Colleen Teske is currently working as a Lead Teacher/Coordinator of Counselling for Pembina Hills Public Schools. She is a leader for professional collaborations among teachers and facilitates the counselling programs across the district. With the teaching experience of 6 years in various high school science courses, she has become well-versed in differentiating for students with special needs, meanwhile developing cross-curricular learning opportunities and an interdisciplinary Biolish 30 course. She completed her Masters of Education in School Counselling at the University of Alberta and continues to be a lifelong learner.
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Designing a Classroom Accessible to All Learners based on the Three Block Model of UDL for Grades 7-12
Presented By
Colleen TeskeSeries Sessions
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2018 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
| May 17, 2018 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
7-9, 10-12Are you interested in designing instruction and assessment that would allow you to reach ALL of your learners?
With the diversity that we see in our classrooms, it can be daunting to satisfy the goals of all of our students and to fulfill their own personal learning needs. Through one teacher’s experience, you will see what inclusion can look like at the junior high and high school level, learning about differentiated instruction and assessment in both academic and interdisciplinary courses using Jennifer Katz’ Three Block Model.
Day One: Teaching to Diversity - The principles behind the Three Block Model will be addressed, and examples of their implementation will be offered. We will discuss strategies and approaches that can be used to increase student engagement and achievement at all levels, as well as assessment approaches that support an inclusive classroom.
Day Two: Planning Structures - The planning process will be modeled and time given for participants to build a unit of study following the Three Block Model/UDL framework, with support of the facilitator. Please bring a laptop as well as your Programs of Study and any other resources that will support your work.
Target Audience
Grades 7-12 Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, Instructional Leaders, Learning Coaches, Inclusive Learning Teachers, Team-Teachers
To make the most of this session, bring a robust, fully charged device such as a Chromebook or laptop.