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Evaluating Library Lesson Objectives

Alignment to BCPS Secondary LMS Evaluation Rubric: Domain 1 Planning & Preparation - 1f. Collaborating in the Design of Instructional Experiences: Collaborates with teachers in most disciplines in designing, planning, implementing, and assessing meaningful learning activities that integrate the use of multiple resources and the development of research skills and various literacies. Domain 3 Instruction - 3a. Communicates Clearly and Accurately: Clearly communicates measurable objectives, directions and procedures both orally and in writing, anticipating in advance possible misunderstandings. Domain 4 Professional Responsibility - 4a. Reflecting on Practice: The LMS is constantly reflecting on the effectiveness of services, resources, instructional strategies, and facilities to ensure that they are meeting the goals of the library program.

RESOURCES

• Introductory PPT 

• Evaluating Library Lesson Objectives worksheet |  Revising Library Media Objectives worksheet

• AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner

• Building Blocks of Effective Instruction criteria for Library Lesson Objectives/Learning Targets (from Jan 2017 LMS PSD)
• Characteristics of Meaningful Library Media Lesson Objectives (from May 2016 LMS PD session)

 
DIRECTIONS 

1:  Analyze objectives to highlight the  new learning/skill being taugh, underline the student activity and circle the evidence of learning being measured.

2:  Evaluate objectives according to these success criteria:

• Are students learning a specific new skill aligned to an AASL Standard?  Y or N
• Is evidence of student learning measurable?  Y or N
• Is the learning rigorous?  Y or N

     If you answer NO for any criteria, make a note of issues with this objective.  

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 

On your own, analyze & evaluate the first three objectives (#1-3). 

Share responses to check understanding.  GREEN card = All YES    RED card = Any criteria NO

3.  With table group members, analyze & evaluate remaining ODD or EVEN objectives. 

INSTRUCTOR MODELiNG  Revising objective #3 using criteria and Objective Writing Frame.

4.  Collaborate to rewrite at least two ODD/EVEN objectives using the provided Revising Library Objectives worksheet.

5.  Groups share one original and revised objective on chart paper to explain how the revised objective meets criteria.

REFLECT, ACT & WONDER (choose paper or digital format)

• Reflect:  Which criteria for meaningful lesson objectives do you need to work on?  Which common issues do you need to avoid?

• Act:  How can you and students utilize the objective throughout the lesson?

• Wonder:  What are you left wondering about?  Write lingering questions on a post-it and leave it on the Parking Lot.

Lesson Planning with Building Blocks of Effective Instruction

At the January 2017 PD session:

• A majority of LMS rated own level of skill for planning effective learner-centered instruction as Proficient or Advanced.  

• Together we analyzed a model lesson plan based on Building Blocks of Effective Instruction criteria.

• Each LMS analyzed of one of their own library lessons based on these criteria in order to make revisions and improve the lesson.

Today we will apply Building Blocks of Effective Instruction criteria in order to plan a learner-centered library lesson. 

SCENARIO  A teacher whose students are often engaged in reading about and discussing current events* has asked you to provide instruction on fake news.  The teacher has identified this as a learning need for students, given the proliferation of fake news online and in social media, and students' lack of skills for judging whether information they find there is trustworthy. You start outlining an introductory lesson using the Library Lesson Plan template and Building Blocks of Effective Instruction.

*This could apply to classes in ELA, Social Studies, Science, or other content areas.

RESOURCES

• Library Lesson Plan template (choose paper or digital format)   Library Media Objective-Writing Frame

• Lesson Planning Resources wiki page - Cognitive verbs for objectives, AASL Benchmarks, Learning Standards Crosswalks, etc.

• Formative Assessment tools/techniques - from January PSD

• Fake News & News Literacy Resources

DIRECTIONS

Use the provided resources to co-plan a fake news lesson with your Group members; agree on a content area/grade level. 

1.  Build background knowledge by reading Library Girl's post about fake news.  Give your Lesson a relevant title.

2.  Complete the Standards Alignment for the Lesson Plan by identifying those that are most clearly/closely aligned to this learning.

3.  Write a meaningful lesson objective which:

• Reflects Building Blocks of Effective Instruction criteria/ Characteristics of Meaningful Library Media Lesson Objectives

• Avoids common issues/non-characteristics we identified previously.

• Uses the Objective Frame introduced previously:  SWBAT _________________________  (new specific skill aligned to Standard) by ______________________ (student activity) in order to _______________________________ (evidence measured/assessed). 
  

4.  Explore the Fake News & News Literacy Resources page to get some inspiration and find useful resources for your selected grade level/content area.

5.  As you outline your Instructional Plan, be sure to include:

a.  Learner-centered activities which reflect the Building Blocks of Effective Instruction criteria for Students

b.  One of the Formative Assessment tools/techniques you learned about at our January PSD.

c.  A Summative Assessment of student learning for this lesson: How will students demonstrate mastery of the Lesson Objective?

6.  Share examples of learner-centered activities, formative assessments, summative assessments included in your group's Lesson Plan.

 EXIT TICKET   Complete one Fake News Lesson Plan Exit Ticket for your group to turn in for formative assessment.

REFECT, ACT & WONDER  (choose paper or digital format)

• Reflect:  What are some advantages to collaborating with job-alike colleagues for lesson planning?

• Act:  How can you encourage school instructional partners to collaborate for teaching students about fake news?   

                  How can you curate and market teaching & learning resources about fake news?

• Wonder:  What are you left wondering about?  Write lingering questions on a sticky note and post on the Parking Lot. 

EXTEND 
The Library Lesson Study is a unique opportunity for you to collaborate further with job-alike LMS colleagues. You may choose to continue developing/customizing your fake news lesson for students in a particular grade level/content area at your school.  

Library Lesson Study

RESOURCES

• Secondary LMS Lesson Study presentation

Announcements

1.  Capstone Interactive eBooks - Extra funding to purchase some eBooks directly from Capstone at a special reduced price.  Stay tuned!

2.  CD 2017 Book Order Reminders:

• Do not use "CD2017" in list titles or PO # field for any orders placed with school-based funds.  

• All eBooks selections fill first (Shipment #1). Print titles may come in two separate shipments in an effort to fill all First Choice.

• All MARC records uploaded to Destiny by Donna Gruzs; she will email LMS when records have been uploaded.

• Scan one book from shipment to verify records are in Destiny before putting books on shelf.

3.  Digital Citizenship Lessons must be implemented by end of school year:  Lighthouse HS- 6 lessons | All MS- 9 lessons. Schedule now!

4.  BCPS EdCamp - April 1, 2017 @ Cockeysville MS 8:30 - 1:00 PM.  Registration opens February 27.  Please promote to your faculty. 

5.  School Library Month - April 2017.  Theme: Because School Libraries Empower Students

6.  BC Reads  - April 2017.  Please promote student/family/staff participation in reading this year's books and at BC Reads branch events.

7. Destiny Updates