WGU D093 DIM3 Task 3 Determining
Impact on Learners latest Updated
A1. Choose and summarize three videos:
1. Case #42, Developing U.S. History Content Vocabulary
5th grade classroom where students are seated in small groups. This is an ELD (English
Language Development Classroom.
U.S. History, English, Reading
This case shows a teacher supporting students in their understanding of vocabulary related
to the Revolutionary War and students working collaboratively in groups to complete
concept definition maps.
2. Case #151, Analyzing, Interpreting, and Judging Artworks Produced by the Works
Progress Administration
5th grade classroom where students are seated in small groups.
Art, Critical Thinking and Analysis
This case shows a teacher observing and giving feedback to students while they work
cooperatively to analyze, interpret, and judge different artworks produced by the Works
Progress Administration.
3. Case #120 Using Stock Market Simulations to Work with Fractions and
Decimals 6th grade classroom where students are seated in small groups.
Mathematics, number systems
This case shows a teacher using a stock market simulation to engage her students in fraction
and decimal concepts and students using problem solving skills and higher order thinking to
make connections between fractions and decimals, using discourse and academic
conversation.
A2a. Evaluate High Leverage Practices
1. Eliciting and interpreting individual students’ thinking
In video case #42 the teacher gives an example of eliciting a student’s thoughts
when she helped a girl in a group (tasked with defining what a patriot is) use
vocabulary words she is familiar with to describe her feelings and help her
identify a definition.
2. Coordinating and adjusting instruction during a lesson
Impact on Learners latest Updated
A1. Choose and summarize three videos:
1. Case #42, Developing U.S. History Content Vocabulary
5th grade classroom where students are seated in small groups. This is an ELD (English
Language Development Classroom.
U.S. History, English, Reading
This case shows a teacher supporting students in their understanding of vocabulary related
to the Revolutionary War and students working collaboratively in groups to complete
concept definition maps.
2. Case #151, Analyzing, Interpreting, and Judging Artworks Produced by the Works
Progress Administration
5th grade classroom where students are seated in small groups.
Art, Critical Thinking and Analysis
This case shows a teacher observing and giving feedback to students while they work
cooperatively to analyze, interpret, and judge different artworks produced by the Works
Progress Administration.
3. Case #120 Using Stock Market Simulations to Work with Fractions and
Decimals 6th grade classroom where students are seated in small groups.
Mathematics, number systems
This case shows a teacher using a stock market simulation to engage her students in fraction
and decimal concepts and students using problem solving skills and higher order thinking to
make connections between fractions and decimals, using discourse and academic
conversation.
A2a. Evaluate High Leverage Practices
1. Eliciting and interpreting individual students’ thinking
In video case #42 the teacher gives an example of eliciting a student’s thoughts
when she helped a girl in a group (tasked with defining what a patriot is) use
vocabulary words she is familiar with to describe her feelings and help her
identify a definition.
2. Coordinating and adjusting instruction during a lesson
