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Problem SolvingELL InstituteJune 27, 2013
Agenda
Systems “Thinking”
Problem solving organizations
Critical questions of problem solving
Relevant Connections?
Reflection of current problem solving practice
Next steps
Quality problem solving is the engine that
drives systemic improvement.
Organizations exist to solve problems
Problem solving occurs at all levels of school structure; building, grade, classroom, and student in addition to all levels of support; universal, targeted, and intensive.
Enduring Understandings
Problems will always exist. The important
thing is the way in which we react and process these problems – A. Muhammad
Enduring Understandings
Why is “thinking like a system” important for improving all student outcomes?
How do the 4 critical questions of problem solving impact student success?
How can improved systemic problem solving help us better support the diverse needs of English Language Learners?
Essential Questions
Systems Thinking
Read handout from The Handbook for SMART School Teams (10 minutes)
As you read the handout mark important ideas, thoughts, and information within the text using the following codes: * I already knew this. + This is new information. ! Wow this is interesting
information. ? I need greater clarity for
understanding.
Reading Discussion
Gather in small groups of 3-4 and discuss…
1. Your reactions and understandings
2. What systems issues are currently impacting education for ELLs?
3. In your school, is ESOL operating as an isolated system or as part of a larger intervention system?
Share important points
a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution
Problem
…the continuous, collaborative process of
planning for student success through the use of ongoing progress monitoring and analysis of student data
~OR~
“what to do when you don’t know what to do”
Problem Solving
All large organizations face challenges,
problems, obstacles, in their desire to continually improve
Problem solving is a fundamental approach to lead to more effective and satisfying solutions
If there is not another problem to solve, you have a problem.
Problem SolvingEveryone
Attitudes about problems
Miss Sigh
Mr. Critic
Mrs. Dreamer
Mr. Go-Getter
Problem Solver
Miss Sigh
“I’ll never be able to do that. I’m just not that talented.”
“I’m not going to try. What if I fail? Everyone will make fun of me!”
“Nobody understands me. Nobody cares about me. Everybody is out to get me.”
Mr. Critic
“Well, that definitely won’t work. What a stupid idea!”
“I told you that would get screwed up. It’s all your fault.”
“Come on, I told you what you needed to do. Why can’t you get it done?”
Mrs. Dreamer
“I want to write a novel!”
“Wouldn’t it be great if I started my own business?”
“I am an idea person. Don’t bother me with the nitty gritty details!”
Mr. Go-Getter
“I’ve got to try harder! I can’t stop now!
“I know this will work if I just put in a little more effort.”
“Why stop to think? That’s just a waste of time. Everything is about execution!”
Problem Solver
“This is a problem, but rather than worrying about it, I’m going to figure out what I can do about it.”
“So what really caused this?” “To fix this, we’re going to
need to do X, Y, and Z. Let’s try them out.”
“So how did this work out? What went wrong? Is there a way we could do this better next time?”
What is
the problem?
Why is it happening
?
What will we do
about it?
Is it working?
Problem Solving
Problem Solving
Read handout from The Handbook for SMART School Teams (10 minutes)
As you read the handout mark important ideas, thoughts, and information within the text using the following codes: * I already knew this. + This is new information. ! Wow this is interesting
information. ? I need more clarity for
understanding.
Reading Discussion
Gather in small groups of 3-4 and discuss…
1. Your reactions and understandings
2. How and where are ELL issues being problem solved?
3. Do these efforts represent systems thinking? (What is the level of fix?)
Share important points
UNIVERSAL SCREENING
What is the problem?
IDENTIFY
RESPONDMONITOR
FRAMEWORK FOR PROGRESS MONITORING AND INTERVENTION
EVALUATIONIs it working?
INTERVENTIONWhat will we do about it?
DIAGNOSTICWhy is it happening?
IDENTIFY
RESPONDMONITOR
UNIVERSAL SCREENINGWhat is the problem?
FRAMEWORK FOR PROGRESS MONITORING AND INTERVENTION
DIAGNOSTICWhy is it happening?
INTERVENTIONWhat will we do about it?
EVALUATIONIs it working?
PROBLEM SOLVING
Reflect on your school’s current problem
solving practices
Consider all teams you are familiar, CLT, problem solving/CARE teams, Leadership teams, etc.
How are problem solving efforts between these teams connected? Are they relevant to improving outcomes for ELLs?
Share your initial reflection with small group
Current Problem Solving Practices
Next Steps…
Making the most of implementation time… Based on learning, discussion, and reflection what
is next for you? Your school? I need or want more information about _________ A systems issue that needs to be addressed is
________ The collaborative group I have to problem solve with
is ___________ I need ________to help me with next steps The resources available to me are _________
Remember to consider the use of the framework at the building level, group level and individual level.
John Barrow
[email protected] Phone (314) 415-5005
Let me know how I can help! Always looking for partners to learn with.
Thank You!!!