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Peer ObservationDec 3, 2014
But 1st…• Updates and others?
• New faces
• December “walkthroughs”
DecemberTopic Standards Examples
Classroom
Environment
II-A-2 Student
Engagement
II-B-1 Safe
Learning
Environment
II-C-2 Maintains
Respectful
Environment
DecemberTopic Standards Examples
Classroom
Environment
II-A-2 Student
Engagement
II-B-1 Safe
Learning
Environment
II-C-2 Maintains
Respectful
Environment
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Peer Observations• Intro (Greg)
• Compass points feedback – individual
• Small group reflections
• Large group sharing
• The future (Shawn)
Motivating Students/Observation
Greg Kessler
Observations• After Observing a numerous amount of
classrooms this year I have seen the following really interesting teaching practices.
– Pacing/Tone
– Trying new things
– Enthusiasm
– Group work
– ItsLearning/Google Docs
– Challenging Students
– Motivation
Motivation
How Do You Motivate Students?
Your Peers Do it This Way…
• I try to motivate students by getting them excited about the subject/unit/topic and trying to relate it to their lives or real life.-Mrs. Schamber
• I try to make my classroom somewhere students want to be. I try to be someone students want to please. (Patient, kind, but with high expectations and a "you CAN do it, I believe in you" attitude). I find that when students like you, they don't want to let you down and will work hard for you, and if your classroom is a "safe" place, they will take academic risks without fear of ridicule. – Ms. Cotillo
Your Peers Do it This Way…
• I motivate students by building opportunities for success while moving them towards solving challenging problems. I try to keep the bar high and praise my students as they work towards the standard. – Mrs. Donahue
• As a history teacher, I am constantly looking for ways to prove to kids that they are put of a bigger picture and the past impact their lives. I use historical references/comparisons to show what a life of "worth" has the potential to look like. – Mr. Vacca
Your Peers Do it This Way…
• I try to encourage intrinsic motivation through lessons on learning, including how their brain works (a little), goal setting, self discipline, and reacting to mistakes. I also try to give them choice, autonomy, power, and voice in my classroom and in their learning.-Mr. d’Entremont
• Goal Setting and team building
Team Building and Goals
• Class clap
• Class cheer
• Count Down to success
• I say…. You say….
• Goals- Monthly check ins as well as Student Lead Conferences.
Compass Points• On your own!
• E (Excitements)
• W (Worries)
• N (Needs)
• S (Stance, Steps, or Suggestions)
• 10 min
Small Group• 3-5 people
• Cannot “double up” grade or subject
• 15 min
Large Group• Share your (or someone else’s)
takeaway
• What should we do next?
The future• Recommendations from faculty not
available at press time.
• Learning walks
Learning Walks• …offer an opportunity for professionals
to learn from one another and
improve their practice.
• For the benefit of the observer.
• Dec 15th
• Rob, Bert, Trish B., Katelyn, & me