When developing a game plan with the students I think the first goal would be having the students understand the standards and indicators. I would split the class into groups so that each group would cover a standard and its indicators. Each group would present these standards along with examples of meeting the standard and not meeting the standard.
After the presentations that students would take a survey that rates how well they feel they perform at each standard. By using the results of the survey as a class we can choose which standards we would like to focus on first. This can go as detailed as each individual indicator.
With the standards chosen each group would brain storm which actions they think would be effective in meeting our goals. From the ideas students will start with three actions they feel would benefit them the most. Some of the actions would take place during school and on their own.
To monitor the effectiveness a weekly assessment of their actions will be given. The assessment will include the use of a personal reflection and also several questions that involve what was done correctly and incorrectly when applicable. It may include open ended questions where the students state what they have learned in the past week.
At the end of each standard it would be added to a portfolio. The portfolio can be done digitally and or in a binder. Each section will include a final reflection and assessment.
This seems to be a very precise way of involving students in meeting specific goals. I especially like the follow-up of the reflective part. It is always important to make sure that students understand what they have learned and what the next steps are. Do you think that in middle school there is actually enough time to do this on a weekly basis? I know that in my school context it would be very difficult.
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