WICORizing Instruction Lesson 2

Objective

Learners will be able to explain how the WICOR learning design deepens students understanding by reading two Journal Articles, engaging in focused-note taking and writing a reflection on how both articles the wicor learning design and student engagement.

Materials

Computer
Pencil/Pen
Highlighters
Journal Articles (Digital Text and Paper Text)

Think and Answer

( Inquiry & Collaboration) Inquiry Question -What do great readers do?

Directions:Write your response in 5 sentences on a sticky note and pair and share your response with 3 participants

Reading

(Reading & Writing) Inquiry Questions - 
                    * What ideas from the articles resonates with you in your teaching experience?             
                    * How does the articles speak to designing a Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization & Reading  lessons?
                    * What evidence can you deduce from the article about the success of WICORized Lessons?                              
                    * What questions or concerns do you still have about exploratory learning after reading these articles?

Directions:

                   1. Read both articles. 
                   2. Annoation- highlight sentences that are wow, circle difficult vocabulary, write your thoughts in the margins.
                   3. As you read, write down any questions you have. 
                   4. Discuss your work with a peer, and give feedback (Reading, Collaboration & Peer- Assessment )

Articles

File:AVID College Completion Project Year 2 Evaluation Report (2).pdf Article 1

[[1]] Article 2

Learner Review

Directions:

                   1. Write a2 page refection on the lesson, answering all the questions in the questions section.
                   2. Discuss your reflective piece with a group (3 people) of participant for this lesson.
                   3. After your discussion, give feedback to each other on what was missed or any other noticings

Questions -

 1. What are the critical components of the WICOR Instructional Design?
 2. In what ways does the WICOR Instructional design help to deepen students understanding?
 3. How are students enagaged through Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading? 
 4. As a group, use the knowledge to explan WICOR Instructional Design .

References

Jackson, K., & Makarin, A. (2018). Can online off-the-shelf lessons improve student outcomes? Evidence from a field experiment. American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 10(3), 226-54.

Vander Ark, T. (2002). The case for small high schools. Educational Leadership, 59(5), 55-59.

Vander Ark, T. (2012). Getting smart: How digital learning is changing the world. John Wiley & Sons.

Zepeda, S. J. (2014). Job-embedded professional development: Support, collaboration, and learning in schools. Routledge.