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=ESU 6 Field Implementation Course=

Course Syllabus: [|Field Implementation 2012.docx]

A Teacher's Guide to Reflective Practice: [|ReflectivePrac(05).pdf]

Current research about instructional practice will be the foundation of this course. Activities will include the development of student goals based on data, targeting instructional strategies based on the Marzano Research Laboratory (MRL) Instructional Protocol, and the implementation of the targeted strategies in an authentic classroom setting.
 * Course Description **

Marzano, R.J. (2007) //The art and science of teaching: A comprehensive framework for effective instruction.// Alexandria, VA. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
 * Required Text/Materials **

A Teachers Reflective Guide: Marzano Research Laboratory

Participants will implement research based instructional strategies to improve student achievement.
 * Course Objective **

The course will require teachers to implement new instructional strategies and technology tools with their students. Participants will be required to develop a project to implement these strategies and tools designed to improve student achievement by:
 * Requirements **
 * Developing goals for student achievement goals that are approved by the instructor.
 * Targeting instructional strategies based on the Marzano Research Laboratory (MRL) Supervision of Instruction Protocol that are aligned student achievement goals.
 * Developing a tool kit of instructional techniques and technology tools based on the model of instruction.
 * Administering a pretest to determine current level of achievement.
 * Implementing new instructional strategies and technology tools with students.
 * Reflecting on the strategies and tool implementation.
 * Assessing technology needs.
 * Facilitating the creation of authentic student work via technology tools.
 * Administering a post-test to determine level of student growth.
 * Showcasing the project and results locally and/or regionally.

Course assignments and activities will focus on the implementation of instructional strategies aligned to student achievement goals. Participants will be required to collect student achievement data, determine goals, implement classroom strategies, and determine post implementation results. The topics and timeline are as follows:
 * Course Topics/Assignments Timeline **


 * ** Assignment ** ||  ||  ** Due Date **  ||
 * Determination of student achievement goals. ||  || February 1 ||
 * Draft of project design ||  || February 15 ||
 * Implementation of instructional strategies ||  || February 15- March 15 ||
 * Weekly Reflections ||  || February 1 – March 23 ||
 * Student Post-test ||  || March 23 ||
 * Showcase ||  || April 3 ||