutely right, when the students have a thorough understanding of the what and the why of the learning process, it makes the process easier and less stressful for the learner. Starting with the lower concepts and progressing to the more difficult will allow the scholars to experience success in learning and make them more willing to tackle the more difficult concepts later. Once they experience success they are less likely to shut down.
DeleteThanks for sharing!
Module 2- Unpacking the standards benefit both the teacher and the students. A well sequenced lesson identifies the concepts and the the skills that students are to learn. I've noted that when working with English Language Learners (ELL's)effective lesson sequencing allows for smoother transitions from one concept/skill to another in a given standard. When I plan with the end goal in mind; I can plan for what I intend to happen during each lesson which will allow students to make the transition between lessons smoothly. They will also be better prepared to absorb new material when it is presented. Additionally, it allows me to scaffold learning by providing additional supports(specific skill activities, organizers, etc...)that meet individual student needs as students encounter the more difficult and complex concepts leading to mastery.
ReplyDeleteBarbara I too agree that the unpacked standards give a more defined road map for lessons. They not only help to formulate the end task, but also allows us to create assessments along the way to track student's progression towards successfully mastering the standard.
DeleteI agree with you that this will help with backwards planning. As teacher we have an end in mind but often struggle to get there. I have had huge success with using exit tickets daily for reading and math. It helps scholars reflect on what they have learned as well as allowing me to see if I need to reteach, adjust or move forward.
DeleteCharlene Long-Trix Academy
Unpacking the standards, using sequencing learning progressions will directly impact my students in several ways. As has been mentioned by several participants, learning progressions bring clarity to both the students and the teacher. It's like having Google Maps guide you to your ultimate destination, so no one gets lost. Some students may need to spend a little longer at certain way points, but eventually all will get there because of the map. This helps the teacher maintain focus and plan for both intervention and enrichment.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, learning progression sequences allow teachers to individualize the implementation of the standards for his or her unique group of students. I teach gifted students and this will allow my students to work on the standards, capitalizing on their unique strengths and skills.
I like the idea of the Google map to guide the students and the teacher. I can relate to students who need to spend a little longer to learn and master information as my special education students often do.
DeleteTwo ways that unpacking the standards by using sequencing learning progressions that will directly impact student learning in my classroom would be that it would give me an idea of what previous knowledge my students know to or may not know so they can master that standard. It would help me with my teacher led/small group. For example if we were learning about main idea and my students in one group did not know how to recognize the central or main idea when the author provides a topic sentence, then I know that I need to back up and make sure I cover that before moving on with the rest of the standard. A second way that this would directly impact my students learning is that it would give them a sense of success. My students would be able to feel good about themselves. They may have not mastered the whole standard but have part of it mastered and when we revisit the standard, which will happen, the students would be able to use that previous knowledge that they had gained and apply it to being able to achieve mastery of the standard.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the vertical and horizontal outlook on the standards most definitely allow teachers and students to gauge where they are coming from and where they need to go. It gives a deeper look at the hopeful outcome for successfully attaining that standard.
DeleteUnpacking the standards using sequence learning progression can help many of my students. Due to their disabilities they all need repetition of the material, extra time to process that material, and breaking the material down into smaller steps. These are things that we do daily in our small groups. If the general education teacher is also implementing this practice in their classroom it will not only be helpful for the special education students who will have the material presented to them this way in their small group as well as in their general education classroom but also for their students who may need extra support but are not identified as students with a disability.
ReplyDeleteKelly I agree that students often need repetition of materials and more time to process content. Breaking down materials in step by step process is usually very beneficial for students with disabilities. Unpacking the standards by using sequencing creates a level playing field for all students despite their specific needs or differences.
DeleteKatherine Lee Valenti - Foster Elementary
DeleteI agree. Most of my students need the daily repetitive exposure to the basic skills. If this becomes common practice it goes a long way for kids who really need to grasp those skills before moving on. My only fear is that you get stuck in the basic skills and never make it to the new concept - given time constraints and dealing with other issues that arise on a day to day basis in the classroom. I think there is a balance when in a general ed classroom of repeating the basics and moving on in order to challenge the higher level thinkers.
I agree, Kelly. If there is consistency across the board, it forms a routine so students don't have a different routine for each class they visit. I've had my inclusion students pulled out for small group instruction. If the inclusion teacher and gen ed teacher are unpacking the standards in a similar way, students become more familiar with the routine. Familiarity in routines may help decrease behavior issues as well as increase understanding.
