Northside Elementary School February 14, 2011 / 3:10 4:30 Professional Development PURPOSE: To improve classroom instruction through

h reflective practice and the implementation of research based teaching practices DESIRED OUTCOME(S): By the end of this meeting, participants will have 1. a framework for using reflection to inform growth and understanding of the importance of being a reflective educational practitioner. 2. a list of research based instructional strategies and a shared plan for implementing at least one in their classrooms. STAKEHOLDERS: Students, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Principal, Principal Fellows WHAT
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Start-ups 1. (Desired Outcome #1) By the end of this meeting, participants will have an understanding of the importance of being a reflective educational practitioner. 1. Think Pair Share The facilitator will present a question to the group and ask for everyone to think about his or her response. The facilitator will then ask the thinkers to discuss the question in pairs. Finally the facilitator will ask for a few volunteers to share their responses for all to hear. 2. Action Thermometer The facilitator will post a question without one clear answer. Participants will move to corners of the room to indicate whether they agree, disagree, or are unsure. 1. Video The facilitator will play the video Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning.

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- On a scale of 1 to 10, how effective was your classroom instruction today? - What, if any, evidence do you have to support the rating you chose? - What evidence might you wish to have if you were asked this question again in the future? - What, if any, changes to you plan to make for tomorrows lesson based upon what happened today? http://www.mauvecloud.net/randomchooser.html How would you respond to the following statement: There is no difference between a classroom focused on teaching and a classroom focused on learning.

2. (Desired Outcome #2) By the end of this meeting, participants will have a list of research based

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Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=_uOncGZWxDc

instructional strategies and a shared plan for implementing at least one in their classrooms.

Participants will be asked to note effective learning strategies. 2. Musical Round the Room
Participants will work in groups to respond to a question place at their table. When music is played, they must move to another table with a new question. 3. Consensus Making Each grade level team will select a strategy and create a plan to implement and evaluate the strategy. Teams will share their plans using www.linoit.com

Q. How do you think students feel about this class? Q. How effective do you think this lesson was? Q. What is one research based strategy you could using in your classroom? Q. What would it take to implement one of these strategies in your classroom? Q. What role could a teacher assistant play to enhance these strategies? Roles: Note Taker, Time Keeper, Reporter, Encourager Q. What strategy are you going to implement? Q. What, if any, resources will you need to implement this strategy? Q. What is your time frame for the strategies implementation? Q.What challenges do you expect to encounter when implementing this strategy? http://linoit.com/users/rhurley/canvases/2-14%20PD %20RB%20Strategies%20

Next Steps Feedback on the Process/Meeting Evaluation

Exit Ticket Parking Lot - Plus/Delta

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Code of Cooperation Listen as an ally Speak from awareness Suspend certainty Celebrate diversity What happens in Vegas... Mind the schedule

Exit Ticket

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Name: ____________________________________________

How does is benefit our practice as teachers to reflect on our lessons?

How does reflection benefit our students?

Which strategy will you be implementing with you grade level team?

Will you need anything to assist you with implementing this strategy?

Exit Ticket

Northside PD 2-14-12

Name: ____________________________________________

How does is benefit our practice as teachers to reflect on our lessons? How does reflection benefit our students? Which strategy will you be implementing with you grade level team? Will you need anything to assist you with implementing this strategy?