1. Two Truths & A Lie ---Can you identify the lie? 1.The Ministry of Education is planning to begin writing the grade 10-12 curriculum this spring.2. The BCTF was not involved in the writing of the draftcurriculum 3. The curriculum implementation timeline is still tobe determined.

2. Exploring Engagement &Differentiation through the Lens of the New Draft BC Curriculum Ben Par Ron Coleborn Moscrop November 22nd, 2013Twitter Hashtags: #bccurric #moscrop @Ben_Pare 3. We would like to acknowledgeand thank the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam,Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish on whose traditional territory we teach, learn, and live on. 4. Intentions: Today we will . Explore some of the key understandings of the draftcurriculum Model an inquirybased learning environment 5. Meet Nathaniel, Naomi, & Sami 6. What do we want for our children? What do we want their school experience to be like? What skills, abilities, and understandings do we wantwhen they cross the stage at the end of grade 12? What are the life-long attributes we hope for ourchildren? 7. Reflective Write Three Minute Write: What do our curriculum & our classrooms need to look like so that our children are walking across the stage at graduation with the things that we value? 8. Synthesize Circle ONE KEY word that captures the essence ofyour reflective write. 9. Charles KetteringShifting to concept-based curriculum 10. Concept-Based, Competency-Driven Curriculum Founded on the core competencies and focuses on big ideas Examples of Big Ideas: ELA K-9: Language and literature help us find meaning and joy.Science 8: Cell theory explains the fundamental nature of life. Math 8:Proportional reasoning helps us make sense of how quantities are related in real-life contexts. Social Studies 8: The increasing connectedness of global society carries both positive and negative consequences. 11. Concept Based: Big Ideas From many specific PLOS to fewer, broaderLearning Standards Build deeper understandings Use knowledge & understandings in differentcontexts Can shape curriculum in innovative,creative, and responsive ways 12. What are Core Competencies Core Competencies are: the intellectual, personal, and social proficiencies needed for success in school, careers, and life Thinking Competency o Critical thinking o Creative thinking o Reflective thinking Personal and Social Competency o Positive personal and cultural identity o Personal awareness and responsibility o Social awareness and responsibility Communication Competency o Use of language and symbols 13. Competencies Core CompetenciesCurriculum Competencies-What it looks like in your discipline 14. Project of Heart Video http://poh.jungle.ca/filmsvideos 15. Gallery Walk & Choice Four different readings placed in the room Read each one & then decide which one you would like to read in full Pick up the full article While reading indicate the articles key ideas Partner Talk 16. Extensions Homogenous Groupings Heterogeneous Groupings Concept Mapping 10 Word Summary 17. What is Inquiry Based Learning? 18. Inquiry ApproachCoverage ApproachStudent Voice and ChoiceTeacher selection and directionStudent as knowledge creatorStudent as information receiverTeacher as model and coachTeacher as expert and presenterCaring and taking action Forgetting and moving to next unit 19. Frayer Vocabulary Chart 20. Some Understandings Inquiry-based teaching is problem or question driven; it encourages collaboration; it makes kids into explorers and discoverers; it requires kids to think; and it puts teachers in nonconventional roles. - Stephanie Harvey & Harvey Daniels from Inquiry Circles in Action: Collaboration and Comprehension 21. Fold the Line All Provincial Exams (gr 1012) should be eliminated! 22. Engagement Strategies Connect Process Transform/Personalize Hook: 2 Truths & a Lie Video clips Twitter hashtag connected conversations Quick Write Say Something / Square up * Movement Choice of Texts Frayer Diagram Fold the line * 3 Rs Reflection / Exit Tweet 23. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Reflecting on your classroom practice . Reduce: Whats something you could stop doing (or do less of)? Reuse: Whats something you could do more of? Recycle: Whats something you could tweak? Dont forget you can also provide feedback at www.curriculum.gov.bc.ca 24. Whats next? Rons session:-Exploring How to Integrate the Math and Science Curricula Bens sessions:-Poetry Circles -Moving From Theory to Practice Jacqui 25. Reflecting on the Competencies How well did you use the core competencies in todays session?What area were you strongest?Whats an area you could strengthen for next time? 26. Personalize Note to a colleague or a Final Tweet :What is something you could share with a colleague about the draft curriculum?Dont forget you can also provide feedback at www.curriculum.gov.bc.ca 27. Wab Kinew Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlkuRCXdu5A 28. Stand & Talk Share your thinking with a partnerFind another group of two & Square Up -Share your partners ideas 29. Karen Hume: Tuned Out Case LearningInvolves inquiry if used when the case study is problem based, but not if it serves as a review of previously taught concepts presented in narrative form.Expeditionary LearningInquiry that involves exploration of the natural world and/or the community through students going out into the world and experts coming into the school.Group InvestigationsInquiry that is divided among small groups, with each group conducting its own investigation of an aspect of the question or problem. Groups work interdependently to share results and come to conclusions.Literature CirclesInquiry through small, peer-led reading discussion groups, using any text form (Harvey and Daniels, 2009)Problem-Based Learning (PBL)Inquiry based on a problem that is presented so students recognize they need to learn new knowledge in order to solve the problem.Project-Based LearningInquiry that results in the construction of a performance or artefact. Note that not all student-centered products are the result of an inquiry.SimulationsInvolve inquiry when they provide a way for students to discover a variety of perspectives, such as through role-play 30. Inquiry Definitions Inquiry inducts students into the business of all content areas, professions, and real-world work. In other words, inquiry is the apprenticeship into true expertise and understanding by doing what experts do. Jeffery Wilhelm, Peggy Wilhelm, and Erika Boas, from Inquiring Minds: Learn to Read and Write