celebrate 2011

Mid-Island RegionCelebrate 2011

Creating connectionsInquiring more deeplyLinking our thinking

There is nothing more powerful than teachers working together on what matters.

Alma Harris

What knowledge and skills do our students need?

What knowledge and skills do we as

teachers need?

What has been the impact of our changed

actions?Deepen

professional knowledge and

refine skillsEngage students in new learning

experiences

Teacher inquiry and knowledge-building cycleto promote valued student outcomes

Helen Timperley

2020 Vision

A Dream with a Deadline: An equitable future with quality outcomes for every learner by 2020.

Our Learning Intention

• Creating connections• Inquiring more deeply• Linking our thinking

And celebrate!

Wisdom of the Crowd

We feel the need to “chase the expert”....We should stop hunting and ask the crowd.

James Surowiecki

What methods of assessment (besides criteria) can we use to show students’ growth in their writing?

• Portfolios with student comments like: I am proud of this because….I want you to notice……

• Descriptive feedback from teachers…..this is what you did well…..this is something that would make your work more powerful….

• Sharing with others in Assembly read alouds…• Sending “star” examples home with everyone• Digital portfolios• Blogs• Student wikis• Reflections• Pen pals

What strategies help students become successful at problem solving?

• Peer tutoring aka buddies• Using common language• Visualizing problems• Game-based activities• Draw it, make a chart• Thinking outside the box• Games& discussions• Movement – move your body; move your mind• Music• Document with camera• Khan academy• http://

www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/12/technology-physics-teaching.html

What are recommendations for Aboriginal literature to use in conjunction with “Write Traits” to improve the quality & quantity of students’ writing?

• Using aboriginal picture to start “AB” talk the then write

• Integrating picture with books and art to improve writing

• Use aboriginal literature for sentence starters for their own stories

How can staff work together to increase student participation and self-evaluation?

• Weekly reflection sheets and/or discussions• Engagement rubric with common language reinforced daily• Arts based activities – self-expression, model ways of using

critique to improve• Buddies• Weekly reflection sheets and/or discussions• Engagement rubric with common language reinforced daily• Arts based activities – self-expression, model ways of using

critique to improve• Buddies

What fun creative ways has your school discovered to involve 100% of the staff in professional learning?

• Asking questions; what is important meaningful for staff – learner focused dialogue

• Finding time at regular staff meetings

How can we provide more support for the emotional needs of our students? What about when they are not on site?

• Art, dance, creative expression as a way of life• Community building: class, school, playground• Writing “shred” get it off your chest…..say whatever

you want then shred it• Buddy classes with a focus on relationship building &

Peer coaching

THREE WAYS forward for learners, leaders and learning

StrongPractice

New Practice

WisePractice

Linda Kaser & Judy Halbert

Reminders

• Add one idea to our questions charts.• Case Studies due July 2nd for NPBS and AESN.• Case Studies due June 15 for HSN.• Forms available for today’s notes at

http://midisland.pbworks.com.