Learning Centered Conferencing with the Using the Danielson Framework

1. Learning Centered Conferencing with the Using the Danielson Framework John Hellwich & Michelle Lewis

2. Outcome • Identify the steps in a learning centered pre and post conference

3. AWSP Criteria 5 Improving Instruction: Monitoring, assisting and evaluating effective instruction and assessment practices. Level 3: Proficient: Develops and uses observable systems and routines for monitoring instruction and assessment; uses data consistently to provide staff meaningful, personal feedback that is effective for improving instruction and assessment practice

4. Assumptions • Teachers practice improves with on-going feedback • Feedback is best delivered in bite size bits • Opportunities to practice and apply skill are critical to changing practice • Immediate application and follow-up is essential • Self-Assessment is at the heart of learning process • “Learning is done by the learner.”

5. Pre Conference • Purpose is to elevate the quality of the lesson • One-on-one coaching session • Teach transferable skills that can be generalized across multiple lessons • Focuses deeply on a lever

6. What makes a good lever? • Teacher possess… • skill • resources • Knowledge …. to implement the strategy tomorrow • Can be generalized across multiple lessons and content areas • There are often several possible levers

7. Before Pre-Observation Conference • Prior to the pre-observation conference the evaluator reviews the lesson plan • Determines lever • Plans questions to ask teacher

8. Your turn • Review lesson plan • Identify potential levers • Which ONE would you select? What is your rationale?

9. John’s Pre-Conference Lever: • Identify and communicate a Mastery Outcome. A Mastery Outcome should include what students should know and be able to do and it should be measurable.

10. Video Watch Mock Pre-Conference: • Write down the key questions or comments that Michelle (principal) makes while talking with John (teacher).

11. Debrief • Review your notes • In your own words, name all of the steps she takes in your own words.

12. Between the Observation and Post Conference • Evaluator observes lesson and tags evidence to Danielson components • Teacher reviews evidence, add additional evidence (if needed) • Both teacher and evaluator independently rate evidence • Evaluator identifies areas of disagreement to discuss during post-observation conference • Evaluator identifies lever to discuss at post-observation conference

13. John’s Post-Conference Lever: • Pacing – Warm Up is used to get students working immediately upon entering the classroom and begin launching main portion of lesson related to learning outcome within 5-10 minutes of the start of the period.

14. Post-conference Video Watch Mock Post-Conference: • Write down the key questions or comments that Michelle (principal) makes while talking with John (teacher).

15. Debrief • Review your notes • In your own words, name all of the steps in the post-observation process

16. References • Leverage Leadership