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Student Voices & Data-Driven Decision Making

Student Voices & Data-Driven Decision Making . Improving Your Academy. Dr. Ann G. Bessell (University of Miami) Dr. Cathleen Armstead (University of Miami) National Academy Foundation Staff Development Institute Philadelphia, PA. July, 2010. Agenda. Overview and Purpose

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Student Voices & Data-Driven Decision Making

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  1. Student Voices & Data-Driven Decision Making Improving Your Academy Dr. Ann G. Bessell (University of Miami) Dr. Cathleen Armstead (University of Miami) National Academy Foundation Staff Development Institute Philadelphia, PA. July, 2010

  2. Agenda • Overview and Purpose • Innovative Techniques: Photolanguage • Doing Photolanguage • Exploring Data-in-a-Day • Analyzing data sets • Understanding Data • Making Data-Driven Decisions

  3. To Introduce Innovative Techniques for Self-Assessment & Evaluation – Photolanguage & Data-in-a-Day To Explore and Practice Analyzing Data for Decision-Making Purposes Overview & Purpose

  4. PHOTOLANGUAGE Innovative process using black and white photographs chosen for their: • Aesthetic qualities • Capacity to stimulate the imagination, memory and emotions • Ability to challenge the viewer for thoughtful reflection

  5. 1 5 Arrange Photos Share Selections & Significance 2 3 4 P H O T O L A N G U A G E Present Focus Question View Photos Select Photos

  6. Question • #1 Choose a picture that best represents your image of a NAF student when compared to the general population of high school students. Choose a picture that best represents your image of a NAF teacher or leader when compared to the general population of high school teachers. • Question • #2

  7. Challenges & Obstacles Lack of Longitudinal Data Different Data Points Measuring Outcomes Lack of Integrated Data System What’s Next Lack of Comparable Data Teachers: Not Researchers Fear of Retribution Class Time

  8. Sidney Harris's cartoon demonstrates how to get past those pesky detail steps

  9. Quick & Efficient Improve Schools Participatory Data-in-a Day • Observe multiple classrooms in a single day (20-30 Minutes) • Collect data from multiple sources - surveys - questions - observations - • Involve multiple stakeholders: Input from students, faculty & administrators • Facilitate a dialogue about school improvement strategies • (Ginsberg & Kimball, 2008)

  10. Most Important Value Listening Teamwork Encourages Critical Reflection Important Aspects Student Input Promotes Dialogue Representative Teams

  11. Assessment Committee Our Goal Desired Course We are Here Actual Course Where are we? What is our goal? What course should we follow? How are we doing?

  12. From the Start • Principal Involvement • Teachers & NAF Lead Teachers Involvement • Guidance Counselors • Explain the process • Encourage participation on each team • Review schedule

  13. Classroom Observations Review checklist with district and principals at beginning of year Review with principals and teachers at the meet and greet in morning 10-15 minutes of classroom observation

  14. (c) 2002 Good & Kaminski Time to Practice!

  15. 1 5 Review data sets and look for patterns Review & Summarize Areas to Improve 2 Aggregate Quantitative Data 3 Explore Qualitative Data 4 Review & Summarize Strengths G U I D E L I N E S

  16. (c) 2002 Good & Kaminski Time to Practice! 10 Minutes

  17. “It sort of makes you stop and think, doesn’t it.”

  18. Deciding on Themes • More than three students mention in a classroom. • There is widespread agreement through nodding or shaking heads • Verbal agreement (That’s the truth). • Mentioned in more than one classroom with different observers. • There are positive and negative corollaries expressed.

  19. Common Themes

  20. Students’ Voice What NAF promises: • Personalization • Empowerment • Differentiated Instruction • Hands-On Activities • Relevant Learning • Internships • Interdisciplinary projects • Connections to the world of work and high school • Learning takes place beyond the school What students want: • Teachers who know them. • Teachers who listen to their opinions. • Hands-on Activities • Projects and Problem Based Learning • Connected to the real world • Field trips with assigned academic work

  21. Begin with Questions Data Collection Data Analysis Critical Reflection Student Outcomes Multiple Observers Stakeholder Concerns Multiple Sources DECISIONS

  22. Approach to data collection and analysis actively engages those involved in the reform,and facilitates critical dialogue about future steps. • Through the collaborative process, evaluators and schools work to determine program effectiveness. • Consensus after gathering data leads to ongoing dialogue to determine areas on concern, potential strategies for improvement, and next steps. • Working collaboratively, the data-in-a-day process culminates in critical conversations about secondary school reform. Data-in-a-Day

  23. Thank You! Dr. Ann G. Bessell Dr. Cathleen Armstead agbessell@miami.edu carmstead@miami.edu

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