the continuous improvement classroom student led conferences

The Continuous The Continuous Improvement Improvement

ClassroomClassroom

Student Led Conferences

Ground rules created by students

Classroom mission

statements

Classroom and student

measurable goals

Quality tools and PDSA used

regularly

The Continuous

Improvement Classroom

Classroom data centers

Classroom meetings

facilitated by students

Student-led conferences

Student data folders

• This presentation contains information and forms referenced in the book.

• “Use of forms and sample documents is authorized for local schools”

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Implementing Student-Led Conferences, 2001 (Experts In Assessment Series) by Jane M. Bailey (Author), Thomas R. Guskey (Author)

Student-Led Conferences ResourcesStudent-Led Conferences Resources

• http://www.naesp.org/ContentLoad.do?contentId=460 • http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr323.shtml • http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin112.shtml • http://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/tms/stories/storyReader$15 • http://www.nwrel.org/nwedu/fall_96/article4.html • http://www.middleweb.com/CSLV2TchrConf.html • http://ceep.crc.uiuc.edu/eecearchive/digests/1997/

hackma97.html • http://www.msu.edu/user/losarah/oldsource/

studentledconferences2.htm • http://groups.yahoo.com/group/studentledconferences/ •

Information in this presentation has been summarized and included based on the websites above (10-2-07)

• Many of those around me have grown, learned and experienced so much with the help of continuous improvement.

• Student

What’s your definition of What’s your definition of “student-led conferences?“student-led conferences?

-What do they look like?-What happens during a student-led conference?

Articles- Day 4: Student-LedArticles- Day 4: Student-Led

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What Are Student-Led Conferences?What Are Student-Led Conferences?

• Conference with parents led by the student

• Teacher as facilitator • Students lead parents

through a discussion of their work (usually the student data folder)

• Typically, several conferences occur at the same time (seated apart for privacy) while the teacher monitors the room

• Worksheets A & B provide an overview

PurposePurpose• Reflects the belief that students should be

actively involved in their learning – Assume responsibility for the learning process

• Students become more motivated, reflective and evaluative in their learning

• Focus on the 3 R’s

– Relevance- Why are we doing this?

– Responsibility- Ownership for learning

– Reporting- To parents and others

BenefitsBenefitsStudent led conferences…

– Motivate students to take more ownership for their work

– Allow students to see their progress over time

– Encourage students to evaluate their work

BenefitsBenefitsStudent led conferences…

– Encourage students, parents and teachers to openly communicate as equal partners about student achievement

– Enhance students’ oral communication skills

– Build students’ self-confidence

– Build relationships

Parent Attendance @ ConferencesParent Attendance @ Conferences

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Implementation of Student-Led Conferences

Format Options Format Options • See worksheet D for descriptions• Individual or student involved• Simultaneous with multiple families• Presentation or showcase conference• Portfolio night• At-home student-led

conference • Electronic student-led

conference

Preparing for the ConferencePreparing for the Conference• Prepare student work (student data

folder)– Personal mission

statement and goals

• Consider strengths

• Consider areas in need of improvement

• See worksheet FOriginal Source: Implementing Student-Led Conferences, 2001 (Experts In Assessment Series) by Jane M. Bailey (Author), Thomas R. Guskey (Author). (Permission to use obtained and on file.)

Original Source: Implementing Student-Led Conferences, 2001 (Experts In Assessment Series) by Jane M. Bailey (Author), Thomas R. Guskey (Author). (Permission to use obtained and on file.)

Before the ConferenceBefore the Conference1. Begin the year with a student goal setting

conference2. Prepare samples of students work to

show evidence of growth and goal progress (student data folder)

3. Notify parents well in advance of the conferences (Wksht. G1) (including format)

4. Provide opportunities for students to practice and rehearse

During the ConferenceDuring the ConferenceTime Allotment

1. Introduction (1 minute)2. Orientation (1-2 minutes)3. Students Achievement Data (4-6 minutes)4. Students Goals (2-4 minutes)5. Action Plan (4-5 minutes)6. Students Work (7-10 minutes)7. Debriefing (1-2 minutes)

Total Time: 20 – 30 Minutes

During the ConferenceDuring the ConferenceIntroduction/Orientation

• Introduction - Student introduces parent to teacher

• Orientation - Teacher explains conference procedures

During the ConferenceDuring the Conference

Achievement Data

• Examining the Data - Teacher shares data that helped student and teacher identify goals

During the ConferenceDuring the ConferenceStudent Goals and Action Plan

• Examining Student Goals - Student shares goals and explains why they were selected

• Sharing Action Plan - Student and teacher discuss their responsibilities

During the ConferenceDuring the ConferenceStudent Work

• Examining Student Work - Student shows work and reflections from portfolio/data folder to demonstrate his/her progress toward achieving goals

During the ConferenceDuring the ConferenceDebriefing

• Evaluating the Conference Process - The teacher, parent, and student discuss and comment on the conference process

After the ConferenceAfter the Conference

1. Student sends thank you letter to parent

2. Student completes reflection survey

3. Parent questionnaire & evaluation

After the ConferenceAfter the ConferenceStudent Reflection Survey

• What did you like about the student led conference?

• How did you feel during the conference?• What didn’t you like about

the conference?• If you could change the

conference to make it better, what would you do?


After the ConferenceAfter the ConferenceParent Questionnaire

• Which conference (traditional or student led) gave you a better appreciation of…

– What your child was learning?– What your child studied in class?– Your child’s study habits such as

finishing assignments and handing work in on time?

After the ConferenceAfter the Conference

Parent Questionnaire• Which conference format did you

prefer? Why?• What are the benefits of student led

conferences?• What are the disadvantages of

student led conferences?• What more would you like to learn

in the conference?

CHALLENGESCHALLENGES• First time jitters• Uncertainty of sharing control with

students (not used to it)• Need to adopt a student-centered

philosophy (paradigm shift)• Organizing the logistics of

conferences• Responding to families who don’t

participate

Planning For QualityPlanning For Quality-Using the Lotus Diagram-Using the Lotus Diagram

• Using the Diagram, start planning for student-led conferences (each table is assigned 1 of 8 components)– In groups, list the key elements of the

student-led conference component your group was assigned

– List steps, ideas and ways you will begin to implement each component around the outer boxes of the lotus diagram

Lotus DiagramLotus Diagram#8 Student Data

Folder#1 Goal Setting With Students

#2 Activities Before The Conference

#7 Benefits Of Student-Led Conferences

Student-Led Conferences #3 Activities

During The Conference

#6 Format & Types Of

Conferences

#5 Roles Of Participants

#4 Activities After The

Conference

Journal Writing…Journal Writing… What is your plan to implement

student-led conferences?

the continuous improvement classroom student led conferences

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