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Learning Focused Conversations

Learning Focused Conversations. Astrid Fossum Lee Ann Pruske Laura Maly Cynthia Cuellar Rodriguez. Learning Intention. We are learning to engage in learning focused conversations to promote equity in all math classrooms. 2. Success Criteria.

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Learning Focused Conversations

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  1. Learning Focused Conversations Astrid Fossum Lee Ann Pruske Laura Maly Cynthia Cuellar Rodriguez

  2. Learning Intention • We are learning to engage in learning focused conversations to promote equity in all math classrooms. 2

  3. Success Criteria • We will be successful when we can articulate our responsibilities for leading change in mathematics education.

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  5. Heard it through the grapevine… • Read the quotes individually. • Discuss the comments with a partner around the following questions: • What pieces of the quotes personally connect to you as an instructional leader? • What are the responsibilities of the MTL to promote change?

  6. Framework for Leadership M. Fullan, 2004

  7. Leadership Styles and ChangeLeading in a Culture of Change, Michael Fullan pp. 43 & 44 • Coercive: “Do what I tell you.” • Authoritative: “Come with me.” • Affiliative: “People come first.” • Democratic: “What do you think?” • Pacesetting: “Do as I do, now.” • Coaching: “Try this.”

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  9. Find your flavor • Find the two people that have the same flavor as you and move into a group of three.

  10. Learning Focused Conversation Working in Triads, have a reflecting conversation based on the Professional Practice you completed in January/February. A Template for Reflecting can be found in Mentoring Matters, p. 43 Roles: Speaker shares a concern Coach questions and paraphrases Scribe records questions and paraphrases Rotate roles when directed 3 minutes for speaker and coach to engage in a conversation while scribe records the questions and paraphrases. 3 minutes for the scribe to share questions and paraphrases and triad to discuss: The types of questions and paraphrases used by the coach. Which question/paraphrase(s) helped the speaker trigger more thoughtful responses?

  11. Learning Intention & Success Criteria • We are learning to engage in learning focused conversations to promote equity in all math classrooms. • We will be successful when we can articulate our responsibilities for leading change in mathematics education. 11

  12. Reflection Question • As you reflect on the math initiatives in your building, describe how you can use coaching skills to be successful in leading change.

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