4. Share how you make lessons engaging, how do you monitor Talking with Teachers/Colleagues – student engagement, what support is needed to improve student engagement. Final Thoughts and Action Planning Recognizing rigor in classrooms is all about recognizing good instruction. It is important to look for instructional practices that expect students to learn at very high levels and that also gives students the support to achieve at high levels. It is also essential that teachers expect all students to demonstrate their learning at high levels. (Blackburn,B. 2008). References: Bambrick-Santoyo, P. with Peiser B. (2012). Leverage Leadership. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Blackburn, B. (2008). Rigor is NOT a Four-Letter Word. Larchmont, NY: Eye on EDUCATION Dwek, Carol S., Ph.D. (2008). Mindset, The New Psychology of Success. Randon House Inc., New York. Glossary of Education Reform. (12/5/14). http://edglossary.org. School-Based Goal: What can be done to improve instructional effectiveness? Through a growth mindset educational approach, Gemini teachers will demonstrate instructional rigor through Florida Standards based unit design. Strategies: Small number of action oriented staff performance objectives. Barrier Action Steps Person Timetable Budget In-Process Responsible Measure 1. Time 1.Utilize Early All Teachers Teachers $0 Collaborative Release Collaborate Agendas Administration Wednesdays and Plan Master Calendar and Thursdays Weekly PowerPoint Literacy Coach for Teacher Presentations Monthly Collaboration, Sign-In Sheets Professional Teacher Data Lesson/Unit Development Teams, Unit Plans Planning, and Professional Development 2. Lack of Rigor in 1. Provide Teacher Leaders Quarterly $0 Agendas Instruction Professional Literacy Coach Power Points Development on Sign-In Sheets Rigor
4. Talking with Teachers/Colleagues – Share how you make lessons engaging, how do you monitor student engagement, what support is needed to improve student engagement. Final Thoughts and Action Planning Recognizing rigor in classrooms is all about recognizing good instruction. It is important to look for instructional practices that expect students to learn at very high levels and that also gives students the support to achieve at high levels. It is also essential that teachers expect all students to demonstrate their learning at high levels. (Blackburn,B. 2008). References: Bambrick-Santoyo, P. with Peiser B. (2012). Leverage Leadership. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Blackburn, B. (2008). Rigor is NOT a Four-Letter Word. Larchmont, NY: Eye on EDUCATION Dwek, Carol S., Ph.D. (2008). Mindset, The New Psychology of Success. Randon House Inc., New York. Glossary of Education Reform. (12/5/14). http://edglossary.org. School-Based Goal: What can be done to improve instructional effectiveness? Through a growth mindset educational approach, Gemini teachers will demonstrate instructional rigor through Florida Standards based unit design. Strategies: Small number of action oriented staff performance objectives. Barrier Action Steps Person Responsible Timetable Budget In-Process Measure 1. Time 1.Utilize Early Release Wednesdays and Thursdays for Teacher Collaboration, Teacher Data Teams, Unit Planning, and Professional Development All Teachers Administration Literacy Coach Teachers Collaborate and Plan Weekly Monthly Professional Development $0 Collaborative Agendas Master Calendar PowerPoint Presentations Sign-In Sheets Lesson/Unit Plans 2. Lack of Rigor in Instruction 1. Provide Professional Development on Rigor Teacher Leaders Literacy Coach Quarterly $0 Agendas Power Points Sign-In Sheets
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