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New Teacher Orientation. Monday, August 23, 2010. Welcome To Chinook’s Edge School Division!. The C&I Team. Lissa Steele- Director of Curriculum and Instruction Margo Nygard- Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for Math, Science, and Second Languages.
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New Teacher Orientation Monday, August 23, 2010
The C&I Team • Lissa Steele- Director of Curriculum and Instruction • Margo Nygard- Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for Math, Science, and Second Languages. • Kory Sholdice- Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for Social Studies, English Language Arts and PE/ Health and Wellness. • Iris Loewen- First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) / Library Coordinator. • Barb Mulholland – CTS (Health Pathways), Dual Credit • Lorrie Morris – Administrative Assistant
Our 3 Days Together: • See first page of binder
Outline for Monday: 9:00 – 10:00– Meet the team 10:00 – 12:00 – Student Engagement LUNCH 12:15 – 1:00 1:00 - 1:30 – Instructional Media Center 1:30 – 3:30 – Year Planning 3:30 – 4:00 – Wrap Up
Spring Partner: same subject Summer: Your Choice Seasonal Partners Winter: Same Division I, II, III, IV Fall: Your Choice
Name Cards School Subjects/Grade Name University you Best part of your attended summer
How could you use this grouping activity in your classroom? Debrief: Turn and talk with the person next to you?
The Big Picture Inspiring Ed. Inspiring Action School Act/TQS Assessment Pedagogy Technology Curriculum Setting the Direction 21st Century Skills
Essential Question • What is student engagement in a connected age?
AISI • Student engagement through effective assessment and instruction in a connected/digital context
Student Centered Multiliteracies, Creativity, Communication, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Authentic Tasks, Knowledge Creation, Digital Technologies Student Engagement
Experiencing Engagement Schlechty’s 5 Levels of Engagement 1.Engagement “I’m in the zone”
2. Strategic Compliance This better be worth my time! If it is, I’ll commit, if not, I’ll quit.
3. Ritual Compliance • What do I have to do to get this over with and get out of here?
4. Retreatism I’d rather be_______________. What’s the point of this?
5. Rebellion You can’t make me…
Rate Yourself ASSESSMENT Tab in your binder First 2 pages
Rate Yourself 1. Think back to when you were in high school. You are entering math class. Think about your teacher and your experience within that class. Rate your level of engagement.
Rate Yourself 2. Think about your experience of earning your Bachelor of Education degree. Rate your level of engagement.
3. You have just been given tickets to an AC/DC concert. What will be your level of engagement?
Self-Assessment • Scenario 1 • How did you rate yourself • Move to the rating that best describes you • 2 min. discussion • Spokesperson – share 1 reason why your group rated itself the way it did. • Scenario 2 • Scenario 3
Student Engagement Part 1: 10:30 – 12:00 • Goal: Establish Criteria for • student engagement • Engaging tasks • Engaging assessment • References have been provided for you • Enter your data into Google Form on wiki
Defining Engagement • Find your group • Find your room • You will need: • Laptop & mentorship wiki • Return to Board Room at 11:30
What is student engagement Smart Boards, wikis, iTouch, Moodle Student Engagement • Critical thinking; inquiry learning; problem based learning; instructional strategies Report cards, questioning, feedback,
Year Planning • Teacher Effectiveness Framework • Administrative Procedure 4-07
Year Plans • Sequencing of topics/units • Outline units in a logical order • Subject based or thematic • General Assessment ideas • Resources
Sample Plans • In binder • On Memory Stick
To Do: • Complete a year plan outline of one of your courses before you leave today
Revisiting Our Monday! • Introductions • TQS and Professionalism • Energizer and Refreshment Break • AISI in Chinook’s Edge • Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 • Year Planning • Work Time • Closure/…for tomorrow
Closure Find a new partner, someone you have not yet worked with today… and have a discussion: • Your school principal will ask you for your year plan: • What format do you prefer? • Do you have any questions or concerns regarding year planning?
Reflection: Wall Wisher • One thing you will take away from today. • A question for tomorrow. • http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/HdTea311k4