CKLA Program Impact and Features

The video discusses the implementation and benefits of the CKLA phonics curriculum in schools. It highlights the challenges faced before CKLA, such as students struggling with comprehension and phonics. The CKLA program provides structured support and scaffolding, leading to improved vocabulary and background knowledge. Students are more engaged and show significant growth in their learning.

What was a significant result of Chinese inventions spreading across continents?

• The decline of trade routes

• The isolation of China

• The development of new trade paths

• The end of cultural exchanges

What was a major reason for adopting the CKLA curriculum?

• To focus solely on mathematics

• To increase the number of teachers

• To make the curriculum more connected and easier to implement

• To reduce the number of subjects taught

Before CKLA, what was a challenge faced by students?

• Lack of interest in sports

• Excessive homework

• Difficulty in answering comprehension questions

• Over-reliance on technology

What is a unique feature of the CKLA program?

• It focuses only on mathematics

• It provides extensive scaffolding for new concepts

• It eliminates the need for teachers

• It is only for high school students

How has CKLA impacted students' vocabulary?

• Students use less vocabulary

• Students use high-level vocabulary in real-world contexts

• Vocabulary is not a focus

• Vocabulary is only taught in kindergarten

How does CKLA build upon itself from kindergarten through second grade?

• By focusing only on art and music

• By eliminating reading activities

• By exposing students to background knowledge early on

• By repeating the same lessons each year

What is a benefit of students having background knowledge from CKLA?

• They forget previous lessons

• They are less engaged in class

• They walk into second grade with existing knowledge

• They require more time to learn new concepts

What is an observed outcome of students using CKLA?

• Decreased interest in learning

• Increased comfort in speaking and engaging in discussions

• More focus on individual work

• Less interaction with peers

How do students feel about learning new things with CKLA?

• Indifferent

• Confused

• Excited

• Bored

What makes the teacher feel proud and effective?

• The elimination of exams

• The reduction of class sizes

• Students' weekly growth and engagement

• The focus on sports activities