Modifications to Mastery Learning - E112
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The EduGals Podcast
Modifications to Mastery Learning - E112
Jan 31, 2023 Episode 112
Rachel Johnson, Katie Attwell

This week, we are chatting all about change with mastery learning in our classrooms! Specifically, we'll reflect on where we are at in our implementation journey as well as what changes we are going to make moving forward into the new semester. 

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  • Semester turnaround! Fresh starts are awesome
  • Lofty goals! Stress less about videos, more on differentiation
  • Implementing Mastery Learning by Thomas Guskey
  • Modern Classrooms Project
  • Initial instruction can be anything - live is likely better than using someone else's video
  • Specific corrective activities before re-assessment
  • Formally define re-assessment policies
  • Get a handle on mastery learning first before layering self-pacing and blended instruction
  • Mastery learning can fit within traditional teaching
  • Seating charts for self-pacing time, based on lessons (similar to station-based learning) and pull small groups right away
  • Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl - incorporate daily whole class activities
  • More UnGrading!
  • Revamping grade 9 skills-based mastery rubrics to 4 levels from 3 levels with checklist criteria with percentage mastered
  • Still loving Specifications Grading!
  • Individual trackers with suggested due dates - paper and digital available
  • "This Week" slide/agenda for each week
  • Finding more time/support for struggling students
  • Randomized groupings/seating plans - stick with it... it takes time!
  • Nothing will be perfect - we're always growing and learning
  • Change implementation takes a long time (about 3 years!)

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