Grand Island Central School District Elem. and MS Peer Coach Workshop #2 11/19/08

8:40 AM - Coffee and tea 8:40-8:50 AM The Joy of Six Activity – establishing a culture for learning 8:50-9:20 AM Charlotte Danielson’s Domain 2: The Classroom Environment Agenda

9:15-9:45 AM Component 2c: Managing classroom procedures 9:45-9:55 AM Break 9:55-11:40 AM Component 2c: Managing classroom procedures Rules District Initiatives Agenda

Goal We will discuss and identify the elements which create a culture for learning.

The Joy of Six Activity Please open your envelope and read the sentence inside. Then find other people who have the same sentence and form a group.

1.How does it feel to not be accepted into a group or team? Is it intentional? 2.How did it feel when you found someone with the same sentence? 3.What lessons does this have for team building? 4.Why didn’t those persons already in a team reach out to the excluded persons? The Joy of Six Activity

Best and Worst Activity Everyone working together and getting along together Using positive and encouraging language All students participating related to instruction No tattling Tolerance Taking responsibility No one participating Confusion and chaos Blaming Overwhelming Bullying Lack of procedures chaotic transitions

Discussion Question Based on the preparation of the two lists, what issues do you believe we should specifically address in this workshop? TIP: Develop a list of 7 do’s and 7 don’ts and distribute copies later.

Domain 2: Establishing a Culture for Learning How do you communicate high expectations? How can we help students feel safe enough to take risks? What are some ways we can create lifelong learners? How do we reward good effort?

Domain 2: Establishing a Culture for Learning How does our elementary and MS recognize student achievement and who is recognized? What is your perception on how our community and students view academic achievement?

Vignettes Please read the vignettes with your partner and brainstorm strategies together. Then we will discuss strategies to address some of these issues.

Domain 2: Managing Classroom Procedures Brainstorm management issues: Transitions Dealing with off task behavior Communicating procedures and rules Start and end of the day Physical set up of classroom Inattentiveness, talking out, keeping hands, feet, and objects to self

Rules and Procedures Rules and procedures are established for the following categories: General expectations for behavior Beginning and ending class day or period Transitions and Interruptions Materials and equipment Group work Seatwork and teacher-led activities

Domain 2: Managing Classroom Procedures Rules and procedures self-assessment Classroom procedures checklist Share classroom procedures Post a suggestion or tool to our peer coach wiki

Rules Classroom rules sheet Pgs. 29 – 38 Why didn’t I learn this in college? Create or revise current rules Share and post any suggestions or materials you use when teaching rules on the peer coach wiki.

District Initiatives Common formative assessments Common vocabulary lists in all content areas 6+1 Traits of Writing Marzano’s Six Step Approach to teaching vocabulary Teacher websites Align curriculum maps Develop ELA instructional vocabulary through DCA Literacy profiles Writing prompts Everyday Math Data teams Charlotte Danielson’s framework

Conclusion Evaluation Suggestions Questions

Resources Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Marzano, R. J., Gaddy, B. B., Foseid, M. C. et. al. (2005). A handbook for classroom management that works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Rutherford, P. (2005). The 21st century mentor’s handbook: Creating a culture for learning. Alexandria, VA: Just ask publications. Rutherford, P. (2002). Why didn’t I learn this in college? Alexandria, VA: Just ask publications. Images: