1. Laura Maly Bernard Rahming Cynthia Cuellar Rodriguez Explore Explore Explore Math Teacher Leaders October 18, 2011

2. Learning Intention We are learning to deepen our understanding of the components of the Instructional Design as it applies to our role as MTLs. Success Criteria We will know we are successful when we can articulate effective characteristics of the Explore component and how to support teachers to better plan and implement the Instructional Design.

3. Reflect and Share Think about a good EXPLORE that you have experienced in a classroom Turn and talk with your partner about what made that EXPLORE good Your description should include o the classroom environment o what the teacher was doing o what the students were doing

4. EXPLORE Compare your experience with ideas brainstormed last month that are listed on the handout Note the similarities and differences between the two sets of ideas

5. Barriers Think about various barriers you have seen in classrooms that hinder rich explorations? Share in your groups. Be prepared to share out 1 big idea whole group

6. Overcoming Barriers When you think of the barriers you discussed and their connections with Danielson’s Framework, what tools of the MMP are available to help overcome these barriers? How will you as the MTL use these tools to help teachers overcome these barriers?

7. 7 Framework for Teaching (Danielson, 1996, 2007) 7 Instruction Professional Responsibilities Planning & Preparation Classroom Environment

8. 8 Framework for Teaching (Danielson, 1996, 2007) Clear and accurate communication Questioning and discussion techniques Student engagement Feedback to students Flexibility and responsiveness Reflection on Teaching Accurate Records Communication with families Contributions to the school and district Professional growth Professionalism Environment of Respect and Rapport Culture of Learning Classroom Procedures Student Behavior Management Organization of Physical Space Instructional goals Knowledge of content and pedagogy Knowledge of students Knowledge of resources Coherent instruction Assessment of student learning 8 Instruction Professional Responsibilities Planning & Preparation Classroom Environment

9. Coaching Conversation Teacher Q With a partner, practice having a coaching conversation that would support him in using tools that will lead to an effective and engaging exploration.

10. Learning Intention We are learning to deepen our understanding of the components of the Instructional Design as it applies to our role as MTLs. Success Criteria We will know we are successful when we can articulate effective characteristics of the Explore component and how to support teachers to better plan and implement the Instructional Design.

11. Reflection Question As you think about the teachers at the schools you support, how will you use the tools discussed to support the teachers in moving mathematics in those schools?