Workshop+12-14-10

=Peer Coach Workshop #3= =Tuesday - December 14, 2010 AV/PD room 124 = =8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Julie Gajewski - Peer Coach Coordinator = =Jamie Mancuso - Instructional Technology Teacher =


 * Goal: **
 * We will continue to refine our understanding of teaching and learning.


 * Objective: **
 * We will identify best practices for vocabulary instruction.


 * Focus/Essential Questions: **
 * What do we know about teaching and learning?
 * What are best practices for vocabulary instruction?
 * Why teach vocabulary explicitly?
 * What are 21st century skills?

Agenda:
//Please feel free to take breaks as needed throughout the workshop. //

Community Builder:

 * The Fourth Word

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 * Access Prior Knowledge: **
 * 100,000 Pyramid




 * New Information: **
 * Marzano's Generalizations for Vocab Instruction
 * The Process for Vocab Instruction
 * Activities & Games




 * Processing Strategy: **
 * Create a vocabulary lesson utilizing tools or strategies discussed.


 * Summarizing Strategy: **
 * Share strategy with group. Reflection


 * Online Evaluation