DeleteUnpacking the standards helped in my classroom with sequencing the learning by allowing us to all be aware of not only the goal, but also the assessment portion. For example: "Today i will ask and answer questions about a text, so that I can determine the main idea. I'm successful if I can use key details to support my response.being able to use student friendly terminology also allowed students to be more accountable for the learning through the unpacked standard verbiage. I had a student remind his group members about the outcome of the lesson by referring consistently to the learning target created from the unpacked standard. He was able to keep his classmates on task by annotating ONLY the details that supported the main idea.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the example of your students reminding each other of the learning target. It always melts my heart when we hear our words coming out of the students. I think by unpacking the standards and teaching in the learning progression it helps us to be better teachers and ensure our student more success in school.
DeleteTanya Ellis-TBLA
I also like how you used the example of your scholars reminding their classmates of the steps. I too have had huge success with my scholars using the steps this year. The steps help them, as well as me, stay organized and give them a path for their learning as stated in the book.
DeleteCharlene Long-Trix Academy
Module 2: Sequencing Learning Progressions
ReplyDeleteUnpacking the standards by using sequencing can directly impact student learning by providing a pathway to proficiency for all learners. The rate may be different for students based on their ability level. This pathway to progression will also translate to increased self-esteem and confidence especially among students with disabilities. I also think it will be beneficial for students to have unit boundaries and a more step by step process to achieving desired outcomes. The process will take time but it will have true purpose and be more meaningful to student learning.
Hello Sharita!!! I totally agree and like how you stated the progression will aid in building confidence and self-esteem for scholars. This progression also allows those advance students to fully understand where they are headed when the more complex step occurs. Some times we as educators overlook those "advanced scholars" who also need to understand their learning path.
DeleteK.Adams
PLA@Jones-Clark
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ReplyDeletePart 1: Share two specific ways that you feel unpacking the standards, by using sequencing learning progressions, can directly impact student learning in your classroom? (Specific scholars, behavior prone scholars, scholars with learning disabilities, etc.)
ReplyDelete1. I have been in the classroom before and I learned so much about what NOT to do when it comes to planning and instruction. A textbook lesson plan will not work for all of your scholars. I tended to gravitate more toward the lesson planning of a standard, goals, guided practice, assessment, etc. It worked some of the time, but most of the time it left my scholars in the dust of confusion. I think the sequencing of a standard is crucial for all students needs. For those scholars who have no issues picking up the information, this is the time to stretch and challenge them while also using them to help your instruction of the other scholars in the class. I believe the practice of sequencing a standard is crucial for students behaviors because it allows the educator the chance to get creative. I am a visual/hands-on learner myself, and I need the tangible things to solidify my understanding. I believe that when a child is engaged in learning, they become busy in the process of doing so, which focuses negative behaviors into positive outcomes. I currently work at the YMCA and I can tell you that the more engaging you are in your teaching, the less behavior issues you will have. I try to provide so much activity so that there isn't time for a student at the Y to act out in a negative way.
Katherine Lee Valenti (Foster Elementary): Module 2
ReplyDeleteUnpacking the standards by determining my learning progressions can impact the learners in my class in a variety of ways.
1. It can help the teacher determine the students prior knowledge and the areas that may be repetitive and lend to boredom or simply wasted time in the classroom. Which as a result can help in leveraging your higher students to push them further along more quickly. Oppositely it can show you where the skills would be repetitive and you can use this reinforcement to really make sure your lower tiered students get a review and really understand those basic skills that they should have prior knowledge of. Doing this would give a greater desired outcome of the expectation.
2. It also helps to make sure that you do not have too many learning progressions making a unit unmanageable in a realistic daily classroom setting. By sitting down and listing the skills you can see what is necessary and what is not therefore setting realistic expectations and helping your students to see the "Why" in the daily expectation which is crucial for student motivation.
When breaking down a standard, it is necessary to have a general outline of what students should be learning each day. It is an important part of the planning process because teachers have to look at the learning progressions written out in order to make necessary changes such as moving the order to learning progressions around, or taking/ adding learning.
ReplyDeleteOne way that unpacking the standards using learning progressions would help my scholars is by allowing the students to develop necessary skills piece by piece, in order to master the standard down the road. For example, I teach first grade and many of my previous scholars did not come in with sufficient background knowledge in many areas. Take reading for example, if the standard is compare and contrast fiction and non fiction texts, but my students do not know what fiction and non fiction even are, then I know that my learning progression will have to start with teaching what is fiction, and then later teaching what is non-fiction.
