Irene Heffel is a literacy consultant and educator with over 35 years of experience at all levels. She has worked with both elementary and secondary teachers to implement best practices in literacy. Currently, Irene is a sessional professor at Concordia University.
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Essential Learning Outcomes in Uncertain Times
Presented By
Irene Heffel,Session Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| August 20, 2020 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Location
Virtual
Grade Levels
AllPlease note: the webinar information (link and how to access the webinar) will be emailed to you 2 hours prior to the webinar start time. If you have not received the webinar link by then, please email info@erlc.ca.
Research on learning has conclusively shown students need to see the BIG PICTURE if they are to be able to make sense of their lessons, and to transfer their learning to other subject areas, issues, problems and real-world situations. (Wiggins & McTighe, 1998)
The necessity of knowing how to prioritize curricular outcomes is especially important now as schools are planning for re-entry in the fall and having to address the effect of inequitable access to learning opportunities due to school closures in the spring.
Choosing essential outcomes means that the context of learning will always be emphasized, and the focus will be on knowledge and skills that will be most valuable to students now and in the future. Participants will gain an understanding of:
- how to choose essential learning outcomes
- how to create learning goals for students
- possible next steps
Target Audience
Gr 4 to 9 teachers
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Instructional coaches, consultants, principals