august 31, 2010 m ath /siop c oaching m eeting. o ur c ommon p urpose to partner with teachers and...
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2OUR COMMON
PURPOSE
To partner with teachers and each other
in order to:
increase teacher effectiveness,
impact student achievement.
AGENDA
A process for collecting evidence of student learning in order to inform our coaching conversations
A plan for PLT participation for 2010-11 so that Coaches meet district expectations for PLT participation
A coaching conversation in order to practice coaching skills
AGENDA
Be an active listener
Limit sidebar conversations
Be an active participant
Focus on the solution, not the problem
Celebrate successes
Have an open mind to others’ ideas
Be respectful and professional
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Purpose To look at how teaching
impacts students’ learning To understand how observing
lessons can develop good teaching practice
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Students Teachers
Looks like . . .
Feels like . . .
You know learning is taking place, when . . . .
Actively engagedUsing technology
Using technologyQuestioningDifferentiated
CooperativePurposefulCalm
FOCUS ON LEARNING
What do you consider to be key indicators that demonstrate student learning?
Discuss at your tables and be ready to share out.
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Students are learning when new knowledge and skills are:
Obtained
Combined
Applied
Extended
Combined
Developed
OBSERVATION FORM
Teacher Actions (Cause)
Impact on Student Learning (Effect)
Teacher Models
Calls for wait time
Student copies
Hands go up
THE HEALTH WARNING!
We observe all the time, which means that it is easy to do, but hard to do objectively.
We tend to see what we want to see.
We have to be aware of and avoid bias, particularly personal idiosyncrasies.
We must avoid preconceptions.
Remember teaching is complicated, be positive.
IMPACT ON LEARNING
Observe a lesson (PD 360 video)
Make a note of the key things that you think have the greatest impact on learning
RememberCause Effect
Impact on Learning
WHAT DID YOU SEE?
Take 3 minutes to complete your observations.
At your table share and discuss your observations. Identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Observations to share with the whole group.
COACHING FRAME
As a result of the teacher _______________, the students _______________________.
The students _______________________, as a result of the teacher _______________.
2010-2011 PLT ORGANIZATION:PURPOSE OF PLT
Focus on learning not teaching
Gathering evidence of current levels of student learning
Developing strategies and ideas to build on strengths and address weaknesses in that learning
Implementing the strategies and ideas
Analyzing the impact of the changes to discover what was effective and what was not
Applying the new knowledge in the next cycle of continuous improvement
PLT ORGANIZATION
SIOP Coaches – meet Carolyn outside at the picnic area
Parameters for Regional PLT meetings
Minimum of 4 PLT meetings on your own during the months of November, December, March, and May
Meet for a minimum of one hour
Create an agenda for each meeting
Post agenda and a summary of PLT discussion to Wiki
Develop 1 Professional Development from your PLT work to share
When and where
PLT ORGANIZATION
Get into your PLT Regional Groups
Complete the PLT Planning Sheet by
Select a facilitator for today who will guide group discussion and complete
planning sheet
Send email to everyone in group with member information
Post planning sheet information onto the Math Coach Wiki under PLT
ASSIGNMENT
Familiarize yourself with your school SIP. What is your school’s focus for this year?
Identify strengths and weaknesses in your data – identify strands and/or specific objectives using:
EOG Data (Quickr – see testing coordinator)
Blue Diamond (you should have this printed from last year)
Data Capture Results (Quickr – see testing coordinator)
Select possible topics of focus based on your school’s data.
Bring this information to the September 14 meeting.
Acquire new knowledge and skills
Consolidate knowledge and skills
Apply knowledge and skills in new ways
Extend knowledge and skills
Develop their ideas and increase their understanding
Students are learning when they:
FOCUS ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING
FOCUS ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING
Develop skills and capacity to work independently and collaboratively
Show engagement, application, concentration, perseverance, enjoyment and productivity
Understand how well they are doing, how to improve and increasingly self-evaluate
Work within a climate that encourages these aspects and develops mutual respect
The quality of learning will depend on the extent to which students:
LINKING TEACHING TO LEARNING
Show good command of their subject Plan effectively Set work which challenges students Use time and other resources effectively Make effective use of homework Create a positive climate for learning Provides work that interests, motivates, and
engages
Teaching that ensures high quality learning for students will likely be demonstrated when teachers:
LINKING TEACHING TO LEARNING
Use methods and resources that enable all students to learn well
Assess students’ work to help them improve and provide regular good quality feedback
Makes effective use of assistants and other help Consistently promote equality of opportunity
Teaching that ensures high quality learning for students will likely be demonstrated when teachers:
EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK
Balanced
Supported by sufficient evidence and examples
Developmental
Honest and accurate
Primarily about students’ learning
Track back to the teaching that underpins the learning
About the teaching, not the teacher
A COACHING CONVERSATIONROLEPLAY
Observer acts as time keeper.
Time Responsibility
5 minutes Evaluator leads a coaching conversation
2 minutes Teacher shares how it felt
2 minutes Coach shares how it felt
5 minutes Observer comments using “Observation Form”
3 minutes Pair and Share
10 minutes Debrief as a whole group
GOAL SETTING
Write down 2-3 coaching goals for this school year.
Think about what you can do this month to begin meeting those goals. Create a plan of action for this month.
Think about what an instructional coach is, principles for a successful coach, Partnership Principles, and the Coaching Cycle.
One focus this month should include sharing the coaching cycle with staff members and collaborating with your principal and other coaches at your school.
MATH ASSIGNMENT PART OF CEU CREDIT
Ensure that you know the focus of your SIP
Analyze school data
Determine strengths and weaknesses by strand – if certain objectives stand out, take note
REFLECTION
Review each outcome at the top of your agenda. Did we accomplish the outcomes?
Complete the Reflection Form. Leave the yellow copy!