Module
2 | Session 1
Strategies for Teaching
and Learning
in Alternative Education Facilities :
Research Validated Practices
Mary Male, Ph.D.
San José State University
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Objectives
Teachers will review instructional practices from programs with demonstrated successful outcomes (increased graduation rates, reduced recidivism rates, and successful completion of alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation, employment).
Teachers will be able to:
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List and explain key terms: resilience, experiential learning, direct instruction, modeling, engagement.
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Compare/contrast traditional with innovative practice in alternative education.
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Analyze current beliefs/practices and compare with research-validated practice.
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Review outcome data for programs; develop action research questions to guide instructional program evaluation.
Agenda and Materials
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| Welcome Objectives Expectations/ground rules |
Agenda Ground rules |
10 |
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| Quick
Write Activity (Pretest) |
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10 |
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| PowerPoint
Presentation: Research-Validated Practices for
Alternative Education Programs |
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20 |
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| PowerPoint Presentation: Alternative Education Programs: Intensive Academic vs. Transition Services |
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20 |
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| Small Group Activity: Read the article The Foundry. List the research-validated practices you find. |
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20 |
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| Application Activity |
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20 |
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| Journal Activity |
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10 |
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