Unit Organizer Routine (SP)

2. Demonstrate Implementation with Fidelity

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  • Last updated July 29, 2020 at 8:56 AM by kucrl
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Earn the Fidelity of Implementation Credential or post evidence of Fidelity of Implementation here.

Evidence includes:

Develop a Draft Unit Organizer

Develop and post a draft Unit Organizer related to content that predicts the instruction of the content with a group or a class. Follow the Get Ready section to prepare the draft. Practice applying the Linking Steps to develop the draft. Post your draft. 

Co-Construct and Instruct

Co-construct and instruct with the Unit Organizer using the Cue-Do-Review steps with a group or class. Follow the Get Set section to introduce the Unit Organizer to students.   

Use the Unit Organizer Routinely

Use the Unit Organizer routinely with a group or class. Follow the Go! and Win! sections of the guidebook.

Submit an Implementation Portfolio

Describe: • Group/Student (size, level, student characteristics, etc.) • The length of implementation (days, weeks, months, amount of time per day, days per week, etc.) Include artifacts: • Your draft and final Device • Student Devices without student names (HALO) • Post your implementation portfolio 

Submit a Log

Log: What went well - Why? What was a challenge - Why? What you will do next time What adjustments you made Ideas generated for issues encountered Etc. Post your log. 

Submit Video

Submit video to your professional developer that supports your competence. Show yourself conducting the Unit Organizer Routine, using the Cue-Do-Review process.   

If you would like to post your video to your credential (by posting a link to your video from Vimeo, YouTube, or another video hosting site) ensure that all permissions are in place or privacy settings are activated.  Posted video will be viewable by anyone who views this credential.  More than one video may be submitted to your professional developer for feedback or posted to your credential.  The video should show the Cue-Do-Review process.   Follow the Cue-Do-Review process outlined in the Cue-Do-Review Checklist. 

Note Completion Date

All posted evidence

P2G Sim in PA

I have no further questions regarding the UO we created
jlyster Almost 6 years ago

P2G SIM PA

I have no questions at this time
dcullen Almost 6 years ago

PA SIM for P2G

I have no additional questions to add to the UO from the Coaching session.
abella Almost 6 years ago

6th grade Social Studies / 22 Gen. Ed. students / 6 EC students / Used 2nd Qtr. over 9 weeks / Students fill in sections as we study topics.

becky11 Almost 6 years ago

Implementation of the device has proven successful within my students. All evidence is seen int he link posted below.

https://www.badgelist.com/SIM-Content-Enhancement/Unit-Organizer-Routine-FI/u/md

md About 6 years ago

Implementation with Fidelity

See Unit Organizer FI badge
sstrickland About 6 years ago

Completion Date: Nov. 10, 2017. See evidence that follows.

Develop a Draft Unit Organizer: This device was developed with my coach, Bonnie Fenwick, and my seventh grade English colleagues. We received feedback on the device using the Device Checklist.
Teacher Draft: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTNW5tSGlnTEpqTy1BTzYxeXdpM0ZMZDFPX0dv/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTYmx2SUxMQ1BtTkNDNmlSZ24yOVVKR3JsVm93/view?usp=sharing

Completed Student Device: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTUW9RZVBRZ0pCdmd2YWoxN1I0MHI0Nk5Xd1I0/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTeEl0TVV5c2FxeHdNbTJPc0VteDBVSzB3ZnV3/view?usp=sharing

Feedback from coach: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTdG00cWtMRi1KTTZ2SjllY3lrWVJDSVJtbER3/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTVU94WWF0eGpId3ZDb3IyYlZienljRXZSMmNv/view?usp=sharing    

Co-construct and Instruct I have been using the Unit Organizer Routine with students for eight years. I have been observed by my coach launching, floating, and typing up my units using this routine. I am a SIM PDer in Learning Strategies and also the Building Leader of our Literacy Leadership Team (CLC/SIM initiative).  

Use the Unit Organizer Routinely I have been using this routine regularly for eight years. I use it routinely to begin each class, to assess learning, and to keep students aware of pacing throughout the unit.  

Implementation Portfolio

Students: This year, I am using the Unit Organizer Routine with students in English 7 (Pre-AP and General Education groups)  as well as a SIM Strategy class for at-risk 6th graders. In the past, I have also co-taught classes with ELL and SWD populations using this routine. English 7 classes usually consist of about 25 students of diverse backgrounds. The SIM Strategy class consists of about 10 students who meet on alternate days (A day and B day groups). I created the devices for this Course by following the guidebook and working with my coach.  

Length of Implementation: I have been implementing the Unit Organizer Routine with students for eight years as part of the CLC and SIM initiatives in my district. During a typical week in the school year, I refer to the device daily and co-construct part of it at least twice per week. I use the Expanded Map and Unit Self-Test Questions for frequent formative assessments and build in opportunities to review and reteach based on student responses. I teach two 90-minute blocks of English 7 and one block of the SIM Strategy class per day. The amount of time spent on the device depends on where we are in the unit. Launch usually takes about 30 minutes.  

