1. Observing and Providing Feedback on Discussion
Instruction in the ELA Classroom

2. Live NTI
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3. Purpose of this Session
Participants will be able to…
Identify effective approaches to facilitating classroom discussion in the ELA classroom.
Provide feedback that guides the ELA teacher into more effective instructional practices in the Speaking and Listening standards.

4. Introduction Recall Session 1 video
Reflect on observations noted on Video Analysis Activity

5. Feedback: What is it good for?
Encourage collaborative, reflective practice
Promote positive cultural change
Focus on content and encourage the use of data analysis to inform practice
How does this apply to speaking and listening instruction?

6. Feedback: What is it good for?
Goal-Referenced
Tangible and Transparent
Actionable
User-Friendly
Timely
Ongoing
Consistent
-Grant Wiggins (2012)
How does this apply to speaking and listening instruction?

7. Practice Perfect Four Rules to Remember
“One of the fastest ways to improve performance is to improve feedback.”
Doug Lemov’s book, Practice Perfect
Rule 27 Limit Yourself
Rule 28 Make it an Everyday Thing
Rule 29 Describe the Solution (Not the Problem)
Rule 30 Lock it In

8. Discussion and Reflection
Read the rule at your table.
Use the reflection form to highlight key points and application.

9. Listening and Speaking in Action
Instructional Resource Guide
Video:
Discuss areas for feedback:
What indicators of core actions were observed and noted?
What evidence was provided?

10. Listening and Speaking
What do you observe during walkthroughs and observations?
Speaking and Listening Rubric
Video:
Observations
What evidence is present in the lesson?
What evidence is missing?
What feedback would you provide to the teacher?

11. Q & A

12. Online Parking Lot

13. Pulse Check