CIC Conference Getting Instruction Up to Code

Through Observation & Feedback

Presenters: Jacqueline Rivers, Clare Newton, & Kristina McCalip

• LO-1. Participants will understand how to conduct focused classroom observations.

• DOL-1: After viewing a video clip, participants will state at least one data-focused observation using the Spot Observation Form

• LO-2. Participants will apply their understanding through practice using observation and feedback tools, including the district’s Spot Observation Form and the “Six Steps for Effective Feedback” map.

• DOL-2: After viewing a video clip, participants will use their Spot observation forms and the “Six Steps for Effective Feedback” map to accurately demonstrate all six steps within a role play.

•Session Focus

•AgendaWelcome and Focus

Focus on Observation and Feedback

Piecing together the “Six Steps for Effective Feedback”

Apply the Learning

Calibrating Observations

Analyzing the “Six Steps for Effective Feedback” map

Reflections

Take care of your needs

•Session Norms

Actively Listen & Participate

Monitor your Technology

Respect others

Use cell phone etiquette

• Our main purpose is to improve student achievement.

• Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic performance.

• There is no excuse for poor quality education.

• With our help, at risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at risk students.

• Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.

•Dallas ISD Core Beliefs

OBSERVATION

FEEDBACK

Focus on Observation & Feedback

Leverage Leadership Chapter 2.

Author: Paul Bambrick-Santoyo

An Overview• Prompt for writing: “How will

the core ideas impact your work as a coach?”

• Prompt for presenting: How do quotes relate to observation and/or feedback and provide summary of the responses as an example?

“Here Comes the Boom” --Movie

Clip with Spot Observation

Calibration Exercise

Calibrating Observations

PLEASE NOTE: The most effective feedback is driven by data and focused on mediative questioning techniques.

JudgmentsPersonal

observationsInferencesPLEASE AVOID

Review of District’s Spot Observation Form

Piecing together the Six Steps for Effective Feedback• Label and sequence

• Reflection: Compare responses to the tool noting validations and new understandings.

Analyzing the “Six Steps for Effective Feedback” map

Table talk

Navigating through the Feedback map using Spot observation from the movie.

Group Share

Each group share a phase of the feedback map based upon group responses.

Framing The Learning

Presenter will frame the learning using formal vocabulary as necessary.

Apply the Learning

Identify Roles• Teacher• Coach• Observer (focus on

the process to suggestions for the Coach using the feedback tool as a guide)

Apply Debrief• Teacher & Coach

will discuss their experience.

• Observers will provide feedback focusing on the feedback tool.

Apply the Learning

Group Share:What are the implications in using the Six Steps for Effective feedback as a tool to guide the feedback process i.e.,• Time• Purpose• Quality of Observations• Next steps

• Why is feedback so essential in a teacher’s growth to becoming a master teacher?

• How did the spot observation tool support your ability to provide effective feedback on instruction?

• How do teachers at various levels of proficiency benefit from feedback?

• How will you apply this knowledge to your position as campus instructional coach?

• Participant will engage in an inner circle/outer circle activity to share their reflections

ReflectionsRespond to the Following Questions on the Reflections/Notes Guide