Another specific way that using learning progressions would help my scholars is by allowing students to work at their own pace. For example, in my classes I have always had some students working below, at, and above grade level. If I know my above grade level students already know what I am teaching today, then I will have their assignment be a challenge, possibly something that is higher up on the learning progression. Learning progressions greatly aides teachers in differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all scholars.
Carissa Gangi - Foster Elementary
DeleteI like that you said using the learning progressions would help, "by allowing the students to develop necessary skills piece by piece, in order to master the standard down the road." This is what my main take-away was as well. Yes, the standard is the overall goal, but it's important to know what steps are necessary to eventually master it.
The learning progression provides a way to build upon the last standard and form a connection between standards. Scholars who have not mastered the previous standard will still be getting some practice with the skills required to master the standard. A teacher could demonstrate the progression to the scholars so they have an understanding of how the standards build on one another. I feel like in doing this, it gives them a rationale as to why it is important to master each standard in order to grasp the concepts to come.
ReplyDeleteHello Mrs. Trotter! I am Briana Porter, I also teach at Jones-Clark. I teach 1st grade and will start my second year this coming school year. What grade will you be teaching? I look forward to meeting you! I agree that the learning progressions provide a way for students and the teacher to build upon and form a connection to the standards being taught. In a way I did this last year but I am sure it would have been much more beneficial to have written it out each week.
DeleteAgain, it was great to see your name on here and I look forward to meeting you in person!
I love how you stated that it gives scholars a rationale for why it is important to master each standard. It is so important for scholars to understand the why. Most of the time if they don't see the purpose of doing something then it will be meaningless and they will not benefit.
DeleteCharlene Long-Trix Academy
Yolanda Lang (Jones Clark ES) June 14, 2019 Module 2
ReplyDeleteBeginning your planning with unpacking the standards and identifying and using sequencing learning progressions will directly impact student learning in my classroom by first leveling the playing field, and second, by making differentiation an easier process from the beginning.
When introducing a standard to the class as a whole, some students will immediately understand what you are talking about, and some will require it broken down into smaller segments to understand. Initially breaking it down helps not only the struggling students, including those who may not understand the academic language used in the standard, but also the teacher as he/she plans the sequence of the lesson. Preparing a list of learning progressions allows the teacher to take in account what prior knowledge is needed, and to make sure each student is equipped with what is needed in order to be successful.
Using small groups to teach the necessary preskills, as well as providing learning activities for those students needing more background information provides for differentiation for the different levels of learners in the classroom.
Yolanda,
DeleteI agree with how unpacking and creating your learning progression objectives will help you know what background information your students need to master the standard. Also, how using this information to work in small group is a plus and will support all your scholars at their different level to be successful learners.
The Learning Progression is an essential tool to help us teach the standards, this allows us to unpack the standard (objective) in small particles. For example: I have used the learning progression in the lower grades as in K a standard is to count to 100, and in First grade count to 120. These standards can be taught in smaller groups to help achieve mastery. Also, it allows for the students that master numbers at a faster pace to go deeper in the standard.
ReplyDeleteIn second grade when the standard was more specific, I have done a pre test, this allows me to see what background the students have and how to plan my learning progression objectives accordingly to the class and where they stand, this allows me to use my teaching time more effectively.
School: PLA 103 Indianapolis
Hi Ms Luna
DeleteI love your idea of teaching the standards in smaller groups. This way is especially good when working on math learning progressions. Scholars who are at thee same level can work together.
There are several ways that unpacking the standards, using sequencing learning progressions, can directly impact student learning in the classroom. First of all, it allows the teachers to plan successfully in a way that will meet the students needs. Knowing what the scholars are expected to know and planning lessons with the end in mind will ensure that the lesson will reach the desired goal. Secondly, it will allow the teacher to reach all students, even the struggling students, because using the step by step process (sequencing) allows for opportunities to access all students at each step, stopping along the way, to ensure all scholars are successful, and reteaching when necessary. It also leaves opportunities for small groupings, peer tutoring, and direct instructional practices.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I agree that the learning progressions benefit both teacher and students. They allow us to visualize the steps needed to bring the learning to the levels of the struggling students, and they also ensure that we can plan effectively to reach as many students as possible.
