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Continuous Improvement

"Not just another catch phrase!” By Janelle Coady, Norris HS English Teacher. Continuous Improvement. What is continuous improvement?. Act of constantly getting better, but who?. Are students improving as well? Do we know?. Teachers strive to improve all the time.

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Continuous Improvement

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  1. "Not just another catch phrase!” By Janelle Coady, Norris HS English Teacher Continuous Improvement

  2. What is continuous improvement? • Act of constantly getting better, but who? • Are students improving as well? Do we know? • Teachers strive to improve all the time

  3. Documenting Improvement is Crucial • Standards Movement • Budget Constraints • Summative Assessment • Merit Pay and Teacher Accountability • Data Driven Culture

  4. calendar (hard copy or electronic) bathroom scale food labels calorie/fat intake thermometer computer checkbook calculator voicemail e-mail Data Driven Culture Look at the following list and give yourself one point for each of the things you use on a regular basis: • alarm clock • watch • stop watch • Pedometer • heart rate monitoring • timer (stove, microwave, coffee maker) • radio • MP3 player • odometer • gas gauge 

  5. What to do with data • Make informed decisions • Increase learning • Change instruction • Impact environment (students and teachers) • Celebrate success (students and teachers)

  6. How does L to J use data? • Charts student and class progress • Assessment is built into system • Provides feedback for students and teachers • Motivates students without fear of grades • Opens door for real discussions about learning

  7. L to J in a Nutshell L Bell J

  8. Key Concepts of L to J Not a new methodReview/Preview BenefitsInstruction constantAssessment randomIndividual and team motivationInstant feedback for students and teachers

  9. L to J in Action

  10. Random Quiz Day

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