ART & SCIENCE OF TEACHINGART & SCIENCE OF TEACHINGLEADERSHIP TEAMLEADERSHIP TEAM

“Saying we believe all kids can learn is a pleasant affirmation, but it is only when teachers can articulate

exactly what each student is expected to know and be able to do that the “Learning for All” mission becomes possible”. Rick Dufour…2004

DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3.1 Collaboratively develop a definition of effective instruction

that is research-based, and which defines rigor, relevance, engagement and relationships; monitor these elements through

professional development, coaching and appraisal.

1. Develop an agreed-upon common

language/model of instruction.

What do we value?

3

Successful implementation could have what results for our district? Our students?

*INCREASE STUDENT LEARNING

*FEWER DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS

*ALIGNMENT

*WE TEACH BETTER – STUDENTS LEARN MORE

What concerns/potential stumbling blocks should we plan for?*WHAT’S GOING TO MAKE THIS DIFFERENT?*TIME? - DON’T OVERWHELM*APPRAISALS/EVALUATIONS ARE NOT TIED TO A&S

How can we address concerns?*NON-NEGOTIABLE*DIFFERENTIATION - OPTIONS*NEW TEACHER INSTITUTE & PD in SMALLER “CHUNKS”*ALIGNMENT OF ELEMENTS - COMMON UNDERSTANDING and VOCAB*DEVELOP WALK THROUGH

Strategic Plan: Align all elements in the instructional system to build the capacity to produce quality results

Each student achieves the skills to live and work in the 21st Century, and to reach their full academic and personal potential

Differentiation/MTSS

PLCNCA/QPA

Rigor, Relevance, RelationshipsProcesses / Structures / Systems:

21st Century Skills

Essentials/StandardsKaganRuby Payne

Baldrige/Continous Improvement

KK / QKTechnology Integration

District Initiatives:

1. What will I do to establish and communicate learning goals, track student progress, and celebrate success?

3. What will I do to help students practice and deepen their understanding of new knowledge?

5. What will I do to engage students?

7. What will I do to recognize and acknowledge adherence and lack of adherence to classroom rules and procedures?

10. What will I do to develop effective lessons organized into a cohesive unit?

2. What will I do to help students effectively interact with new knowledge?

4. What will I do to help students generate and test hypotheses about new knowledge?

8. What will I do to establish and maintain effective relationships with students?

9. What will I do to communicate high expectations for all students?

6. What will I do to establish or maintain classroom rules and procedures?

Baldrige/Continous ImprovementTechnology IntegrationBaldrige/Continous ImprovementTechnology Integration

The Art & Science of Teaching is designed as a

comprehensive framework that puts

together other works into a unified whole.

8

The Art & Science of Teaching involves

10 “design questions”teachers ask of themselves

as they plana unit of instruction.

At the level of teacher planning…….

A Language of Instruction9

SupervisingThe Art and Science of Teaching

1. Learning Goals and Feedback2. Interacting with New Knowledge3. Practicing and Deepening4. Generating and Testing Hypotheses5. Student Engagement6. Establishing Rules and Procedures7. Adherence to Rules and Procedures8. Teacher–Student Relationships9. High Expectations

10

The Art and Science of Teaching

11

Source: Peter Senge, The Fifth Discipline

12

Moving up the J-curve of our own learning:• See the NEED to get smarter about teaching for learningWANT to get smarter about teaching for learning• WE control the extent that we get smarter about teaching for learning

5 - Year Implementation/PD Plan

DSL, ALT*, K-12 Art and Science Leadership Team**

Classroom Teachers

Knowledge of Design Questions

Support Teachers’Application

DQ / Classroom Application

2010-11Begin to Understand Questions 1-10

Question 1 Question 1

2011-12

Develop Deeper Understanding Questions 1-4 Begin to Understand Questions 5-9

Questions 1-4 Questions 1-4

2012-13Develop Deeper Understanding DQ 1-10

Questions 5-9 Questions 5-9

2013-14Deeper Understanding DQ 1-10

Questions 1-10 Questions 1-10

2014-15Deeper Understanding Questions 1-10

Questions 1-10 Questions 1-10

So, what’s been accomplished so far?

PD Modules on USD 308 website:Art and Science of Teaching ModulesThese are the formalized versions of

the professional development sessions from ALT during the 2010-11 and

2011-12 school years. The lessons are made available here for anyone who

wishes to use them.

PD Modules on USD 308 website:

Unit 1:  Overview of Art and Science of Teaching and Learning Goals (DQ 1)Unit 2:  Content Specific Segments (DQ 2, 3, 4)Unit 3: Lesson Segments Executed on the Spot (DQ 5-9)Additional Resources

*Attendance at Marzano workshops/conferences*Multiple PD opportunities in each building*A&S Book Studies in most (if not all) buildings

A&S Walk Through Tool:Many teachers have had the

opportunity to have DQ feedback during the pilot of our district A&S Walk Through Tool.

This will GROW as we include

more teachers and further improve and develop the process!

Schmoker Pg. 59 “FOCUS” Read and Respond: “A&S of Teaching (Marzano) cites a meta-analysis making case for having a clear learning goal, chunking instruction, and gathering feedback on student learning. Marzano says these deserve to be the “routine components of every lesson” but “teachers tend not to design and implement”. The payoff isn’t in knowing these components – it comes from actually doing them.”

Next Steps:

*On-going PD*Collaborative Walk Throughs for all Teachers*Peer Observation and Feedback*All teachers understand/ use 10 DQ as appropriate

Managing Change

Vision

Vision

Vision

Vision

Vision Skills IncentivesAction Plan CHANGE

Skills Incentives Resources Action Plan

CONFUSION

Incentives Resources Action Plan

ANXIETY

Skills Resources Action Plan

GRADUAL CHANGE

Skills IncentivesAction Plan

FRUSTRATION

Skills Incentives ResourcesNO

IMPLEMENTATION

Resources

Today’s Goals:1. Build upon our learning by further exploring DQ 5-92. Work with your A&S Building Team to:*Determine your building’s learning needs*Plan next year’s A&S building PD*Gather resources