DeleteTamon Williams
Foster Elem
I just completed my 1st year as a 1st grade teacher and it was a very tough year but I learned so much and still have a deep love for teaching! I did not really learn how to break down a standard the way it showed but I loved how the module explained it. It makes so much sense to me because it really allows the scholars to begin at a small more simple step and slowly build upon that skill to the ultimate skill level set forth in the standards for 1st grade. There were many times I could have used this skill of unpacking the standards to really reach my students and help those that were really struggling. It almost gives you a checklist for the standard. The other reason I now believe breaking down the standards this way is beneficial because it also allows the teacher to know where they need to stop and focus if scholars are having difficulty understanding that level of the standard.
ReplyDeleteBriana Porter
School: PLA @ Jones-Clark Elementary
Hi Briana,
DeleteI also will be teaching first grade at Jones-Clark! My first year teaching first grade was a rough one as well, and like you, it made me appreciate teaching so much because of how much I learned.
I like how you mention it gives you sort of a checklist for the standard. That is a great way to put it. It allows you to break down the standard step by step so that we can help our struggling scholars succeed.
I also agree with you that breaking down the standard in this way allows the teacher to know where they need to stop and possibly re-teach or enrich.
Learning Progressions could impact my class by helping me to figure out what students may already know or do not know. I feel this can help me with some behavior students because those that know tend to act our when bored and I can place them earlier on by students that may need extra help. I also think that the learning progressions also will help me to be focused on what and how the standard needs to be taught and at what point.
ReplyDeleteMarty Castellon - Trix Academy Detroit Michigan
Delete(K-8) Certified Health and P.E Teacher
We are still in school - :) 1 week left and I love reading all of the posts that different teachers are posting. It helps me think outside the box and gives me great ideas!!!
Hi there - I do believe that learning progression are huge in the classroom as well. It helps those that do get bored along with those that do need help. It helps in all areas especially the classroom expectations. I find that when you do this - you get a better gage on all of your students on a week to week basis. It helps you stay organized and it helps us Teach to the ability the scholar needs to be able to get to the goal to where they feel valued, and a sense of pride!
Unpacking the standards, by using sequencing learning progressions, will allow me to more easily identify what prior skills students already have or what they may be lacking. This will make it easier to plan small group instruction that is at the scholars level and work them through the progression until they master the standard.
ReplyDeleteI think this will also help prevent issues with behavior prone scholars. We all know that students who are struggling often show that through their behavior. They tend to act out when they don't understand the learning. If we are working at the students level and building on their prior knowledge they should be more successful and it will hopefully lead to less behavior issues.
I agree that unpacking the standards and using sequencing learning progressions will help identify prior knowledge and help with intentional grouping. It is important to meet students where they are so they can be successful and not discouraged or shut down. Our behavior prone scholars need confidence and encouragement to continue to learn and to not be afraid to try.
DeleteCandace Livingston - JRPLA Indianapolis
DeleteMarty Castellon - Trix Academy - Detroit Michigan K-8
ReplyDeleteModule 2: Sequencing Learning Progressions
Unpacking the standard will impact all scholars learning by providing a pathway to proficiency.
In my classroom - I liked to say that I feel that I am very organized but always, always open to suggestions all the time. I am a Health / P.E Teacher and I am constantly looking for feedback from the classroom teachers on our students -how they are doing in the classroom.
I am a firm believer that you "Cant always run before you crawl" which pretty much sounds to me what this lesson is trying to tell us in Module 2.
I believe the rate of learning may be a little different based on knowledge, experience, culture, surroundings, area and upbringing.
I do believe that the progression is a huge ladder board for all scholars to learn. When I teach a skill, I always start at the beginning no matter what, to see what my students (know, understand, and how they might use it in a everyday setting) of life.
Its a progression of life - and I believe its helps to increase self-esteem!
With the variety of abilities I see in the gym- we have an understanding that everyone has a chance to learn, and that everyone has a chance to get better within their skill level, and ability. With the way I have my " I can statements" up in the classroom - I believe I follow the 4 Sequencing Learning Progression - already. I am a firm believer in this module - This is huge when you are teaching - Math, or Reading. When you can hone in on your scholars and learn their depth of knowledge and start there - then I believe you can start teaching them what they need to know and how it relates to them and the subject they are learning.
I would like to see this more used in schools - in all aspects. I think Teachers and students would also have a better relationship. The expectation of the classroom is based on how the teacher sets it - but the expectation of the student may be what he is accustomed to from his environment or home life.
