ESLREssential Schoolwide

Learning ResultsWhat they are and why we use them.

Jon P. Zurfluh2008

This Morning – in 60 minutes!!! Mission/Vision Overview of ESLR’s Deeper Delving and History Some Collaboration

First – The Mission

“Our mission is to provide all of our students with opportunities to pursue academic and personal excellence in nurturing, international community environments.”

The ESLR’s Effective Communication High Level Thinking Solid Foundation of Knowledge Positive Learning Attitudes & Behaviors Global & Community Appreciation

History Accreditation WASC Organizational Growth Desire to be Different Glue that binds

Effective Communication The ability to exchange and present

information through a common use of symbols, signs and behavior.

Primary Version: I can listen. I can share my ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

EC Expectations Receptive Skills Expressive Skills Analysis of Communication

High Level Thinking The ability to expand learning beyond

simple knowledge and recall.

The Primary version: I can solve problems by myself and with others. I can think creatively.

HLT Expectations Critical Thinking Skills Creative Thinking Skills

Solid Foundation of Knowledge Mastery of basic skills in all academic areas

in order to integrate and apply skill in real-life situations.

Primary version: I can learn new things in all of my classes.

SF Expectations Academic

Reading Writing Math Science Social Studies Languages

Artistic Art Music

Physical Technological

Positive Learning Attitudes & Behaviors Affective and behavioral processes and

skills that develop personal responsibility within a learning environment leading to the development of quality products.

Primary version: I can set goals. I can work by myself and with others. I can try hard and do my best.

PLAB Expectations Questioning &

Curiosity Perserverance Goal Setting Positive Work Habits Positive Learning

Behaviors

Collaborative Work Skills Communication Leadership Conflict Management Constructive Criticism Encouragement/Support Negotiation/Compromise Sharing Time Management

PLAB Expectations, cont’d Quality Production Skills

Self Evaluation Time and Effort

Global & Community Appreciation Affective and behavioral processes and skills that

develop an individual’s recognition of his or her role and responsibility within the family, the SCIS school community, regional communities, and the global community.

Primary version: I can show respect and responsibility. I can make a difference in our world.

GCA Expectations Interpersonal Skills

Interaction with others Relationships Conflict Resolution Skills

Social Responsibility Skills Rules and Laws Diversity Ethics

GCA Character?

So What? Tapestry of Learning WASC School Improvement Lifelong Learners Community of Learners

How? Let’s see if we can find out…

With groups of 4 answer the following question….

Process, Step 1 Groups of 4 You will speak to one question during the

Round Robin portion. Each of you will have one shot – uninterrupted – at this question.

When each of you has had 1 minute (or less) to say what you want about the first question, we'll move on to our next step.

Question… Assumption: ESLRs are important to our

processes and beliefs regarding student learning and instructional planning.

What barriers or constraints are keeping ESLRs from being fully utilized in the school or in your classroom?

Process, Step 2Now that we have discussed the challenges that

have or could possibly prevent us from achieving the goal, let’s start to brainstorm some possible solutions to over come these challenges.

Think in terms of: “What’s working now?” “What actions can be put into place?” “What can we put on our “Not to do” list? “What can individuals do?” “What other innovative ideas can you suggest?”

Using Post Its put one idea per sticky for potential solutions to

the problems we have discussed, or innovations/ideas you have that could help you incorporate ESLRs in your instruction.

5 minutes

Process, step 3 Stop writing Get into your group again Look at your combined Post It notes Categorize the ideas into chunks under 3-5

overarching topics. As the categories emerge, call them out You have 10 minutes

Sharing By Category Discussion

Only a first step…

The ESLR’s Effective Communication High Level Thinking Solid Foundation of Knowledge Positive Learning Attitudes & Behaviors Global & Community Appreciation