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Communicating Student Learning

Explore the shift in student communication methods, from traditional report cards to digital portfolios and student-led conferences. Discover the benefits of focusing on competencies and fostering independence in students. Get involved in the new approach to improve student engagement.

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Communicating Student Learning

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  1. Communicating Student Learning • November 30, 2016

  2. Report Cards Email/Phone Calls Student work Parent/teacher interviews Student-led conferences • What does Communicating Student Learning mean? Digital Portfolios

  3. What do you remember about your report cards as a student? How were they received in your household? How did you use the report card? REPORT CARDS

  4. Rationale – Why Change? New Curriculum Know, Understand, Do Model Big Ideas Curricular Content and Competencies Limits of grades Grades tend to reduce: students’ interest in the learning itself students’ preference for challenging tasks the quality of students’ thinking http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/fdtd-g.htm Balanced approach • Curricular competencies • Core competencies • Student Reflection

  5. Time to Shift our Thinking

  6. What’s different? What’s the same?

  7. Five KeysMy child’s teacher knows exactly where my child is at and is committed to helping them move forward. • Clear foundational skills: reading, writing, and math • Focus on what the child can do • Focus on what the child understands. • Social and emotional development a priority. • Clearly stated areas of growth to help foster student independence and confidence

  8. Communicating Student Learning: • Kindergarten

  9. Communicating Student Learning: • Grades 1-3

  10. Communicating Student Learning: • Grades 4-7

  11. Communicating Student Learning – Grades K to 3 Curricular Competencies Curricular Content

  12. Communicating Student Learning – Grades 4 to 7 Curricular Competencies Curricular Content

  13. How is my child using this new report card?

  14. Understanding the Core Competencies

  15. R esponsibility O pennessA mbitionR esilience

  16. Engaging in Self-Reflection

  17. Engaging in Self-Reflection

  18. Reporting Pilots 2014-2016 Parent Surveys Parent Feedback

  19. Parent Feedback (2015/16 Pilot) “It gives the parent a better understanding of the child’s learning experience. It also makes it easier for parents to address issues with their child.” “…more clearly shows where improvements need to be made.” “…much more comprehensive” • “This more holistic approach helps those students who are not strong academically; they find their strengths and build on them.” • “My child felt understood, rather than labelled.”

  20. District Parent CSL Forum in January 2017 PAC Meetings Email Scott or Laura Parent Feedback

  21. Questions?

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