So that is where - us as the teachers need to take little steps in the
Sequencing Learning Progressions to see what our scholars know so that at the end they are proud of what they learned - and feel comfortable asking questions.
This is how they will be more successful and it will also help on any behavioral issues in the entire building.
Marty, I completely agree with the idea that the learning progression helps with student self-esteem. It gives them a reassurance of where they are, where they need to be, and HOW they can get there. The rate of learning is always different due to knowledge on a subject/topic, or lack thereof, so sequencing the learning progression is crucial to student successes at their levels.
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Foster Elementary
Marty Castellon - Trix Academy - Detroit Michigan K-8
ReplyDeleteModule 2: Sequencing Learning Progressions
Unpacking the standard will impact all scholars learning by providing a pathway to proficiency.
In my classroom - I liked to say that I feel that I am very organized but always, always open to suggestions all the time. I am a Health / P.E Teacher and I am constantly looking for feedback from the classroom teachers on our students -how they are doing in the classroom.
I am a firm believer that you "Cant always run before you crawl" which pretty much sounds to me what this lesson is trying to tell us in Module 2.
I believe the rate of learning may be a little different based on knowledge, experience, culture, surroundings, area and upbringing.
I do believe that the progression is a huge ladder board for all scholars to learn. When I teach a skill, I always start at the beginning no matter what, to see what my students (know, understand, and how they might use it in a everyday setting) of life.
Its a progression of life - and I believe its helps to increase self-esteem!
With the variety of abilities I see in the gym- we have an understanding that everyone has a chance to learn, and that everyone has a chance to get better within their skill level, and ability. With the way I have my " I can statements" up in the classroom - I believe I follow the 4 Sequencing Learning Progression - already. I am a firm believer in this module - This is huge when you are teaching - Math, or Reading. When you can hone in on your scholars and learn their depth of knowledge and start there - then I believe you can start teaching them what they need to know and how it relates to them and the subject they are learning.
I would like to see this more used in schools - in all aspects. I think Teachers and students would also have a better relationship. The expectation of the classroom is based on how the teacher sets it - but the expectation of the student may be what he is accustomed to from his environment or home life.
So that is where - us as the teachers need to take little steps in the
Sequencing Learning Progressions to see what our scholars know so that at the end they are proud of what they learned - and feel comfortable asking questions.
This is how they will be more successful and it will also help on any behavioral issues in the entire building.
Marty, I agree with your post some of the main points I got from you is that we need to take little steps and get to know our scholars and what they know. Ultimately this will assist in increasing their self-esteem and becoming actively engaged in lessons. Well said! Heather Griffin@ Sheehy
DeleteI love that you mentioned depth of knowledge. As a school we have focused on that a lot this year. I have seen so much improvement in critical thinking skills this year. I believe if we continue to unpack our standards, it will increase the ability to ask higher level DOK questions, and scholars will be able to answer them confidently.
DeleteCharlene Long-Trix Academy
Libby Taylor Jones Clark Module 2 Sequencing Learning Progressions is probably one of the most important Modules in this book. Based on teaching Dyslexic students it is of the upmost important skill to learn for my kiddos(Scholars) I never ever introduce anything without reminder tips from the day before. Since they struggle with learning, I allow them to use Metacogntion Techniques basically means thinking about one's thinking and how to sequence that in bits and pieces. They must have created visuals or conceptual maps of how words relate or how this connects in other subject areas. You see you just teach reading without writing, writing without spelling. It must make sense under one large umbrella.
ReplyDeleteOops the last sentence should say you just can't teach reading without writing, writing without spelling. It must make sense under one large umbrella.
ReplyDeleteLibby Taylor Jones Clark Module 2 Sequencing Learning Progressions is probably one of the most Modules in this book. Bases on teaching Dyslexic students it is of the upmost important skill to learn for my kiddos(Scholars) I never ever introduce anything without reminder tips from the day before. Since they struggle with learning, I allow them to use Metacogntion Techniques basically means thinking about one's thinking and how to sequence that in bits and pieces. They must have created visuals or conceptual maps of how words relate or how this connects in other subject areas. You see you just teach reading without writing, writing without spelling. It must make sense under one large umbrella.
