Wholistic Education™ Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (CIA) Model-

I.   WE- CIA Five Critical Attributes

1. Intellectually Engaging

2. Highly varied

3. Requires active engagement

4. Collaborative

5. Personally Meaningful

II.    WE-CIA uses a Multi-genre Thematic Approach to Teaching and Learning

III.  WE-CIA applies (2) Core Classroom Components (CCC) the key distinguishing model factors i.e. classroom norms.

1. Established Routines (ER)- daily format

·         Pre- Opening

·         Opening

·         Arouse Curiosity

·         Intellectually Engaging Interactions (IEI)

·         Art of Body Movement (ABOMO)

·         Closing

2. Daily Protocol (DP)- weekly format

            DAY 1: Monday(s) Focus- Purpose and Questions

            DAY 2: Tuesday(s) Focus- Information and Point of View (POV)

            DAY 3: Wednesday(s) Focus- Concepts and Assumptions

            DAY 4: Thursday(s) Focus- Implications and Consequences

            DAY 5: Friday(s) Focus- Interpretations and Inferences

VI.  WE- CIA follows a Weekly CIA Map which provides both structure and flexibility.

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