221+Agenda+4.9.15

9:25 - 9:35 - Welcome

9:35 - 10:00 - Inquiry-based instruction discussion

10:00 - 11:00 - Inquiry project (take a 10 minute break at some point) **Objective:**
 * SWBAT discern arguments and supporting evidence from a variety of resources related to a vexing educational issue
 * SWBAT articulate a well-reasoned stance related to a challenging educational issue


 * **Ask** - What role does standardized testing play in fostering high quality education for all children? Do the pros outweigh the cons? Why or why not?
 * **Investigate**-
 * Divide up the resources. After reading your article, identify the key arguments in the article with evidence.
 * Discuss your findings as a group.
 * Find additional resources
 * Choose a position and support your position with evidence (facts/well-reasoned logic)


 * **Create** - A billboard advocating your position
 * **Discuss** - Share your positions
 * **Reflect** - On the project

**Link to research log:** []


 * You'll need to make a copy and rename!

**Resources to start with. . . (representing various positions)** > http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2015/04/01/teacher-how-my-highest-scoring-students-actually-hurt-my-evaluation/
 * http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2015/04/05/if-you-cheat-to-escape-a-corrupt-accountability-system-who-is-really-to-blame/
 * http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2015/02/14/more-than-500-researchers-sign-nclb-letter-to-congress-stop-test-focused-reforms/
 * http://mikkelstoraasli.blogspot.com/2015/02/testifying-on-parcc-in-springfield.html
 * http://krqe.com/2015/03/02/parcc-testing-sparks-massive-high-school-walkouts/
 * http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/07/opinion/in-defense-of-annual-school-testing.html
 * http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/arne-duncan-standardized-tests-must-measure-up/2014/10/17/e0e699c4-54a4-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_story.html
 * http://tnscore.org/in-defense-of-standardized-testing/
 * http://edexcellence.net/commentary/education-gadfly-weekly/2013/february-14/the-four-biggest-myths-of-the-anti-testing-backlash.html#body
 * http://ny.chalkbeat.org/2013/04/22/a-principled-defense-of-standardized-testing/#.VSXJqCtdXy4


 * A few research tips . . . **
 * For the most part, use only articles that are less than 3 years old (set these parameters when you google)
 * Recognize that this is a hot, complex topic; articles may be biased towards a certain position. Look for the bias.
 * Avoid websites that are inundated with ads.


 * Present billboards & reflect on the process **

11:00 - 12:00 - Video annotation and lesson planning


 * Housekeeping**
 * Tuesday - 4/14 - Inquiry Activity Guide. Upload to Blackboard
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 * Thursday 4/16 - No class. Work on EdTPA Task.