Module 7 - Session 3
LEADING TO SUPPORT EXCELLENT TEACHING FOR EVERYONE
Leading to Support Educators Across Learning Environments
GETTING STARTED
OVERVIEW
Welcome to TALE Academy Module 7: Leading to Support Educators Across Learning Environments!
Goal – The goal of this module is to help school leaders enhance their support for educators as they teach across learning environments (TALE).
Module Content – This module consists of 8 sessions on leading to support educators across learning environments. Each session contains a variety of content and learning activities.
Session Content – You are beginning Module 7 – Session 3: Leading to Support Excellent Teaching for Everyone.
MODULE WORKBOOK
If you have not yet downloaded your personal copy of the TALE Academy Workbook for this module, do so now. See directions below. There is only one workbook for each module which contains activities for all sessions within that module.
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Step 1: Create your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.
Throughout this session, you will complete the session activities and take notes in the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook. You will have many opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you learn using your digital workbook. When you click on the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook link, you will be prompted to make a copy of the workbook. Once you do so, your notes and your work within your workbook will be visible only to you. Please note that the workbook is fillable using Google Slides. We do not recommend printing a copy due to the length of the workbook.
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Step 2: Get familiar with the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.
Now that you have your personal copy of the workbook, review pages 1-7 to learn about the workbook’s contents and tips for using the workbook. Don’t forget to add your name to page 1 to personalize your workbook!
Step 3: Review “Key Terms” for Session 3 in the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook.
Your last step is to review the key terms for Session 3. For every TALE Academy session, the key terms are listed at the start of each new session in the workbook. You can return to the key terms page(s) of your workbook throughout this session to add your notes.
GUIDING QUESTIONS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
GUIDING QUESTIONS
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How can I establish a strong foundation to support inclusive and equitable learning environments?
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How can I leverage the power of TALE to advance equity and inclusion for both students and teachers?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, you will be able to do the following:
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Understand the guidelines for universal design for learning (UDL).
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Recognize the shifts in practice that teachers must make in order to implement UDL in the classroom.
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Recognize the shifts in practice that school leaders must make in order to implement UDL schoolwide.
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Assess where your school is in terms of UDL implementation using CAST’s UDL Progression Rubric and the UDL phases of implementation.
ENGAGE: ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
LEARN FROM OTHERS:
VOICES FROM THE FIELD
The following video highlights the reflections of New York State school leaders on leading to support excellent teaching for everyone.
WORKBOOK
ACTIVITY
To activate your prior knowledge on the topic, please complete the following steps:
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In your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, complete Activity 7.3.1 – The History of New York State Public Education: Test Your Knowledge.
If you have not already created your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.
EXPLORE: TOPIC OVERVIEW
READ, WATCH, LISTEN
Select from the learning modalities below to explore an overview of the topic for this session. You may read a magazine-style article, watch a video, or listen to a conversational podcast.
You need to select only one option: read, watch, or listen.
As you read, watch, or listen, consider pausing and reviewing the key terms for this session in your workbook. You can add your own notes, ideas for application, or definitions of the terms in your own words.
READ
Dive into our Module 7 – Session 3 READ, a magazine-style overview of the session topic with infographics and links to resources.
WATCH
Tune into our Module 7 – Session 3 WATCH, a narrated, animated video that provides an overview of the session topic.
LISTEN
Settle in for our Module 7 – Session 3 LISTEN, a conversational, podcast-style discussion among educators about the session topic.
EXPLORE: CHOICE BOARD
Select one option from the choices offered below to learn more.
You need to select only one of the choices, but you are welcome to explore all the resources!
Universal Design for Learning: A Support for Changing Teacher Practice
Synopsis: This research brief examines the importance of school leaders in modeling UDL and using instructional coaches to support teachers in the implementation of UDL.
Format: Journal Article
Time: 8 minutes
Universally Designed Leadership: A Transfer of Power
Synopsis: This video explores how administrators develop and promote UDL in schools to support a more inclusive, equitable, and effective learning environment.
Format: Webinar
Time: 59 minutes
Dr. Michael Fullan - The Role of a School Leader
Synopsis: This podcast with renowned school leadership expert Dr. Michael Fullan explores select concepts of the role of the school leader in building cultures that support innovation. The podcast includes examples of how students can contribute to designing learning.
Format: Podcast
Time: 26 minutes
ESTABLISH: REFLECTION FOR ACTION
WORKBOOK ACTIVITY
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Return to your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 7.3.2 – Using the CAST Framework for UDL Implementation.
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If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.
EXTEND: DEEPER LEARNING
Extend your learning by engaging in a longer workbook activity and/or accessing additional resources.
This section is designed to help you begin a journey into deeper learning on the topic area.
WORKBOOK ACTIVITY
Return to your copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 7.3.3 – UDL Walk-Through. If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 7 TALE Academy Workbook, you can do so by clicking here.
Time: 20 minutes
ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
Topic: Turnkey guidance for supporting teachers to design instruction that makes the general education curriculum more accessible to all students
Format: Guidance Document
Time: 25-30 minutes
What Does Equity Really Mean for Multilingual Learners?
Topic: A case for integration of language and content learning and “scaffolding up” the learning, and suggestions on how to adjust teacher and student roles to provide for authentic engagement and language development
Format: Article
Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Reading to African American Children
Topic: Aspects of instruction, curricula, and assessment that may create obstacles to literacy for African American children and ways to modify instructional practices for students
Format: Article
Time: 25 minutes
Topic: A story about ten-year-old Moises, who has just immigrated to California from Mexico and cannot understand his teacher
Format: Video
Time: 12 minutes