Most Likely to Succeed, Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era
Does it seem that it is becoming harder and harder to get kids interested and engaged in learning?
As educators, do we sometimes feel that our obsession with high stakes testing has sapped the joy out of learning?
In this course we will be reading, Most Likely to Succeed, where the authors not only point out where we have gone wrong, but also present a number of individuals and institutions that understand the importance of bringing joy and a creative approach back to teaching. These promising approaches focus more on teaching cognitive and social skills, rather than rote memorization. They focus on building character, rather than simply test preparation. They focus on self-discovery, rather than fit everyone into the same mold. This book gives educators a sense of hope and permission to do what we have always known to be best; bring joy and a passion for learning back to the classroom.
Required Reading: Most Likely to Succeed, Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era, Written by Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith
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1) Purchase and Read: Most Likely to Succeed, Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era, Written by Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith.
2) Complete Handout: Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. The Handout is provided to you after registration is completed.
3) Classroom Experience & Paper: Students will choose 3 individuals, programs or institutions that are having success in preparing kids for the innovation era. They will then write a 5 page paper focusing on the specific strategies used by those individuals, programs or institutions and discuss specific ways they can incorporate these innovative approaches into their classroom settings.
All 3 assignments must be completed within 1 year. Upload completed handout and paper to website or email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
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Grading Criteria Most Likely to Succeed, Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era
1) All 3 assignments must be completed within 1 year. Upload all completed assignments to your teacherstudy.org Dashboard or Email paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org .
2) The rubric for the Book Study handout is broken down into 4 goal areas.
The first goal area pertains to questions #1-13 on the handout. You will simply need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4” according to the rubric.
The second goal area pertains to questions #14-38. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4” according to the rubric.
The third goal area pertains to questions #39-43. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4” according to the rubric.
The fourth goal area pertains to questions #44-54. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4” according to the rubric.
3) The rubric for Most Likely to Succeed Reflection Paper explains how to earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4”.
The maximum number of combined points that can be earned is 20 (16 points for the answers to the questions on the handout and 4 points for the reflection Paper).
“A” grade = 18-20 points
“B” grade = 16-17 points
“C” grade = 14-15 points
“D” grade = 12-13 points
“F” grade = 11 points or less
A “NC” (no credit) grade will be given if all three assignments are not completed within one year.
Pass/No Pass Grading System (for clock hours or continuing education credits)
Pass = 14-20 points
No Pass = Less than 14 points
A “NC” (no credit) grade will be given if all three (3) assignments are not completed within (1) year
Clock Hours and Continuing Education Unit Options for Washington State Educators:
Washington State Educators have the option of earning 30 Clock Hours for an additional $3 per clock hour fee ($90). Clock hours are offered through the following OSPI approved organizations:
ESD 112 Clock Hours: Once you complete the course, you will be directed to the ESD PdEnroller online system to easily claim your clock hours.
Gonzaga University: Once you complete the course, Gonzaga Center for Lifelong Learning will provide you with instructions on how to quickly claim your clock hours.
Graduate Credit Options:
Seattle Pacific University: Earn 3 graduate level quarter credits. Additional $180 fee, payable to SPU. You must register with SPU first to earn graduate credit.
All Other PDUs, CEUs, CPEs and other known terms for Clock Hours:
30 Clock Hours for professional development are available for those outside of WA State. Other known terms include, but are not limited to, Professional Development Hours, Professional Development Points, CEU's, CPE's, PDU's or your school district's equivalent language for clock hours earned. A Certificate of Completion will be provided to all students once coursework is reviewed and graded.
Be sure to check with your state's agency regarding professional development and related requirements.
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