ReplyDeleteHeather Griffin @ Sheehy
ReplyDeleteI work with students with disabilities and I feel that unpacking the standards, by using sequencing learning progressions, can directly impact student learning by providing differentiation that allows you to cater to specific groups of students that may need a learning progression readdressed. Ultimately, this can close a gap in their learning when you are taking the time to determine a learning progression that they did not know. In addition, when there is a student that may be proficient in the learning progressions this is a time where you can place them up in a group and allow them to show other students their learning and become independent thinkers/teachers which helps to increase their self esteem.
I agree that using sequencing learning progression, can directly impact students with learning disabilities by providing differentiation of instructions to address students specific needs.
DeleteCarissa Gangi - Foster Elementary
ReplyDeleteI think unpacking the standards will impact student learning because it sort of helps to differentiate each specific standard in a way. For example, once you have the learning progression, you can see what step each child is ready for and start there. This can also help with grouping. I think it'd be very beneficial to break the standards down into learning progressions, to both the teacher and the students. I also think it is another way, along with what we learned in module 1, to help the teachers understand the standards better so the students can get the most out of their learning.
Carissa Gangi - Foster Elementary
I thought of it making it easier to differentiate a standard, but I didn't think about it being a way that helps to automatically do so based on where each child is. I agree that this is another way in combination with what was learned in Module 1 to help a teacher better understand what the standards mean.
DeleteCandace Livingston - JRPLA
ReplyDeleteBy sequencing learning progressions I can scaffold the learning for all of my scholars, but especially my lower level kiddos who are struggling with the "skills" that are embedded into a standard. By using checks for understanding (CFUs), formative assessments, and the gradual release model I will be able to determine what scholars are ready for the next level and what scholars will need more or continued differentiation. When we meet scholars where they are and be successful I think behavior and attention will improve.
Yes, I agree that a big benefit to Learning Progression is formative assessments. This allows us to adjust and readjust our teaching.
DeleteI agree that unpacking the standards will help with adjusting our teaching based on assessments and differentiation. At my school we have been unpacking the standards and putting steps on the board for our scholars to read and understand. I have seen a huge improvement in behavior and engagement.
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ReplyDeleteWith sequencing learning progression, you are able to spiral in skills that were not mastered within other standards and apply them to the concept that is being taught to show student growth.
Also, with sequencing learning progression, you are able to breakdown the standard to identify exactly what concept should be taught and what skill they have to know or develop to master the standard. Then you are able to develop lessons an assessments to identify if the students have mastered the standard or if it needs to be readdressed.
I really like your comment about spiraling skills that are not mastered within other standards. I think this is a great way to reteach something students might have missed in a previous lesson and its a great refresher of skills for students who have mastered it. I think of one my favorite things about teaching is seeing students who have mastered a skill and when it does reappear in another lesson they are able to help their fellow classmates!
DeleteAlexa Stewart
pla 103
Module 2
ReplyDeleteUnpacking the standards using learning progressions helps the teacher for several critical reasons. Being able to identify the “must learn blocks enables teachers to plan instructional sequences that give students a purposeful rather than a sporadic way to master each learning progression.
Learning progression supports students in grasping what they need to know and this knowledge empowers the students to take more ownership for their learning. This becomes more increasingly important with each grade.
For struggling students, we analyze each learning progression and determine if there is a gap. This will allows us to adjust our instruction which supports differentiation in the classroom.
Angela Posey@Phalen Academy 103
I agree with you that learning progressions allow students to have a purpose for learning, rather than just learning random things. I think that really helps students understand why they are learning something!
DeleteI love that you said learning progressions empowers the students to take more ownership for their learning. At my school we have started putting steps which we called criteria for success on the board underneath our I can statements. Since we have started doing this I have heard my scholars having discussions about what they need to do before they can masters the I can statement. Just being able to listen to their conversations with each other has been a huge success for me they understand why they are doing something and not just doing it because that's what they are told to do.
DeleteUnpacking the standards using learning progressions allows the students to have the necessary experiences to be successful in upcoming lesson. For example, you wouldn't teach comparing main ideas across 2 texts to a student who hasn't been introduced to identifying main idea. Learning progressions ensures that the teacher is planning in a way that allows the students to be prepared for the lesson/content. It also allows you to see what concepts a students has already mastered and which concepts you need to spend more time on.
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DeleteI totally agree with you. Learning progressions will help teachers determine what prior knowledge scholars have as well as what the next steps are. I believe that these steps will also help us determine if we need to reteach something or skip over skills that are previously mastered.
