Module 5: Modifying Learning Intentions to Include Language Expectations & Module 6: Determining the Relevance of the Learning

Modifying Learning Intentions to Include Language Expectations 

Module 5: Modifying Learning Intentions to Include Language Expectations- Pages 41-52

“Learning intentions are further enhanced when the language expectations for the lesson are included.”

To develop language expectations of the daily learning intention, consider the three possible language requirements:

            ·        Vocabulary

            ·        Language Structure

            ·        Language Function

BIG IDEA 

Adding the language piece to your learning intentions helps scholars understand how they will use spoken and written language to learn and demonstrate mastery of the content.

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Determining the Relevance of the Learning

Module 6: Determining the Relevance of the Learning- Pages 53-68

Relevancy = Motivation

Determining the relevancy of the learning is crucial for scholar success. Before learning takes place, scholars want to know..

WHAT am I learning?

WHY am I learning this?

HOW am I learning it?

HOW can it be used?

WHAT makes me curious?

WHAT’S the value?

Relevancy addresses the motivation to learn. All learners need to have insight into WHY they are learning something.

1. What am I learning today? LEARNING INTENTION

2. Why am I learning this? *LEARNING RELEVANCY*

     3. How will I know that I learned it? SUCCESS CRITERIA

Sometimes finding the relevancy of school-based knowledge can be challenging. It can be a struggle to frame the relevancy of the content if the focus is a far-off aspiration in the distance. Relevancy needs to be CLOSER to HOME. Relevancy deepens learning as scholars make connections to larger concepts.

What -> How -> When ->

3 Ways to make learning relevant

·        How the information can be used outside the walls of the classroom

·        Involve students directly

·        Note the value of the lesson in becoming an educated member of the community

Resources: Making Math Relevant   Making ELA Relevant

                               

Task

1. Share with your colleagues creative ways you make learning relevant to your students. Bonus if you can give specific examples! :) 
2. Comment on another colleagues post! 

Video Resources:
Module 5 Overview
Module 5 in Action Elementary
Module 5 in Action Secondary
Module 6 Overview
Module 6 in Action Elementary
Module 6 in Action Secondary