Description

The pedagogical approach of Standards-Based Grading and Instruction (SBG/SBI) primarily entails teachers evaluating students' mastery of the established standards and learning objectives in a summative manner. Conversely, Evidence-Based Grading and Reporting (EBR) emphasizes the collaborative development and refinement of proficiency and retention expectations, grounded in a thorough analysis of student-generated evidence. This course presents an opportunity for secondary educators to expand their knowledge of SBI and EBR through a variety of methods including teacher-led lectures, critical examination of relevant data and literature, and reflective writing exercises.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

Teachers will:

• impart a comprehensive understanding of Standards-based Instruction (SBI) and Evidence-based Learning (EBR), including the underlying philosophy, terminology, historical context, and assessment practices.
• delve into the conceptual basis of SBI and EBR, exploring the central principles, motivations, and applications of these pedagogical approaches.
• align SBI models with appropriate scales and success criteria, to ensure that assessments accurately reflect students' mastery of learning objectives.
• learn how to integrate scales with success criteria into their assessments and curricula, to enhance the quality and reliability of student evaluations.
• engage in detailed analysis of state standards, identifying opportunities to translate these standards into proficiency, scales, and success criteria.
• learn to create level 4 opportunities on assessments, and provide guidance on the effective use of scaffolding to support student learning and growth.

Prerequisite for Pt 2 - taken Part 1.

Required Student Resources:

Computer access with wifi to connect to Canvas.