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Enhancing Education with Honors Matrix Training by Thomasena Stuckett

This training program provides an overview of state and district policies, framework of standards, and strategies for honors courses. It covers course expectations, assessments, teaching approaches, and emphasizes academic rigor and critical analysis. The course matrix includes components such as extended reading assignments, research-based writing, projects, open-ended investigations, and integration of technology, offering a comprehensive learning experience. Join now to elevate your teaching skills and enrich student learning outcomes!

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Enhancing Education with Honors Matrix Training by Thomasena Stuckett

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  1. Honors Matrix Training ThomasenaStuckett, SCS Honors Analyst2013

  2. Agenda • State and District Policy Overview • Framework of Standards • Honors Matrix • Strategies • Questions

  3. State and District Policy Honors Courses

  4. Honors Course Expectation • Substantially exceed the content standards, learning expectations and performance indicators approved by the TDOE • Teachers to model instructional approaches that facilitate maximum change of ideas • Independent Study • Self-directed Research • Appropriate use of technology

  5. Honors Course Expectation • Must include multiple assessments • Short Answer • Constructed-response prompts • Performance-based tasks • Open-ended questions • Essays • Original or creative interpretations • Authentic products • Portfolios • Analytical writing

  6. Honors Course Expectation • The emphasis is placed on: • Academic rigor • Teacher as the facilitator, student as the thinker and problem solver • The three highest levels of Bloom’s • Purposeful writing • Purposeful research • Critical analysis • Inquiry-based learning

  7. Framework of Standards Honors Courses

  8. Framework Components • An Honors Course shall include fiveof the following components: • Extended reading assignments that connect with the curriculum. • Research-based writing assignments that address and extend the curriculum. • Projects that apply course curriculum to relevant and real world situations.

  9. Framework Components • An Honors Course shall include fiveof the following components: • Open ended investigations in which the studentselects the questions and designs the research. • Writing assignments that demonstrate a variety of modes, purposes and styles. • Integration of appropriate technology into the course of study.

  10. Framework Components • An Honors Course shall include fiveof the following components: • Deeper exploration of the culture, values, and history of the discipline. • Extensive opportunities for problem-solving experiences through imagination, critical analysis, and application.

  11. Course Matrix Honors Courses

  12. Questions and Answers

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