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Honors Level Course Implementation Guide Q & A Session
Social StudiesMay 16, 2013
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Introductions
Today’s Webinar Is
Facilitated By
Fay GoreSocial Studies Content Area
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How To Access The Honors Implementation Information
http://honorsimplementation.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/
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Social Studies Courses Eligible For Honors Credit
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Structure and Content of The Honors Portfolio
The Honors Portfolio contains three primary sections:
1. Curriculum Content
2. Instructional Materials and Methods
3. Assessment
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The Curriculum
Content
Let’s Discuss Section I
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I. Curriculum Content
How is the honors level course adapted and differentiated for advanced learners? How does the honors level curriculum support vertical alignment for college and career readiness?
Honors Level Course Portfolio Evidence must include:
1. Teacher Rationale for Curriculum Content (intentional reflection & philosophy)
2. Standards and Objectives
3. Curriculum Plan (Pacing guides, course syllabus & sequence, curriculum maps, etc.)
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Questions About Content
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Instructional Materials and Methods
Let’s Discuss Section II
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II. Instructional Materials and Methods
How is the honors level course taught?
Honors Level Course Portfolio Evidence must include:
1. Teacher Rationale for Instructional Materials and Methods
2. Instructional Materials and Methods (instructional resources, methods, strategies, equipment, and technology)
3. Sample Units, Lesson(s), and Assignments
4. Student Work Samples
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Questions About Materials/Methods
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Let’s Discuss Section III
Assessment
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III. Assessment
How is the Honors Level Course assessed?
Honors Level Course Portfolio Evidence must include:
1. Teacher Rationale for Assessment Practices
2. Assessment Practices (grading practices, use of rubrics and/or scoring guides, use of formative and summative assessment)
3. Assessment Samples (pre-assessment, description of formative assessment, and summative assessment)
4. Student Work Assessment Samples
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Questions About Assessment
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Closure
North Carolina Honors Course Implementation Guide and Rubric• State-wide framework• Local flexibility• Guidelines for rigor required for
honors credit weighting