THE ZONE Homework Time Afterschool Style

1. THE ZONE Homework Time Afterschool Style

2. The Salem-Keizer Education Foundation is a catalyst for the enhancement of the education of Salem-Keizer students and support academic achievement and a true culture of teaching and learning in these specific ways. TEACHER GRANTS SUBJECT INITIATIVES Literacy Math, Science & Technology Environmental Studies Multicultural Literacy The Arts PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS ENRICHMENT ACADEMY Before and After School programs Summer Camps

3. Session Objectives: The Zone • Participants will know and be able to apply the • Operational model of THE ZONE in their own • After School setting. • Review & discuss the impact of homework on student success. • Review & discuss promising practices for effective homework time.

4. The Zone Model –Operations • Homework Area • Passing Zone • Minds-At-Work

5. Zone 1: Homework Area • Basic Homework Space • Texts • Supplies • Tutoring and/or homework help

6. Zone 2: Passing Zone • Clinics – 20 minutes skills clinics • Test preparation/Study alone or with others • Keeping track of and understanding assignments • Comprehension Strategies when reading a text/content material • Time management

7. Zone 3: Minds At Work • Graffiti Wall Activities • Free Reading Materials • Research References • Games

8. Keys To A Successful Zone • Creating an active work space • Creating a collaborative & caring space whereby students: • Choose where to work and what they work on when • Move around • Talking & working together • “Hearing” the Zone-at-work

9. Homework Defined Academic work assigned outside Of the normal class period to Extend the practice of Academic skill

10. Homework Pros and Cons

11. Negative Effects of Homework • Practicing Wrong • Limits time to leisure time • Staff/parental interference • Cheating

12. Positive Effects of Homework • Supports skills for success in school • Increases understanding of schoolwork • Creates a willingness for students to learn during leisure time • Creates better critical thinking, concept formation and information processing skills • Builds from easily available resources and people skills.

13. Positive Effects of Homework • Most young people would rather do well than fail. • May not have good work environments at home • Afterschool capitalize on young people working together to increase problem solving skills • Attitude – Develop skills beyond homework when given choices, control, and learning options.

14. Not in the mood For Homework Video clip

15. Benefits of Afterschool Programs Inspire and enrich learning Help working families Keep kids safe

16. Best Practices Brainstorm Activity

17. Promising Practices in Homework #1 Managing and Organizing the Environment

18. Goal: Create a space that will meet the needs for all students • Designated areas: Homework Zone, Minds-At-Work & Passing Zone (clinics) Groups & Individuals • Student assessment to determine work-preference • Adequate space.

19. Managing Time Routines help in creating a safe environment for students and reduce behavior issues. • Establish systems and procedures • Sign-in & out forms • Zone-Homework Contract and or Tracker • Scheduling Tutors for small group sessions

20. What do you do at your school site?What do you hope to do at your school site?

21. Managing Homework Materials • Provide materials and supplies • Copies of textbooks, workbooks, Teacher’s Editions, at varying grade levels • Reference collections • Computers

22. Promising Practices in Homework #2 Tutoring, Mentoring, and Building Skills

23. Coaching-Tutoring • Tutoring is the assistance directed at a specific skills to acquire academic knowledge. • Coaching is asking specific questions, sharing strategies, exploring options, providing choices, encouraging positive study habits.

24. Study Skills Tool-Box • Cornell Note Taking • Test preparation and techniques • Time management • Self-reflection

25. Promising Practices in Homework #3 Monitoring and Communicating Student Progress

26. Monitoring Student Progress • Goal is support students during The Zone by: • Focusing on work • Keeping track of & understanding assignments • Working with others; peers, tutors, teachers, etc. • Turning in work-on-time

27. The Goal in the Zone is to: • Studying for tests and practice test-taking • Communication and English language skills • Time management • Seeking and using help and resources • Acquiring independence & confidence

28. Monitoring Goal • Become better, more confident learners • Assess their own learning and the quality of their work • Refine researching skills for: • Information • Reading • Writing • Problem-Solving

29. Helping Students Get Unstuck • Ask open-ended questions with response time • Suggest students work backwards or break task into smaller pieces • Enlist peer support

30. Communicating About Student Progress • Research reveals that highly effective afterschool staff communicate with stakeholders openly and regularly

31. Communicating About Student Progress • Information, such as: • Homework expectations • Inquiries about homework • Academic progress Should be shared on a consistent basis.

32. Promising Practices in Homework #4 Involve Schools, Families And Communities

33. Benefits of Involving Schools?

34. Benefits of Involving Schools Partnerships which supports the Zone includes: • Information on assignments • Understanding: • student progress • supporting role of the Zone • Mutual student learning goals

35. Strategies for Involving Families?

36. Strategies for Involving Families • Establish clear expectations regarding the Zone Time • Maintain regular communication regarding student progress • Provide volunteer opportunities

37. Benefits of Involving Communities

38. Benefits of Involving Communities • Supplying mentors, volunteers, tutors • Provide homework supplies (paper, pencils, markers) • Purchase educational materials ( books, computers, software, etc.) • Sponsor incentives

39. Strategies for Involving Communities • Develop public service announcements • Identify organizations which share a common vision and develop a partnership • Recognize volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Day

40. The Homework Zone Goals Blends Academics & Youth Development by: • Helping young people take themselves seriously as students and responsible, independent learns.

41. Homework Zone Goals • Supporting 21st century skills of: • collaboration • teamwork • critical thinking • reading • writing • and communication

42. Zone Goals: • Reinforces subject-based academic skills • Builds skills to help students succeed across the school setting

43. Zone Goals • Builds skills to help students succeed across the school setting • Uses homework as a vehicle for communication among: • Students • Parents • teachers

44. Concept of the Graffiti Wall • Keep Learning Exciting • Collaboration across diverse backgrounds • Social Skill development • Global and Cultural Exploration • Develop reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking & deepen understanding • Research & exploration using teachnology

45. Every Child Every Day