Alternative Modes for Alternative Ed

US.PK12.CL.1.1a: Apply fundamental skills and strategies (associating objects, pictures, and symbols with words and concepts, recognizing and decoding words, and paraphrasing and summarizing text) to recall and understand information from visual, print, and/or digital text or audio presentations for real-world application, such as completing assignments in school, listening to stories, and following instructions.

US.PK12.CL.1.1c: Apply fundamental skills and strategies (associating objects, pictures, and symbols with words and concepts, recognizing and decoding words, and paraphrasing and summarizing text) to recall and understand information from visual, print, and/or digital text or audio presentations for real-world application, such as completing assignments in school, recognizing signs and environmental print, reading schedules and maps, and using a menu.

US.PK12.CL.1.2c: Apply skills and strategies (scanning, predicting, paraphrasing/ summarizing, rereading, inferencing, retelling, self-questioning, note taking, outlining, and interpreting text structure) to gain information from a variety of media sources and instructional presentations.

US.PK12.CL.1.4b: Apply skills and strategies in mathematical concepts and processes and/or computational fluency, such as financial literacy skills, algebraic problem solving, estimation skills, measurement and geometry skills, and comprehension of graphs, tables, and charts.

Subject Areas: All

Materials: DVDs, Projectors, Computer, Cables, Review Worksheet

Procedure:
Depending on the subject area, curriculum needs, and student skill level, an Alternative Education Instructor will prepare by going to the District Media Location and check out required technology equipment and DVDs.

Concepts will be covered in the student text prior to viewing any visual materials. Vocabulary, procedures, and details should be addressed in the specific chapter studied.

One DVD will be allotted to enhance student comprehension of concepts and to apply theory to real world experience, as best as can be assumed by incarcerated youth.

If allowed by the facility, the students can assist with setting up the technology equipment and cables.

If collaborating between the other Alternative Education Facilities (Eugene Gregory, John Polk, Juvenile Detention Facility, Journey’s Academy), the Alt Ed website can be utilized to produce district wide presentations.

Evaluation:
A written student product addressing terminology, procedures, formulas, and talking points for discussion should be required from students following.

Traditional text chapter questions should also be completed following the viewing of the DVD.

Student ability to accurately convey academic concepts and vocabulary should be assessed based on question format and ensuing discussion.