Artifacts: Teacher Draft 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTU3AwSlpRamdVeTNVUDJYZjM4d3hzM3pqdW40/view?usp=sharing

Teacher Draft 2 (This unit was further revised and renamed Main Idea and Vocab Skills): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTSE9iOG95R3ZRTmpReVJ6ZGFEZXUzelB3QU9Z/view?usp=sharing    

Teacher draft I developed this year. Will work with coach on revising based on feedback: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTeEpCaVZzczhQRm95MTltUDlFTFBmeFV5QVNZ/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTR21HZzlkSnJNRFlIcDdvb1hIUzVHUXYwY0tR/view?usp=sharing            

Teacher & Student devices (various units)  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTdm4xMC1sMF9YWFJUMU5qOGh3elY0N0tvZGpF/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTV3BZLVZ6Z0VRbXJSaGRRbkljV052R3dwSUlZ/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTWmwzYnZ3b0ROSnZVdldGNmVUbXF0SjJIeElB/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTN3RGcTFsdzRFc2ktUWU1enZTRHVFTXRvNGlJ/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTb0xBZktPekhnYnJFcjhPMUxYZ0I2S1pzTmtr/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTdHQtTWYwWGFvT0IzZGhxLWFPOE9TQVZQbC1R/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTYlh4Q25PS2gyNGc3eVRIR1hnYnJnYVhvczdB/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTT001WG9oS0VDMEd5bE9xS2Y3OXFOYzJkd3FV/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTMzFtQVlLekJDemJ5UGs2MVctUWMwcnRvNG04/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTZHhyZmJpemUxMDVKSS12VkU0WVp5QWZSM0tF/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTdEIxTl9lTW5jWTNqZW9Hbi0xb3A1WXdleUlz/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTUzZxcDc0RW5KNGJvRjF0bGE3NDZTUEtGUUJ3/view?usp=sharing

Log (Sept 15, 2017 – video follows):
What went well: I was pleased with the co-construction process. I usually pre-teach a bit of the unit, either in a warm-up or a previous activity, so that students can draw on that experience and prior knowledge to co-construct. The students were able to make connections and contribute to co-construction with a high level of engagement and understanding. I think they enjoyed coming up with the Unit Self Test Questions in a jigsaw format and sharing them with their classmates.  

What needs improvement: Last year, I worked toward my Specialist Micro-Credential in the Vocabulary LINCing Routine. What I mostly struggled with the most then was the Review part of Cue-Do-Review. This year, during my observation, I did well with the Review but actually got the Cue and Do out of order a bit. It was helpful to receive feedback from my coach on following the implementation guide with fidelity to ensure that students are adequately prompted to begin the routine. Another concern of mine is the time it takes to launch a unit and the level of student engagement during the process. Admittedly, my main reason for using fill-in-the-blank self-test questions was time. It could be done quickly enough that my students had not lost interest. My coach has emphasized the opportunity for critical thinking that goes along with the students developing the questions. My goal for this year is to give them that opportunity but keep the launching process time-efficient and engaging for students.  

Video (Launch):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTUTByQUpkamF5MWM/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTcmQ2TC1ZUUlCR3c/view?usp=sharing  

Feedback from coach: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTMzlkMXdEc0hHVmY4b0FGTW5FeldjcmliTHI4/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTc1dYZC1XVEZrRTB0YXdMTGttbTl3S1ZFS1dn/view?usp=sharing    

Video (Expanded Map)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Uf_8m2P-G5wY6V19fd5doiOTC-gm09Zd

Feedback from coach:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTU0hoNnV1WURIUHNBUERYaE5zS2ZsNkRPX0d3/view?usp=sharing
cleague Over 6 years ago

Level 2 Micro- credential

I completed the requirements for the Level 2 (FI) micro-credential with Unit Organizer as of June 9, 2017.  You can find the evidence within that badge here on Badge List.
smiter02 Almost 7 years ago

Expert 6/8/16

Fidelity badge approved on 6/8/16.
ayankey Almost 8 years ago

Coached by Janice Creneti since 2011. SIM PD'er and teaching this routine since 2014.

sullytchr Over 8 years ago

I created and utilized the routine in my classroom

Created unit organizers for the 9th grade geography curriculum (2004-2005)

Assisted in co-creating the 10th grade World History unit organizers for the Palm Beach County School District.  (2004-2005).

Gave professional development in UNit organizer 2005-2011.  

I currently implement both US and World history in my classrooms.
tabby621 Over 8 years ago

Reflection & Continuous Practice

I reflected with my mentor on the co-construction on the Unit Organizer Routine and have continued to update my use in the classroom as well as drafting with teachers and colleagues by using the CRAFT steps to draft and launch the unit.  
ejgreen Over 8 years ago