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Utilizing China’s DEPRS to Improve Teacher Quality

Utilizing China’s DEPRS to Improve Teacher Quality. Glen Haven Elementary School Presented by Jennifer Martin November 2012. http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/sites/default/files/USG_Assets/DOCs/JETS/MCPS_Logo.jpg. Agenda. 1. Glen Haven MSA Data. 2 . Data Discrepancies. 3 . China’s DEPRS.

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Utilizing China’s DEPRS to Improve Teacher Quality

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  1. Utilizing China’s DEPRS to Improve Teacher Quality Glen Haven Elementary School Presented by Jennifer Martin November 2012 http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/sites/default/files/USG_Assets/DOCs/JETS/MCPS_Logo.jpg

  2. Agenda 1. Glen Haven MSA Data 2. Data Discrepancies 3. China’s DEPRS 4. How Does this Apply to GHES?

  3. Glen Haven MSA Data – Reading Text Text Text Txt Text http://mdk12.org/data/MSA/SubGroups.aspx?Nav=1.2:5.3:10.15:11.0767:15.99:2.22:20.1:3.1

  4. What the Reading Data Tells Us • Of the total student population; • 22.9% performed at Advanced • 62.1 % performed at Proficient • 15 % performed at Basic

  5. What the Reading Data Tells Us Subgroups scoring 10 % or more basic; Hispanic/Latino 2.Limited English Proficiency 3. Special Education 4. FARMS

  6. Glen Haven MSA 2012 Data – Math Text Text Text Txt Text http://mdk12.org/data/MSA/SubGroups.aspx?Nav=1.2:5.3:10.15:11.0767:15.99:2.22:20.2:3.1

  7. What the Math Data Tells Us • Of the total student population; • 26.5% performed at Advanced • 59.1 % performed at Proficient • 14.4 % performed at Basic

  8. What the Math Data Tells Us Large Basic Scores Among Subgroups; 1. Hispanic/Latino 2. Limited English Proficiency 3. Special Education 4. FARMS

  9. MSA Implications Overall Majority of students overall proficient or advanced 2. Percentage of Special Education students Basic 3. Percentage of ESOL students Basic 4. Students below the poverty line outperformed 5. Needed improvements to meet subgroup needs

  10. What can we do? Improve teaching to meet subgroups needs 2. Utilize technology to; - Share Resources - View Model Lessons - Improve teaching quality http://img.mit.edu/newsoffice/images/article_images/20110621133023-1.jpg

  11. China’s DEPRS • China’s Distance Education Project for Rural Students • Initiated by the Chinese Government in 2003 • “Improve K-12 …education in rural regions” (Yu & Wang, 2006) • - “The largest ICT project in the world” (McQuaide, 2008) • Provide and improve professional development opportunities for teachers Text Text Text Txt Text http://www.china-mike.com/facts-about-china/facts-chinese-education/

  12. China’s DEPRS • Technologies Given to Rural Schools • DVD Players DVDs of model lessons • http://www.classroomtechnologyhelp.com/why-do-gremlins-live-in-your-computer-lab/ http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/dtv-ch.jpg • Internet-ready computer labs Televisions Text Text Text http://www.cheaptechforme.com/2012/05/dvd-player-or-blu-ray-the-choice-is-yours%E2%80%A6/ http://barboriginals.com/products/dvds Txt Text /

  13. China’s DEPRS • How the Technology Was Utilized • To teach lessonsTo improve teacher quality Text Text Text Txt http://images.china.cn/images1/200709/406087.jpg http://www.mca.org.my/en/dong-zong%E2%80%99s-decision-to-withdraw-from-round-table-meetings-should-not-be-based-on-personal-emotions/ Text

  14. Benefits of DEPRS “Improved … standardized Chinese scores” (Lai et. al, 2012) 2. Encourages “the sharing of high-quality educational resources” (Yu & Wang, 2006) 3. “Improved teaching” (Robinson, 2008) 4. “Adaptable, cost effective, diverse, and open” (McQuaide, 2007)

