Connecting to CCSS & District Initiatives Reflective Virtual Learning Walks… Going from Good to Great!
The Big “Look Fors” Content/Language Objectives Building Background/Relevance Intentional Formative Assessment Rigor Community
Content Objective
Articulated Help students focus on TODAY’S LESSON Clearly communicated in student-friendly language
Listening Reading Speaking Writing Receptive and Expressive Comprehension
Literacy An effective lesson scaffolds information through language frames to provide EL students the academic language they need to demonstrate mastery of the content objective.
Think about what these scaffolds do for this building. The same is true for what language scaffolds do for the English learner.
Scaffolds.... eventually are removed!! Remember!
As we plan and deliver lessons, ask... What are the anticipated responses that will demonstrate student understanding? Which scaffolds will you provide to support less proficient students in accomplishing academic tasks?
Building Background Universal Experience Previous Learning
Intentional Formative Assessment Checking for Understanding
Intentional Formative Assessment: A process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students achievement of intended instructional outcomes.
What are the students...
Saying
Writing
Teach Check Adjust
dent Alignment to Independent Practice
Reflective Learning Walks- focus on the bright spots In Times of Change
Creating Presence eLearning
Best Practices BB Collaborate Language and Content Objectives Formative Assessment Use Poll or quiz feature Exit ticket Reflection Address results of formative assessment in: Announcement’s page New weekly lesson
Creating a Sense of Presence Emotional presence Announcements Post multiple times during the week Be mindful of tone Social presence Develop a balance between academic and casual communication Reflection Develops metacognition and connection with content and teacher
Learning Walk Norms Be kind, be specific Be respectful and positive Remember it’s non evaluative The purpose is personal learning -- reflection
“I” Statements I realize.... so I will I challenge myself to... I will replicate.... as I recognize that it will help my students... I was reminded of... I am reflecting about my use of.... I am thinking about how I will....
Connecting the Dots Common Core = Text complexity Focus on process as well as content Lead high level, text-based discussions Assignments for real audiences/real purpose Argumentation (not persuasion) “Habits of Mind” – College AND Career Ready