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Instructional Design with Rigor in Mind is a groundbreaking course series that offers educators a comprehensive understanding of 'rigor' in education. Beginning with a pre-assessment and debunking common myths about rigor, the series progresses to defining rigor within an educational context and thoroughly explores the subject of alignment and its implications for different disciplines, including social studies. The concept of backward design is introduced as an effective strategy for enhancing rigor, coupled with its practical applications in lesson planning. The series culminates in a focus on devising a year-long plan aimed at fostering a rigorous and engaging curriculum. Combining theory with practical tools and reflective exercises, this course series empowers educators to cultivate an enriched, rigorous learning environment.
Instructional Design with Rigor in Mind is a groundbreaking course series that offers educators a comprehensive understanding of 'rigor' in education. Beginning with a pre-assessment and debunking common myths about rigor, the series progresses to defining rigor within an educational context and thoroughly explores the subject of alignment and its implications for different disciplines, including social studies. The concept of backward design is introduced as an effective strategy for enhancing rigor, coupled with its practical applications in lesson planning. The series culminates in a focus on devising a year-long plan aimed at fostering a rigorous and engaging curriculum. Combining theory with practical tools and reflective exercises, this course series empowers educators to cultivate an enriched, rigorous learning environment.
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The University of Texas at Austin GEAR UP. We are funded by the 2022, 2024, and 2025 GEAR UP Partnership grants funded by the Department of Education. We work with thirteen independent school districts in the Greater Austin, San Antonio, East Texas, and Border regions and strive to increase college enrollment and persistence. School districts include Aldine ISD, Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD, Del Valle ISD, Eagle Pass ISD, Jasper ISD, Livingston ISD, Lockhart ISD, Lufkin ISD, Port Arthur ISD, San Felipe-Del Rio CISD, San Marcos CISD, Somerset ISD, and Southwest ISD.
