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Eyes on Instruction

Eyes on Instruction. Ice Breaker. Connecting teachers to:. curriculum. other teachers. new ideas. best practices. What is Eyes on Instruction?. An opportunity for teachers from different schools to visit one another’s classrooms, share ideas, and talk about teaching and learning.

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Eyes on Instruction

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  1. Eyes on Instruction

  2. Ice Breaker

  3. Connecting teachers to: curriculum other teachers new ideas best practices

  4. What is Eyes on Instruction? • An opportunity for teachers from different schools to visit one another’s classrooms, share ideas, and talk about teaching and learning. • After the visits, the teachers engage in reflective conversations regarding their classroom observations. • The process is NON EVALUATIVE.

  5. How Did Eyes on Instruction Arrive in Hanover County? • It all began with “Instructional Talk Throughs” • in Edmonton, Canada. • From there, three principals from Hanover realized that a similar program would benefit instruction in their schools. • The program was successfully launched during the 2007-2008 school year and is currently in its second year.

  6. What Has Been the Professional Impact Upon Teachers? In a June 2008 survey, the following percentage of Eyes on Instruction participants agreed with the following statements either “almost always” or “to a considerable degree”: • To what degree did the classroom observation process positively impact classroom instruction? 88% • To what degree did the reflective discussions enhance your network of professional colleagues?88% • To what degree have you implemented new instructional strategies as a result of this program?82% • To what degree have you been able to positively impact the learning of diverse learners as a result of this program?69%

  7. What Has Been the Professional Impact Upon Teachers? “This has been the best professional development I have ever been involved in. It is do-able. You go to other schools and see your peers in action. You see that it can be done. You return to your schools with a visual in your mind and you remember.”

  8. Mission & Vision • Common agreement as to why we were here. • Developed with facilitators only. • - time saver • - had a vision already in mind • 3. Shared with the participants through game. • 4. Also attempt, as leaders, to model good teaching strategies at the meetings.

  9. Developing Focal Points • (2-3 Main Goals) • Plus /Delta Chart: • Document Individual & Building Level Strengths & Areas in Need of Growth • Affinity Chart: • Use +/Δ Chart to Guide Group Discussion • Sticky Notes to List Big Ideas • Whole Group Sorts Sticky Notes Into Like Ideas • Label Categories to Develop Themes

  10. Who is involved in Eyes on Instruction? • One teacher from each grade level plus special education teacher. • One of these teachers is designated as the “facilitator” for the school. • Principals function in a supportive, non evaluative role.

  11. Principals and facilitators meet in August to plan for the year. • A half day “kick-off” meeting is held with all participants and principals in October to get to know one another and determine the focus for the year. • There is a one day visit at each participating school during the school year. • A “celebration” is held in the spring. When Does Eyes on Instruction Occur?

  12. Process Information schedules notebook forms reflection money open door survey

  13. Flexibility is the key! • Make the program your own! • Utilize volunteers. • Recruit a qualified facilitator. • Have faith in your teachers to develop an appropriate focus for the program. • Model enthusiasm! • Publicize your program in order to build it for future years. tips

  14. Question & Answer Session Cyndee Blount Principal South Anna Elementary 804-749-4222 cblount@hanover.k12.va.us Dana Gresham Principal Rural Point Elementary 804-723-3580 dgresham@hanover.k12.va.us Sarah Calveric Principal Cold Harbor Elementary 804-723-3620 scalveric@hanover.k12.va.us Contact Information

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