1. Develop A List of Effective Practices
Identify consistently high performing teachers (3 yrs)
Pair DLT and BLT members to co-observe 3 identified teachers 2 times each
Specifically describe what the teachers are doing and what the students are doing
Make a draft list (individually and collectively) of high quality instructional practices
Organize practices into an instructional framework
(Ex: Use a framework listed above to organize)
6. DLT and BLTs work together to refine and communicate list McNulty, 2011
TAKE OUT HO 6: Develop a List of Effective Practices Pause PowerPoint. Observing teachers is an important way to determine what instructional strategies are being used in your district. It is just as important to know which practices are effective. This step-by-step protocol is an example to be used to help districts and/or buildings develop a list of effective instructional practices. Since teachers “buy in” to the system better if they are involved in the decision-making system, the inclusion of teachers at all levels in this process is critical.
There may be additional variations of this activity. The important thing is that there are learning opportunities about what effective instructional practices look like.