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Marg Mortimer2010 ECU Gifted Conference www.ecugifted.com
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THE GREAT BOOK FOUNDATION
AGENDA
GBF HISTORY & GOALS GBF HISTORY & GOALS
NEW CORE STANDARDS NEW CORE STANDARDS
DEMONSTRATION - SHARED INQUIRY DEMONSTRATION - SHARED INQUIRY
IMPLEMENTATIONS IMPLEMENTATIONS
QUESTIONSQUESTIONS
RATIONAL
Great Books Program
Thought provoking literature facilitates student centered, collaborative
discussion through the leaders use of interpretive questioning
Teaches students how to think ….not what to think
Provides teacher strategies that help students master essential skills
Moves students towards excellence in:
Reading Comprehension, Critical thinking, Writing, Speaking & Listening
Supports New Core Standards like they were written by GBF
Aliens with The National Staff Development Council's Standards for Staff Development
Promotes excitement in the classroom!
Summary of the New Core ELA Standards
Prepare students for college &career reading by HS graduation
Standards are building blocks for successful classrooms
Standards defer “what and how to teach” issues to locals
Curriculum built by teachers and local governments – not federal
Standards mandate critical types of content for all students
New Core Standards-ELA Reading
Establish a “staircase” of increasing complexity in reading
1. Classic myths and stories from around the world
2. Foundational and Primary U.S. documents
3. Seminal works of American literature, and Shakespeare
Core of the Core ELA Standards
Expect students to:Build knowledgeGain more from whatever is readExplore possibilities
Broaden perspectives Read diverse array of:
Classic & contemporary world litChallenging informational textsSubjects that vary across classes
FOUNDATION OFFERINGS
Students Read, Discuss,
and Learn from Great Writings
TeachersFacilitate
with Questions
Students Read, Discuss,
and Learn from Great Writings
TeachersFacilitate
with Questions
Teacher EditionsStudent Anthologies
Activity Books /JournalsTapes & Audios
Literature Non-Fiction
& Cross Curriculum materials
K-12 withStep by Step Guides
Teacher EditionsStudent Anthologies
Activity Books /JournalsTapes & Audios
Literature Non-Fiction
& Cross Curriculum materials
K-12 withStep by Step Guides
Core (two day) CoursePD & Graduate Credits
Consultation and Modeling Days
Advanced Courses
“What Works” forTeacher Learning
Taught by GBF staff Master Level Teachers
Core (two day) CoursePD & Graduate Credits
Consultation and Modeling Days
Advanced Courses
“What Works” forTeacher Learning
Taught by GBF staff Master Level Teachers
Professional Development
Professional Development
Classroom Materials
Classroom Materials
Shared InquiryDiscussions
Shared InquiryDiscussions
SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATIONS
JGB IN THE GIFTED CLASSPull out groups (K-12)Across the curriculum (6-12)Used in a single classroom (K-12)
JGB IN THE WHOLE SCHOOLCan be differentiated to serve all students
JGB IN INQUIRY OR IB PROGRAMSPYP, MYP, HS (-or Core Knowledge, etc)
JGB AS A VOLUNTEER LED BOOK CLUB
COLLEGE LEVEL AND ADULT GROUPS
SHARED INQUIRY RULES
1 2 3 41. Everyone reads the same version of the text
2. Discussion is limited to the text
3. All answers are respected but must be supported by evidence from the text
4. Leaders only ask questions
DEMO- SHARED INQUIRY
1. Pre Reading
2. First Reading with Sharing Questions
3. Second Reading with Directed Notes
4. Vocabulary
5. Shared Inquiry Discussion
6. Writing Activity
GETTING READY
1. STUDY THE STORY
2. FORMULATE QUESTONS
3. REVIEW RULES
4. USE A SEATING CHART
What do you mean by?
Have you heard an idea you disagree with?
What so you think of ___ideas?
Where do you find that in the text?
