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Teachers Matter. NOVEMBER 18, 2011. Our Goals Today:. 1. To update where we are in the QLE process. 2 . To continue the QLE discussion with a focus around the 4 key elements. QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. Part 1: Background Information Part 2: The Core/ Heart of the model - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Teachers MatterNOVEMBER 18, 2011
Our Goals Today:1. To update where we are in the QLE process.
2. To continue the QLE discussion with a focus around the 4 key elements.
QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
O Part 1: Background Information
O Part 2: The Core/ Heart of the model
O Part 3: The 4 Key
Components
O Part 4: The Cultural Conditions
What has been done since we last met?
FEEDBACK FROM:
O AISI – October 4 (background, core & cultural conditions)
O Special Ed Liaisons – October 18 (background & cultural conditions)
O ADCOS October 19, 31 (background & 4 Key Components); November 16 (exemplars)
WHAT’S CHANGED?O BACKGROUND SECTION:
O UnclearO Why are we doing this?O How do we know that we will be “all
in” in the eventual implementation of this model?
O RESPONSE:O Clarification of background section
WHAT’S CHANGED?O THE CORE:
O Where does this section reflect a genuine interest and caring for students?
O Where is the connection to parents?
O RESPONSE:O Refinement of Core Section
WHAT’S CHANGED?O THE CULTURAL CONDITIONS: (from AISI
feedback)O Why does literacy have only a one-liner as a
description? It needs to be explained furtherO Need to put “Culture of” in front of each elementO Does technology belong?O Does inclusion belong?– this is what we do!
O RESPONSE:O Addressed first 2 concernsO Did not address technology or inclusion as AISI is
the only group who has provided feedback at this time
GREAT DEBATE:O 2 Statements are still under debate:
O “Highly effective teachers are the key to student learning and success.” (vs teaching)
O The teacher makes intentional decisions in planning for instruction in order to make it impossible for students to disengage. (impossible??)
OUR GOAL:
• Engage with the 4 Key Elements
Our Process Today:9:30 – 12:00OFocus group formatORotating between 4 facilitators
ODebrief with original group
FIND YOUR GROUPChocolate Bar Room
AERO Board Room
COFFEE CRISP
Caribbean A
KITKAT Caribbean B
SMARTIES Bermuda
NEXT STEPS:O Feedback ContinuesO Resources on the wiki:
O See facilitation sectionO video link, background section -
ADCOSO Conversations with staffO Help is available – Learning Services
Coordinators, COLT members
