CTE Deepening Instruction with Depth and Complexity: Reflection, Practice, and Planning April 28, 2025

Course Description

• In this course, teachers will take time to reflect on how they’re currently using the Depth and Complexity icons to help students think more deeply about what they’re learning. Together, we’ll look at what’s working, explore how students are using the icons during lessons, and think about new ways to encourage student ownership of their learning. Teachers will also have the chance to try out icons they’re less familiar with and plan future lessons that bring more depth and meaning to classroom instruction. By the end of the course, teachers will walk away with practical ideas, ready-to-use strategies, and a clearer plan for helping students think at higher levels.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Debbie Clemente
• Credit(s) and Type: 1.5 Hours Relicensure

Target Audience

• Cherokee Trail Elementary Staff

Meeting Information

• Date: April 28, 2025
• Location: Cherokee Trail Elementary

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Explore classroom-tested procedures and activities for introducing the dimensions of Depth & Complexity and their related icons
• Move beyond just using the Depth & Complexity Icons to harness the full power of the Depth & Complexity Framework Incorporate Content Imperatives, Universal Concepts & Generalizations, and Disciplinarian Thinking into instruction