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Dive deep into reflective teaching practices to enhance student success. Explore strategies for growth between now and June, for next year, and for fostering community connections. Discover the importance of student engagement and literacy in achieving academic excellence. Key topics include reflection, planning, and fostering connections among educators. Join us for an interactive workshop to enhance your teaching skills and contribute to a supportive learning environment. 8
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Welcome Back LST - LS May 2013
“There are no formulas for good teaching…if we want to grow in our practice, we have two primary places to go: to the inner ground from which good teaching comes and to the community of fellow [educators] from whom we can learn about ourselves and our craft.” Parker Palmer (1998)
Essential Questions • As you reflect on your goals you set this year, what needs to be accomplished between now and June? • What do you need to put in place for next year? • How does the work you are doing contribute to student success?
Agenda: Going Deep • Catching Up! • Q & A BREAK • Reflection and Planning LUNCH • Making Connections • Literacy, Engagement and High School completion • Wrap Up
Planning Conversation • Find a partner who has the answer to your joke (same #; same color) • Find a place to sit • 15 minutes each; Signal; Switch
Why change doesn’t happen…and how to make sure it does… GROWTH
Individually read the introductory paragraphs and “Reason 1”. • Individually, answer questions from that section relating to your school. Record your answers on the placemat. • Meet with your thumb partner. • Together, discuss your answers to “Reason 1” • When time is “up”, thank your partner
Individually read “Reason 2”. Individually, answer questions from that section relating to your school. Record your answers on the placemat. • Meet your pointy finger partner. • Together, discuss your answers to “Reason 1” • When time is “up”, thank your partner • And so on… • “Reason 3” – “Driving” Finger • “Reason 4” – Ring Finger • “Reason 5” & Final paragraphs – Pinky
School Learning Support Team Reflection • Return to your original table. As a school LST, answer the question in the middle box about next step priorities.
Creating Connections • Sharing your plans • What’s the learning plan? • What adjustments will be made? • What questions do you have?
What Is Student Engagement? Student Compliance? Time On Task? Good Grades? Listening to Teacher? Asking Questions?
SE Scenario- Match-Up! • Table Group • Match Scenario to Type of Engagement Heading • Discuss & Debate
Your thoughts… • What is the connection between literacy and engagement?
Digging Deeper • Literacy – Board Room • Engagement – Caribbean A/B
Wrap Up • Thank you! • Questions?