Pedagogical+Pr3+Group+1

=Pedagogical Practice 3= =Group 1=

= = ===1. How do I make sure students meet standards-and meet enough of them to make the effort worthwhile-in open-ended activities and projects? ===

1. We can address multiple standards through one project. 2. Not every aspect of the project has to necessarily address an NCSCoS standard, e.g. soft skills like presentation and listening skills. 3. We can collaborate with colleagues to address multiple standards from multiple content areas. 4. We can employ backward design; I need them to know (this), so what else can I put in that will allow them to show me that they know it? 5. Start with the most important project or concept which also lends itself to a project. 6. We can employ critical thinking through ill-structured problems, thoughtfully selected ahead of time. 7. Provide structures and parameters that allow for student choice and personalized expression, but which direct and focus learning purposefully. 8. Set up activities so that most time must be spent on content standards. 9. Require periodic, clear evidence of student progress toward desired objectives.