Description
Curious about research-backed strategies and best practices for cultivating independence and agency in your students' learning journeys? The goal of teaching to mastery is for students to master the objective being taught with independence and agency. The question is, do we allow children to take risks in their learning to get to the point of independence? Join Natalie Mitchell for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore strategies that will enable students to see a solid model of a skill or objective, apply that to their reading or writing, and then spend time practicing that skill or objective on their own. Get ready to provide your students with the skills they need to become independent and self-directed learners! Natalies's expertise as a literacy consultant will equip you with the tools and resources you need to weave a learning objective through a series of scaffolded release learning opportunities that will promote transfer from what a student sees being modeled to trying on their own with confidence.
Objectives
Recall the key concepts and strategies for fostering transfer, independence, and agency in the classroom as discussed in the workshop Analyze the foundations of transfer, independence, and agency in learning and their implications for teaching practice, exploring how these concepts support students' development as independent learners. Implement explicit and systemic instructional strategies to promote transfer, independence, and agency in your own teaching practice, designing learning experiences that empower students to take ownership of their learning. Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional approaches in fostering transfer, independence, and agency, using evidence of student learning and growth to inform instructional decisions and adjustments. Assess the impact of scaffolding techniques, feedback strategies, and goal-setting activities on student transfer, independence, and agency, reflecting on areas for improvement and refinement. Develop customized instructional plans and learning experiences that prioritize transfer, independence, and agency, incorporating scaffolding strategies and student-centered practices to support diverse learners' needs and foster a culture of lifelong learning.
