Studying the Units of

StudyTeaching/Learning Cycle Standards Summit

Day 2 • April 30, 2012

Session OverviewEnduring Understanding

“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” –Pat Riley

Essential Questions

• What does this mean to you, individually and as a member of the organization?

• What gets in the way of achieving excellence?

Session OverviewObjective:Create a deeper understanding of the Teaching/Learning Cycle by analyzing the Teaching/Learning Guides and engaging in the study phase.

Norms for the Session

• Focus on the PROCESS more than the content or product.

• Remain in your role as school leader. The goal is for you to engage in this process so that you can support your teachers in this work.

• Pay attention to collaborative norms (refer to table tent).

T/LC Guides

• Describe the ideal for each phase• To be used as tools for in-depth

collaboration in each phase of the T/LC• Provide a common language• NOT intended to be all-inclusive or

hierarchical

Activating Background Knowledge

Teaching/Learning Cycle Match Game• In teams of 3-4, place the cards from

the envelope in their appropriate places on the matrix gameboard.

• Use the Teaching/Learning Cycle Guides for reference.

• Take turns and come to consensus as a team!

T/LC AnalogyAs a table group, create an analogy for the Teaching/Learning Cycle using the following stem:

The T/LC is like ___________________ because . . .

Components of the Units of Study

Components of the Units of Study

Components of the Units of Study

Processing . . . Now that you have seen the components, how can you use them to support you in the study phase?

Worktime Use the Study Guide, the planning template (if desired) and the Unit of Study to engage in the Study phase.Getting ready:• Establish or review norms.• Decide logistics: how will we capture

our thinking?

Processing the Study Phase

• Process observer shares descriptive observations.

• Discuss as a team:• How was your conversation impacted

by the use of the study phase?• What is the change in this process from

your current practice?

ClosureSpend a few minutes writing:• What do you

want to share with your team about what you learned this morning?

Reminders for afternoon

• Please take all of your belongings with you during lunch OR move them to your afternoon breakout room.

• Return at 1 p.m. to the locations designated on the back of the program.