  15. How does this apply to GHES? We already have the technology We can use the technology we have to support; - Professional Development - Sharing of Resources - Enhance student learning Text Text Text Txt Text http://www.ridge.k12.wa.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=725&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=501&PageID=97

  16. Improving Professional Development DEPRS project; Teachers’ Learning Resources Centers 2. DVDs of Model Lessons 3. In-school technology trainings http://english.hanban.org/article/2012-06/12/content_441426.htm

  17. DEPRS Teacher Learning Resource Centers • A room in each school used for; • Trainings • Technologic equipment (computers, digital cameras, etc) • Teacher resources • (Robinson, 2008) http://www.aoehome.com/cache/fck/W020100715612608899228.jpg

  18. Glen Haven Resource Center Identify a room for teacher trainings 2. Allow work space for teachers to plan and collaborate 3. Equip the room with technologies for training 4. Create a resource center http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbrooks/7416736224/

  19. Electronic Network Sharing • Schools created electronic networks to share resources • “Reduced the time spent on class preparation” (McQuaide, 2008) • Reduced “workload” (McQuaide, 2008) • Teachers “eager to employ multimedia materials in … instruction” (McQuaide, 2008)

  20. Glen Haven Electronic Network Sharing • T Shared Network • Teacher Shared Network on computers • Post resources electronically • Browse resources • Review and rate resources http://macs.about.com/od/macwindows/ss/sharemacfilesvs.htm

  21. DEPRS Teacher Training Identified lack of planning time Created videos to; - Allow teachers to find time to watch them - Eliminate costs of travel and instructors - Prevent time out of classroom

  22. DEPRS DVDs of Model Lessons “Lessons given by nationally recognized teachers” (McQuaide, 2008) which served as “training tools for teachers” (McQuaide, 2008). http://asiasociety.org/files/chinese-teacherreport.jpg

  23. Model Lessons Utilize model lessons from MCPS website 2. Post videos on T Shared folder 3. Share videos at staff trainings 4. Tape and post model lessons http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/development/resources/video/index.shtm

  24. DEPRS Teacher Training Schools began to provide “training sessions to help teachers become computer literate and more effective at researching and utilizing Internet sources” (McQuaide, 2008). http://ic.emu.edu.tr/index.php/short-courses/teacher-training/

  25. Glen Haven Teacher Trainings Provide Trainings for; T-Shared/ Resource Sharing Folder 2. Accessing resources and videos from MCPS 3. Appropriate online education resources based on student’s needs http://pcsdpd.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451aefd69e201538e7118a4970b-800wi

  26. Conclusion Improve teacher quality to address needs 2. Incorporate parts from China’s DEPRS; - Utilize technology in place - Create teacher resource center - Share and identify resources - Watch model lessons - Participate in technology trainings http://www.educationinnovating.org/files/blog-posts/Teachers%20at%20Table.jpg

  27. Questions? Jenn Martin Jennifer_Martin@mcpsmd.org

  28. References • Lai, F., Zhang, L., Shi, Y., Qu, Q., Hu, X., Boswell, M. & Rozelle, S. (2012). Does computer assisted learning improve • outcomes? Evidence from a randomized experiment in public schools in rural minority areas in Qinghai, China (Working • Paper No. 237). Retrieved from http://iis-db.stanford.edu/pubs/23726/CAL_qinghai_may_2012_web.pdf McQuaide, S. (2009). Making Education Equitable in Rural China through Distance Learning. International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 10(1). Robinson, B. (2008). Using distance education and ICT to improve access, equity and the quality in rural teachers' professional development in western china. International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 9(1), 1-17. Yu, S. Q., & Wang, M. J. (2006). Modern distance education project for the rural schools of China: Recent development and problems. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 22(4), 273-283. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2006.00174.x Text Text Text Txt Text

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