DeleteCharlene Long-Trix Academy
After reading this week’s module I really like the term “unpacking”. I think it’s a great metaphor to really show how to “unpack” standards little by little until mastery. I thought about how I unpack from a trip and I have a specific order to how I unpack my suitcase and it really resonated with me and gave me a new perspective on how to unveil new concepts to students. Another way I looked at “unpacking” the standards by using sequencing learning progressions is during small group time. I group my small groups by ability and I think when you list out how you’re going to sequence learning to each group you can see what each group would need. Some groups may have already mastered a step and other groups might not have. I think this would allow the teacher to make the small groups more tailored to the students needs and hopefully be more successful in reaching mastery of the standard.
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5th grade pla 103
I love that you compared the unpacking term to your daily life. After reading that I could visualize the steps. Thank you for creating another connection for me.
DeleteAlso I love the idea of using the different steps for small group intstruction. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the learning continuum, but it breaks down standards and gives some building blocks/activities for scholars with each level of scores on NWEA testing (a standardized test we use at my school). I believe this will be a great tool to help with unpacking the standards for small group instruction.
After reading and viewing this weeks module, I am good at the identifying the concepts and skills. I am struggling with the learning progression. In my mind I see the way to identify the steps but putting steps in order are challenging on how to proceed. I have looked at other posts and see how unpacking is beneficial, but still struggling at identifying the order to progress. I think having my students in mind help and I agree with how teaching in baby step will help my students to be successful and will cut down on behavior issues. This year in my class I used student scholars again, but was always mindful of using only students who understood the activity and had mastered the skill. I did have scholars who wanted to help their fellow scholars but they were writing the answers for the student. So as long a scholars have mastered and understand the skill than they are able to help. My training and logic to explain was if they scholar you were helping and you did all the work how are they going to show me they mastered the skill or concept.
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Hi Tanya,
DeleteI also struggled with the learning progression concept while doing this week's module. I completely understand the reasoning behind it and the benefit for students, but I am having a hard time identifying when to start and what to include and putting them in the appropriate order that totally will make sense as I'm teaching.
Tiffany Sanchez- Sheehy Elementary
I believe unpacking the standards has impacts the students in many ways. One of the ways is that it helps the teacher identify what the students already know and, therefore, the teacher knows what needs to be reviewed. The teacher is also likely to know how much that particular part needs to be reviewed with their students. Unpacking the standards also It can also help the teacher identify how much review individual students may need prior to the teaching of new knowledge. For example, a student who struggles in a particular skill required may need more individualized review. I think it is also possible some students may need more learning intentions, where some are broken into smaller pieces, to allow struggling students to have the best opportunity to master the standard.
ReplyDeleteSarah, I thought the same thing and I agree with you on the point that this step is more effective by being able to identify how much time will need to spent on each step.
DeleteI think this module is a very important step. I know my biggest struggle with Kindergarten kids, is finding out what they know, how much of it they know and if what they know is correct.
ReplyDeleteMy second biggest issue with my K babies, is the ranges of ability are so vast. For example, I might have a student that can identify all 52 letters and be able to write their name and another that is struggling with how to use a pencil and might know one letter.
I agree very much that this understanding is crucial to the success of the mastery of that standard. The positive thing with this stepping stone idea is that even if they have mastery of one step in the stones, they are still getting a review and chance to practice what they know.
I believe this module is a huge key to developing scholars who are indpendent and critical thinkers. The book states that learning progessions are stones that mark a path. By showing our scholars the steps need to take for success, they will begin to see that each goal can be reached by doing each step. Over time scholars will be able to see that they can create steps for everything they do.
ReplyDeleteUnpacking the standards will help me to be organized as a teacher. Being more organized will allow for me to individualize instruction based on the needs of each scholar instead of trying teach the same progression to each scholar.
Unpacking the standards will also help my scholars see the reasoning/why they are doing each activity in my classroom.
Having the steps on the board in my classroom this year has helped my scholars stay on task as well as see how much they have learned each day. I feel that they have taken more ownership of their learning because the path is laid out for them. My classroom has definitely been more organized and structure since I have had the steps posted with my daily standards.
Charlene Long-Trix Academy
I like the idea of giving the scholars the steps and having them take ownership. Something I struggle with is getting them interested in the content and why they are doing each activity. I will try this out this year, to help my scholars be more organized, interested, and responsible.
