An area I feel needs some attention is the ever-important matter of Teaching and Learning. We are in the business of education and we should all recognize that our ultimate goal as educators should be to promote academic excellence.
Over the past couple of weeks we have heard terms such as 21st century learner, relevance, technology, engaging activities, etc. In this technology rich world, it is our duty as teachers and educators to commit to our teaching through meaningful, relevant curriculum aligned with the TEKS, and our responsibility to ensure students are learning, working, and growing to the fullest potential.
One important aspect within this Long-Range vision in the area of Teaching and Learning includes availability. Students need access to the proper equipment to appropriately instruct their learning. How can a campus integrate and implement technology when it’s not readily available for use? Fortunately at my campus, students have a great abundance of technology at their fingertips. For the past three years, key area totals have equaled 13, 15, and 15, and to be honest, I don’t see how in 08-09 there was a decrease in totals since our district has truly improved several aspects of the technology department which has made incredible strides in development, support, and overall access to their knowledge.
Other aspects of this section include use of information, collaboration, communication, diversity, and real-world relevance. Our district has provided a year-long professional development focusing on the Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance Framework. Within this program educators are exposed to the important concepts and factors of following a curriculum framework that not only aligns with the proper TEKS, but infuses a strong relationship with the diversity of students in the classroom, a rigorous lesson or unit that pushes students into the ‘D’ quadrant, and lessons and units that are relevant to real world applications.
I feel that the application of this framework, along with the integration and implementation of technology will not only create successful 21st century learners, but will smoothly transition these learners into the world and their bright futures.
Over the past couple of weeks we have heard terms such as 21st century learner, relevance, technology, engaging activities, etc. In this technology rich world, it is our duty as teachers and educators to commit to our teaching through meaningful, relevant curriculum aligned with the TEKS, and our responsibility to ensure students are learning, working, and growing to the fullest potential.
One important aspect within this Long-Range vision in the area of Teaching and Learning includes availability. Students need access to the proper equipment to appropriately instruct their learning. How can a campus integrate and implement technology when it’s not readily available for use? Fortunately at my campus, students have a great abundance of technology at their fingertips. For the past three years, key area totals have equaled 13, 15, and 15, and to be honest, I don’t see how in 08-09 there was a decrease in totals since our district has truly improved several aspects of the technology department which has made incredible strides in development, support, and overall access to their knowledge.
Other aspects of this section include use of information, collaboration, communication, diversity, and real-world relevance. Our district has provided a year-long professional development focusing on the Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance Framework. Within this program educators are exposed to the important concepts and factors of following a curriculum framework that not only aligns with the proper TEKS, but infuses a strong relationship with the diversity of students in the classroom, a rigorous lesson or unit that pushes students into the ‘D’ quadrant, and lessons and units that are relevant to real world applications.
I feel that the application of this framework, along with the integration and implementation of technology will not only create successful 21st century learners, but will smoothly transition these learners into the world and their bright futures.
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