Incorporating Evidence-Based Reasoning in the Classroom
From KNILT
About This Mini-Course
In this course, participants will learn ways to encourage evidence-based reasoning in their classrooms. Over the course of this mini-course, the following questions will be answered:
- What is evidence-based reasoning?
- What are the earmarks of effective textual evidence?
- How can students utilize evidence-based reasoning in writing?
- How can students utilize evidence-based reasoning in conversation?
- How can educators encourage the use of evidence-based reasoning in their classrooms?
In order to participate in this mini-course, simply work through Units 1, 2, and 3 sequentially.
Unit 1: What is evidence-based reasoning?
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
- Define evidence-based reasoning
- Identify evidence-based reasoning in student work
Unit 2: What are the earmarks of effective textual evidence?
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify strong textual evidence
- Distinguish between effective and ineffective pieces of textual evidence
Unit 3: How can evidence-based reasoning be implemented in instruction?
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify places in your curriculum where you can incorporate evidence-based reasoning
- Develop learning activities that incorporate evidence-based reasoning
- Develop a rubric that assesses evidence-based reasoning
