Creating a DOK 3-4 Strategic Thinking
Classroom
EMPOWERING YOUR STUDENTS THROUGH THE
SELF-QUESTIONING & STRATEGIC THINKING SKILLS SYSTEM
Presented by: Sandy Adams
Research has long supported the consistent use of modeled thinking, gradual
release, conferencing, and strategic thinking strategies as fundamental to student
success with the new generation assessments.
This 2-day PD workshop will allow you to empower your students by providing
specific strategies and systems to implement:
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Strategic thinking (DOK)
Deliberate strategies for text-dependent
Text complexity & rigor to use with practice
Self-questioning skills to improve lecture understanding
Self-questioning skills for use with text-dependent questions
Training in modeled thinking & gradual release models
Feedback Strategies as a Reinforcement System
Training in Norms of Collaboration method
Growth mindset development through conferencing
Teachers will be provided with a binder designed to help them create a DOK 3-4
Classroom, where strategic, collaborative thinking is aligned to standards and 21st
century expectations of learning.
Date: June 13 and 14, 2016
Location: Wilson Center, Charlestown
Time: 8:30 Registration 9:00-3:00 Event
Registration Fee:
$200 per person ESC Member/$400 per person Non-ESC Member
Teams of 3 or more: $175 per person ESC Member/$350 per person NonESC Member
PGPs will be available
The minimum number of participants must be reached in order for event to run
To Register: www.wesc.k12.in.us