FRAMING GRAPHIC: Defining a Learning Progression The Framing Graphic Organizer (Ellis, 1998) provides a good structure for

drafting and representing your learning progression. A frame graphic essentially contains the following structures. Use the table below to create a Frame of a typical learning progression in the topic area you are focusing on in the course. In the top box, indicate the topic area. Define three levels of performance. Replace the labels inside the cells of the Framing Graphic with labels that fit your topic area. Use language that most meaningfully defines a learning progression in your topic area.

Learning Progression in My Topic Area Is about..

Novice: Defining CONCEPT(S)

Practitioner: Defining CONCEPT(S)

Independent/Expert: Defining CONCEPT(S)

Essential DETAILS

Essential DETAILS

Essential DETAILS

So what? Why is it important to understand this learning progression?

1 point List concepts only or list details only 2 points List concepts and details but not necessarily aligned 3 points Concepts and details that are coherently aligned

Scoring Rubric 1 point List concepts only or lists details only 2 points list concepts and details but not necessarily aligned 3 points Concepts and details that are coherently aligned

1 point List concepts only or lists details only 2 points list concepts and details but not necessarily aligned 3 points Concepts and details that are coherently aligned