AGREE
QUESTIONS
DISAGREE
NEW IDEAS
Focus Question:________________Answer_______________
DEMO
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2- First Reading with Sharing Questions
3 - Second Reading with Directed Notes
4 - Vocabulary
5 - Shared Inquiry Discussion
6 - Writing Activity
Roundtable for Middle Schools
For Students . . . Improvement of reading comprehension,
critical thinking, and writing skills Growth as successful learners and
thinkers Participation in a collaborative classroom Development of cognitive, emotional and
social intelligences Opportunity to learn and practice 21st
century skills
Roundtable for Middle School
For Teachers . . .Paradigm shift in the way they teachIntegration of 21st century skills into
curriculumIntegration of the reading and writing
processesMeeting of mandated standardsAssessment of students to meet AYPFlexibility to differentiate
Communication Skills
Shared Inquiry Discussion
…..Students “dig” collaboratively in a text ….test their ideas.
…….develop critical thinking ….. form habits for well-informed global citizens
practicing civil discourse.
Student centered exploration of key ideasInterpretations with text evidenceAllows learning from ideas of others
Comprehension
Quality Interpretive Writings Multiple Readings Models Strategies Interpretive Questions Directed Notes Vocabulary
WRITING SKILLS
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Extends Response to Reading Mirrors Thinking on Paper Progression of Skills K-12 are staged Variety of Writing Forms Use of Graphic Organizers, Webs etc. Assessment Tools and Rubrics (new)
CRITICAL THINKING
Critical Thinking
ClarifyIDEAS
Consider AllRESPONSES
Seek Text EVIDENCE
Interpretive Questions
Student Centered Exploration of Core Ideas
REVIEWS & RESEARCH
Exceptional alignment with new Common Core Standards
“What Works” Comprehensive School Reform Review Panel,
National DOE –1 of only 3 chosen in all school categories
American Federation of Teachers
National Staff Development Council
National Jarvis Project for Language Arts Research
Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
CA, KY, NE and other Departments of Education
IMPLEMENTATION
Plan Materials
Plan Materials
Train Teachers
Measure and Share
Consultation Days
Jr. Great Books Plan Goals
PRODUCT COSTS
PRODUCT 3-5 & 6-8
STUDENT EDITIONS (3-5)
Roundtable (6-8)
$16.95$19.95
TEACHER EDITIONS (3-5)
Roundtable (6-8)
$49.95
$295.00
STUDENT JOURNALS (3-5)
On Roundtable CD
$14.95
CD AUDIOS
Included in Roundtable
$55.95
Starting Off Strong kit –a Guide plus 30 student books
$59.95
WORKSHOPS $243 TO $250
Per Teacher
ADVANCED TRAINING AND CONSULTATION DAYS
$1500 to $2000 Per Day
JGB Across the CurriculumJGB Across the Curriculum
Literature: Modern American Poetry, The Great Gatsby, and the Scarlet Letter
Science: The Nature of Life and Keeping Things Whole
Social Studies: Will of the People & Citizens of the World
Conversaciones: Spanish Language Integrated Study: Perfection
Learning Literature and Thought Series
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Effective Teachers--The most important factor
affecting student achievement
FROM:
Telling
Interrogational tone
One correct answer
Teacher validates
Praise - judgmental
Assign and assess
TO:
Questioning
Conversational tone
Multiple correct answers
Student validates-with text
Encouragement - expansive
Instruct, coach and model
Proven ResultsProven Results
Score higher on written and oral assessments Make substantial gains in critical thinking & reading Improve reading vocabulary Succeed and grow in heterogeneous classrooms Learn to think and have fun learning
JGB Students:
Planning
Identify student & teacher needs Develop a plan that integrates JGB
into your curriculum Commit to staff development Determine assessment of impact Hold stakeholder meeting(s) Continue training
Support
Select a Site Coordinator Identify Mentors Arrange Regular Teacher Meetings
Prepare lessons together
Discuss use of Jr. Great Books programs
Schedule Continued GBF Support Modeling or consultation Days after core training
For the best model, include 5 contact per teacher
IB Factors
JGB and Shared Inquiry Method
Reflects national and international practices and standards
Provides culturally diverse literature focused on connection, perspective and responsibility
Develops essential communication and thinking skills Balances classroom practice, student learning and
assessments