district meeting #2 2008-09 east bay btsa induction consortium
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District Meeting #2
2008-09
East Bay BTSA Induction Consortium
About Teacher Inquiry
Article Quick SCAN Read Highlight Discuss
Session Outcomes
Develop understanding of the inquiry value and process
Develop an inquiry question and preliminary Action Plan for Module C
Outline steps in Module C Review completion requirements
(Inquiry Folders)
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Inquiry Focus and Number /Year
Program Level Decision
CONTEXT FOR TEACHING
• Class, School, District, and Community• Conversation Guides
INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING PRACTICE
• Teacher Preparation Information• CA Standards for the Teaching
Profession and Induction Standards-Based
• Informal Classroom Observation
Assessment Toolbox / Reflective Conversation
Assessment Toolbox / Reflective Conversation
Selection of Focus for Induction
Standards Program Level Decision
Use of Summary of Teaching Practice In Year 1 Program Level Decision
SUMMARY OF TEACHING PRACTICE
•Reflection on Teaching, Student and Personal Growth•Future Considerations for Study
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INQUIRY• Inquiry Focus• Action Plan• Essential Component for
Instruction• Observation• Analysis of Student Work• Summative Assessment• Reflection
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Value of Inquiry
Engaging in inquiry is at the heart of improving professional practice. Inquiry invites the learner to design a question and to develop a study or investigation to explore and make discoveries in the search for new understandings.”
-New Teacher Center 2008
Inquiry Defined
An Inquiry . . . Is a question Evokes passion and commitment
to learn Is data-informed Involves a cyclical process
What are you passionate about?
Coaching conversation
Support Providers lead a conversation using the template and record for their PT
STARTSelf-Assessment Focus QuestionCSTP Focus Induction StandardExpected Results
TeachObservationStudent WorkSummative Assessment
ApplyApplication (IIP)Self Assessment Impact (IIP)
ReflectStudent Work Summative Assessment Reflection
Plan Essential ComponentsEntry AssessmentFocus StudentsLesson Plan
IIPAction Plan
(Steps/Results)PD/Research
Professional
Development
BookmarkLesson PlanObservationLesson StudyBook StudyInternet Workshop
Steps in Developing an IIP Review evidence of practice Frame an Inquiry Question Identify anticipated, measurable
outcomes for student learning. Design a plan and determine
professional development activities Implement learning in your classroom Reflect/Project
Step One Documents:IIP Cells 1-4
Step One:Inquiry Focus
INQUIRY• Inquiry Focus• Action Plan• Essential Component for
Instruction• Observation• Analysis of Student Work• Summative Assessment• Reflection
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Handout Pg.
Review Evidence Frame a
question Expected Results
PD Plan and implement Record andReflect on Results
Reflect for future
Connect with CSTP
Handout Pg. 5
Year One = Equity
Year Two = Special Populations
ECO = 2 InquiriesNew Year 2 = Individualized
One action = PD for min. 2 hr.
Beginning the IIP Review notes from today’s coaching
conversation
Review Self-Assessment Results (from Initial Assessment Module) E-3
Review your current Class Profile (from Context for Teaching)
Complete Cell 1 on the IIP
Inquiry Question Refer to handout pg.
What are the characteristics of a well written focus question?
Possible Answers: Question is narrow enough to measure results Question is broad enough to last at least 2 months Question is directly related to the Focus Area in Cell 1
Complete IIP Cell 2
Resources:
CSTP Booklets
Sample IIPs
Make a connection between your focus question and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.
Complete Cell #3 on the IIP
Cell 3
Connect your Inquiry Question with CSTPs
CSTP
Placemat
Measurable Outcomes Determine how completing your
inquiry will result in improved student learning.
What data will you collect?
Will you need multiple types of data to answer your inquiry question? Student engagement data Student achievement data
Complete Cell 4
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Step One Documents:IIP Cells 1-4
Step One:Inquiry Focus
INQUIRY• Inquiry Focus• Action Plan• Essential Component for
Instruction• Observation• Analysis of Student Work• Summative Assessment• Reflection
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Step Two Documents:IIP Cells 5-8
Step Two:Action Plan
Action Plan What actions will you need to take to
address your Inquiry question? (6-8 weeks) Make a list Identify which action on the list will fit for
the required 2 hrs./Inquiry of PD Review criteria for PD and options/Rationale
Complete Cell 6 – note that Cell 5 is completed when actions are done.