DeleteAfter reading through this module, I feel that sequencing learning progressions will help me in the following ways. First, it will help me better prepare my lesson planning to ensure that my students will have learned the skills necessary to master the concepts that were being taught. I feel that unpacking the standards will help me as a new teacher, provide the appropriate learning experiences for my students. The toughest part for me personally is learning how to sequence the learning progressions, especially with the different types of learners in a kindergarten classroom. Figuring out where to start and what to include with learning progressions will be another challenge, especially in a high needs school where incoming kindergarten students may not have the background knowledge or a previous Pre-K experience.
ReplyDeleteProviding my students learning objectives in language that they will understand will help them see why they are learning what they are learning in the classroom. That is one area I really tried to work on during this past school year and I hope to continually improve upon every year.
I agree with the blogger when she said it is tough learning to sequence the learning progressions. But once we have it, it will definitely help us to prepare lessons. This blogger will also be able to receive help with this from her fellow teacher team.
ReplyDeleteSequencing is very important if scholars are to show growth/understanding of the standard. Breaking down the standards allows the teacher to see what skills scholars are to be able to perform, to what degree, and how the will show that mastery. When I read and re-read this module it made me realize that learning progression provides those stepping stones/ building blocks for the scholars. These progressions allows the teacher to stop and apply immediate interventions for those scholars who normally struggle or get overwhelmed when expected to complete/show mastery of various skills at the same time. Keeping in mind the sequence, of the lessons according to the standards, is critical and can be very overwhelming for the teacher and the students if not well thought out and outlined during planning. Adjustments can be made if skills need to be readdressed/retaught to ensure mastery of one skill before moving on to more complex skills.
ReplyDeleteSo what I got from the module is, Learning progressions are the building blocks for the standard.
Karolarnica Adams
PLA@Jones-Clark
I agree with Mrs. Adams on Learning Progressions being the standards building blocks, because this allows for the scholars and their teachers to have a direct path which can be used as a learning progression template to understand the mastery of skills.
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ReplyDeleteHow can young scholars utilize sequencing when learning?
During this module, the underlined dynamics of learning a standard focuses on logical progression, which are the particular steps (sequences), the young scholar will develop to be successful. The path the scholar uses for mastery of a standard will include usage of the core concepts and processes of the standard being taught. Every learning progression has a learning intention which can be introduced to the young scholar daily as they are developed for learning.
Lisa Weber
PLA@Jones-Clark
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ReplyDelete1. I believe learning progressions can directly impact scholars by giving the teacher a simple checklist to use when assessing individual scholars throughout the lesson. SO by formal and informal assessments the teacher can observe and see which scholars need more support and which ones have mastered the skills.
ReplyDelete2. Another way this can directly impact the scholars is through grouping and stations. You can easily group together a student who has mastered the skills with one who has not and they can help each other. Or through station work, you can individualize the skills that still need work for each group.
We both had the same idea. I like that you call it a check list. And grouping students. Yes. That is right. Having the "checklist" would make a great next step of grouping students and continuing to encourage their learning. Moving them forward.
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ReplyDeleteAt our school, when we sequence the learning progression, when we unpack the standards, we work together as a grade level team, with our reading coach, and admin. This collaboration directly impacts my students because I am learning from my colleagues. They are learning from me. Each Kindergarten student in my school is learning the same standard, with the progression analyzed. Ideas are shared among team members. Lessons are more engaging, thought out, and prepared for. Another way that sequencing the learning progression is directly beneficial for my students is the break down helps get right to what a student might be struggling with. For my students who aren't struggling, but are highly achieving, the progression of skills is an outline for me. I see right away that the student can go further. That they need this push. To enrich. The unpacking of the standard, helps me zero in on each student, where they are, and where they need to go next.
---Joanne Mathers, Oak Park Elementary School
DeleteI think learning progression provides our scholars with building blocks/stepping stones. Learning progression also allows the teacher to stop and aid those scholars who are struggling to master the skill being taught. Sequencing may be tough on the teacher as well as the student but it's a must in order to provide an excellent learning environment for all students.
DeleteAt Foster, we unpack the standard and translate it into student-friendly verbiage, using domain specific vocabulary. We use the learning target as a means to keep the learner's thinking on track, as well as keep the focus for the lesson clear.
ReplyDeleteFor learning progressions, the most effective use is clearly tracking where the students are as the unit is being covered, but then the assessment is so rich through this time, that even the students are able to explain what they are struggling with.