The authors devoted Chapter 6 to share samples of DAP tool arranged by their primary learning style. After reading all the examples along with Tier 1, 2, and 3 for each learning style select one you want to implement in your classroom. Teach and/or describe how you would incorporate the DAP Tool in your classroom. (You may want to start with the simpler steps consisting of the four components and the "seven level" Performance Scale.) When posting your comments about your process share the page number(s) of the DAP Tool used.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Session 2 - Question 1
What were some of your thoughts while reading these two chapters? Give page numbers when you site your examples.
Session 2 - Question 2
Do you agree with the authors’ statement that through the use of the DAP Tool’s four component, students will be prepared for the 21st-century challenges? Why or why not?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Session 1 – Question 1
Look at the “eight reasons why products are important” beginning on page 2. What are your opinions on the authors’ comments? Why?
Session 1 – Question 2
The authors state, “Too often educators focus on the product itself instead of the significant content the product is presenting.” After reading the first three chapters, what will you do in your classroom or staff training to change the authors’ statement?
Session 1 - Question 3
What were “Ahh-Ha” moments for you while reading these chapters? Tell why and give page numbers for others to reference.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Assessing Differentiated Student Products
The subject of this GT book study is Assessing Differentiated Student Products by Julia Roberts, Ed.D. and Tracy Inman. This is a ready guide for developing and assessing a variety of authentic products in your classroom. The first 25 SBISD teachers who sign up on PDLC will receive a book for free. Any other SBISD teachers who sign up on PDLC are welcome to participate but must purchase their own book. Teachers outside SBISD who wish to participate are welcome.
You can learn more about the book at the following sites:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Prufrock Press
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