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Instructional Leadership Team January 7 th , 2011. Objective : Begin to Develop Approaches to Support Teachers Who May Be Reluctant to Try New Strategies, Reduce Teacher-Talk, Increase Student Interaction, or Participate in Professional Development.
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Instructional Leadership Team January 7th, 2011 Objective: Begin to Develop Approaches to Support Teachers Who May Be Reluctant to Try New Strategies, Reduce Teacher-Talk, Increase Student Interaction, or Participate in Professional Development Essential Question(s): As an Instructional Leadership Team, what can we do to support teachers who could benefit from incorporating varied instructional strategies that promote student engagement and interaction? What are some of possible approaches that we (Instructional Leadership) can take to lead in this area?
Agenda • Reflect on the Activities and Insights from last meeting 10 minutes • Product Improvement Activity 20 minutes • Developing and Supporting a Process for Enhancing Practice 10 minutes
Homework “Nothing is different, yet all is transformed” (Daloz) Interpret this quote and be ready to discuss at the beginning of our next ILT Meeting.
Key Reflections from Last Meeting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Product Improvement Instructions: Examine the product at each table and make suggestions for product improvement. Answer the following question(s): 1. What would make it more useful? More interesting? More fun to use? 3 minutes Be sure to focus on equity of voice. Be prepared to share your ideas!
Product Improvement Instructions: Examine the product at each table and make suggestions for product improvement. Answer the following question(s): • What would make it more fun for children to play with? more stimulating to the child’s imagination? 3 minutes Be sure to focus on equity of voice. Be prepared to share your ideas!
Sample Lesson Plan Instructions: Now let’s collectively examine the sample lesson plan and make suggestions for enhancement. Answer the following question(s): What would make it more engaging for students? more stimulating and relevant to the child’s imagination? More likely to be retained… 5 minutes Be sure to focus on equity of voice. Be prepared to share your ideas!
Developing and Supporting a Process for Enhancing Practice Upcoming professional development opportunities: January 13th Topics: • Building and Enhancing Teacher Websites • Using FRAME • Developing Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) As an Instructional Leadership Team, what can we do to support teachers who could benefit from incorporating varied instructional strategies that promote student engagement and interaction? What are some of possible approaches that we (Instructional Leadership) can take to lead in this area?
Next Action Steps for Our Group 1. 2. 3.