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West Stafford School Improvement Plan 2008-2009. Goal One To explore current brain research and implement relevant strategies to improve student outcomes. Goal Two To strengthen and deepen our culture of inquiry-based collaborative practice and accountability for student achievement.
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Goal One To explore current brain research and implement relevant strategies to improve student outcomes
Goal Two To strengthen and deepen our culture of inquiry-based collaborative practice and accountability for student achievement
Faculty Action Steps Learn more about brain research and implications for practice Develop a personal goal based on our school goal Work in study groups to explore classroom practices based on brain research Reflect on and share results
Learning Through Study Groups Participants construct knowledge through research, interaction with selected materials, and collegial discourse Every voice counts in an atmosphere of companionship, engagement, and opportunity for growth Participants make a commitment to create new knowledge and use this knowledge to positively affect perspectives and practice Participants agree on and are committed to the purpose of the group
Getting Started with a Schedule Dedicated time to work together: Early Release Days 9/15, 3/20, 5/22 Common Curriculum Days (½ day) 10/10, 1/16, 2/17 Faculty Meetings (part of the hour) 1/6, 2/3, 3/4 Self-scheduled: study group determined (optimum – every two weeks)
Establishing Group Norms Beginning and ending the meeting on time Taking responsibility for one’s own learning practicing active participation Respecting others’ opinions Completing assignments Being open to change Practicing active listening
Creating an Action Plan Study group purpose Intended results for participants Intended results for students Schedule of meetings Identify study group roles Facilitator, note taker, reporter in sharing sessions, timekeeper, organizer of materials Primary resources to use
Meeting summary Interesting findings or issues discussed Actions taken (if any)
Organizer for Reading Information worth noting Graphic Representation of Key Ideas Summary of Key Ideas Questions
Four Principles of Brain-Based Learning A safe nonthreatening environment Stimulation and varied input Active, meaningful learning Accurate feedback Source: “Moving Your School to Brain Compatibility,” by W. Jennings and J. Caulfield, Spring 1997, The networker [Newsletter of ASCD’s Brain-Based Education/Learning Styles Network].