Cells 7-8 will be completed over the course of the Inquiry
Professional Development
Review the criteria for PD and suggested options
Review the PD Rationale
PTs will need to complete a PD Rationale and submit it as part of their Inquiry folder in May
Handout Pg. 5-6
IIP Cells 7 - 8 As your inquiry progresses, you will be
updating the IIP in Cells 7 and 8.
It is possible that your inquiry question may change as you apply new knowledge.
Step Two Documents:IIP Cells 5-8
Step Two:Action Plan
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Step One Documents:IIP Cells 1-4
Step One:Inquiry Focus
INQUIRY• Inquiry Focus• Action Plan• Essential Component for
Instruction• Observation• Analysis of Student Work• Summative Assessment• Reflection
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Step Two Documents:IIP Cells 5-8
Step Two:Action Plan
Step Three:Preparing for
Instruction
Step Three Documents:C-2 Essential ComponentsC-3 Entry Level AssessmentC-4 Focus StudentsC-5 Lesson Plan Template
Review Essential Components for Instruction (C-2)
You will need to complete this document as part of your inquiry
Step Three:Preparing for
Instruction
Step Three Documents:C-2 Essential ComponentsC-3 Entry Level AssessmentC-4 Focus StudentsC-5 Lesson Plan Template
Discuss the types of assessments you are/will be using over the next few months.
Which are Entry Level, Progress Monitoring or Summative Assessments?
For the purposes of your inquiry, you will need to identify all 3 types of assessments for the content you select.
Step Three:Preparing for
Instruction
Step Three Documents:C-2 Essential ComponentsC-3 Entry Level AssessmentC-4 Focus StudentsC-5 Lesson Plan Template
Review C-3 Entry Level Assessment
What type of Entry Level Assessment might you use as part of your inquiry?
Step Three:Preparing for
Instruction
Step Three Documents:C-2 Essential ComponentsC-3 Entry Level AssessmentC-4 Focus StudentsC-5 Lesson Plan Template
Select 1 English Learner
Select 1 Special Population student(IEP, RSP, 504, GATE, . . .)
Select 1 Focus Student of Choice (Should complete the range of abilities in the classroom not represented by EL or Special Populations)
Step Three:Preparing for
Instruction
Step Three Documents:C-2 Essential ComponentsC-3 Entry Level AssessmentC-4 Focus StudentsC-5 Lesson Plan Template
The Lesson Plan Template (C-5) includes these essential components:
Introduction Direct Instruction Modeled Instruction Guided Practice / Checking For
Understanding Independent Practice
Step Three:Preparing for
Instruction
Step Three Documents:C-2 Essential ComponentsC-3 Entry Level AssessmentC-4 Focus StudentsC-5 Lesson Plan Template
Criteria for Lesson Series
Same content area for all lessons Cover 6-8 week timeframe Beginning, middle, end Allow for application of learning
from professional development in Action Plan
One lesson must include use of technology
PT Submits 5
lessons for review
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Step Six Documents:E-2.1 CSTP Self AssessmentE-2.2 Std. 5/6 Self-AssessmentE-3 Reflective ConversationIIP Cells 1-10
Step Six:Reflection and
Application
Step Five Documents:C8: Summative Assessment
Step Five:Summative Assessment
INQUIRY• Inquiry Focus• Action Plan• Essential Component for
Instruction• Observation• Analysis of Student Work• Summative Assessment• Reflection
Step Four Documents:Review: C2, C4, C5C6: Observation Record Standard 5/6 ObservationC7: Student Work AnalysisIIP: Cells 5-8
Step Four:Observation
Inquiry Folders
Review the Inquiry folders Inside pages – the language of the
Standard (s) and the method of demonstration
Back page – Submission checklist Other: items will be addressed at Dist.
#3
Technology Enhanced Lesson
Review the Technology Matrix
Discuss what type of technology you might use as part of your inquiry process.
Year One - Equity
Checking My Systems for Equity
Review the self-assessment
Discuss: How might this assessment impact your inquiry as it relates to Equity?
Sample Inquiry Schedule
Review the sample schedule
What questions do you have about the Inquiry module?
What Else?
Resources from EBBIC and on eastbaybtsa.org
Session Evaluation