SMUHSD Instructional Framework Quiz

Imagine you're Emma, a curious student at SMUHSD. What is the primary purpose of the SMUHSD Instructional Framework as described in the document?

• To provide a set of rules for classroom behavior

• To guide the vision for curriculum, instruction, learning climate, and feedback

• To enforce strict disciplinary actions

• To focus solely on academic performance

Imagine you're in a lively discussion with Samuel, Aria, and Michael about teaching methods. What is a key goal of humanizing pedagogy they might argue is most important?

• To maintain traditional teaching methods

• To address all forms of oppression and foster critical consciousness

• To increase the use of technology in classrooms

• To prioritize standardized testing

Imagine you're helping Avery, Anika, and Benjamin in a classroom setting. How can the instructional framework support you and your students, as mentioned in the text?

• By providing a set of disciplinary guidelines

• By offering principles for decision making and goal setting

• By limiting the curriculum content

• By reducing the interaction between teachers and students

Imagine Sophia, Liam, and Grace are discussing their school's new instructional framework. What key issue does this framework aim to eliminate in student achievement outcomes?

• Disproportionality for historically marginalized students

• The need for feedback and appraisal

• Opportunities for professional development

• The use of shared vocabulary in education

Imagine you're helping Ava, Mia, and Harper design a new school program. What is the primary purpose of the framework they're discussing?

• To provide a set of rules for student behavior

• To guide the system in meeting students' needs without overlapping initiatives

• To enforce strict disciplinary actions

• To increase the financial budget of educational institutions

How did the Instructional Lead Team, including Grace and Jackson, craft their educational framework?

• By embarking on over 130 classroom adventures, exploring various subjects with students like Noah

• By introducing cutting-edge technology into every classroom

• By ensuring fewer students per class for more personalized attention

• By extending the school year for more learning fun

Imagine you're part of a superhero team with Olivia, Harper, and Aiden at your school. What major framework would you use to inform system-level decisions?

• Deciding on the superhero-themed school lunch menu

• Enhancing professional learning and MTSS Tier 1 practices

• Introducing new sports and arts programs with a superhero twist

• Designing new school buildings to resemble superhero headquarters

Imagine you're part of a thrilling quest with Sophia, Hannah, and Aria to discover how the framework fits into the district's journey. What role does it play?

• It is a part of the district's effort to improve transportation services

• It is an extension of the district's antiracist and community transformation journey

• It aims to reduce overall educational costs

• It focuses on upgrading school facilities

Hey there! Grace, Abigail, and Lily are exploring a framework based on "A humanizing pedagogy." They stumbled upon an image describing its five principles. Can you help them identify which of the following is NOT one of those principles?

• Learner's Identity

• Empowering Learners

• Trusting and Caring Relationships

• Systematic Assessment

Imagine you're in a lively classroom discussion led by Mason, Arjun, and Michael. They're exploring the four dimensions that are crucial in classroom instruction according to a framework shown in an image. What are these four dimensions?

• Environment, Curriculum, Instruction, Feedback and Appraisal

• Planning, Execution, Assessment, Reflection

• Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor, Feedback

• Preparation, Delivery, Evaluation, Adjustment