KORCOS IEC 19

Collaboration is a precursor for inquiry-based, student-driven, transdisciplinary learning. In order to build a collaborative atmosphere children need multiple learning engagements through which they see one another, recognize differences and similarities through multiple media. Kinesthetic group activities are a great tool to bond a class together. Participants will explore; Drama games and activities for building collegiality and Literacy; movement activity for Trust and Caring; Participants will also have a taste of a simple circle dance originated from Korea whose core is for community building.

Session Objectives:

To share some learning engagements that can help build collaborative learning community.

Most people think first of Superheroes when they hear the words ""Graphic Novel"" or ""Comic Book."" However, in recent years they have grown beyond the traditional superhero stories while increasing in popularity across ages and genders. Come learn about the history of comic books and graphic novels, including how they were relegated to some extremely silly storylines due to censorship, discuss how graphic novels can be used to support students of all reading levels, and get hands on with some great graphic novels for the classroom.

Session Objectives:

Learn about graphic novels and why they are beneficial as educational tools.
Get hands on with some great graphic novels for education.

This session will give personal experience in creating and implementing two interdisciplinary units that were used in middle school social studies and Language art classes. It will start at the beginning showing the UbD framework, continue through example lesson plans and explain how to make assessments authentic and able to manage.

Session Objectives:

Explore the process of creating standards-based interdisciplinary units between Social Studies and English.
Walk away with units that allow students to pursue their passion for learning and create socially responsible solutions.

In this session, attendants will learn about the AXEXES acronym (argument, example, elaboration, example, elaboration, and so what?) and how to use it to teach and assess writing. Attendees will examine each part of the acronym in order to better understand the expectations and how to use this format, as well as examine and practice-score exemplar and developing mentor texts using the AXEXES rubric in order to give meaningful feedback on writing. Attendees will receive materials such as graphic organizers, worksheets, mentor texts, and rubrics. This paragraph format can be used to analysis or research of any kind and from any content area.

Session Objectives:

Gain an understanding of the AXEXES paragraph format and how to use it to teach and assess writing.

In this session, participants will have an opportunity to delve deeper into what reading assessments tell us about our students. By looking at what our students are doing well and what they are attempting to do, we can identify strategies and skills that will have the largest impact on students as readers. Teachers will use data from reading assessments to create meaningful and attainable goals for students.

Session Objectives:

Analyze student assessments.
Use data to set personalized reading goals.

During this session, we will explore ways to support English language acquisition in a literacy workshop. We will engage in collaborative conversations around how to provide equitable access to literacy content for all levels of English proficiency by using an asset-based approach. The session will focus on adapting literacy mini-lessons as well as provide ideas for independent and small group work time.

Session Objectives:

Explore effective ways to support English Learners during literacy workshop.
Engage in collaborative conversations around supports for English Learners using WIDA’s asset-based approach.