Cohort Facilitation Guide Managing Classroom Procedures 8 hr stand alone This facilitation guide is designed for those leading cohort groups who are taking or have taken Danielson PD modules through Pennsylvania’s PD Center. Please be encouraged to steer your cohort group toward discussion that is most appropriate for your particular environment and needs. In the table below, you will find guiding or essential questions related to the module content and applications in the left-hand column, and potential discussion points in the right-hand column. The last column of the table shares Pennsylvania-specific resources that might be of use or interest to the cohort group. At the end of this guide, you will find the alignment(s) between Danielson’s Framework for Teaching and this module as well as correlations to the Framework for Leadership, should any groups wish to explore those connections further. Guiding Questions Possible/Guiding Responses How can seamless Secondary students arrive at the next class with a calmer mindset. transitions between Time is preserved for learning activities. activities enhance student Elementary students recognize closure of one activity before learning? beginning the next. Collection of assignments is achieved with efficiency. Less opportunity for distractions/behavior issues. More opportunity for a classroom climate with respect and rapport. How can the effective Students are able to locate and replace resources independently. performance and Students respond appropriately in emergency situations. management of Parents are aware of program of study. instructional duties improve Parents are aware of classroom rules and culture. the flow of instruction? Teacher has accurate records to use. Teacher is aware of individual student needs. Students feel secure and confident within clear parameters. More opportunity for effective and efficient classroom instruction. How can the use of Channel more time for deeper interactions between student-regulated teachers and students. classroom strategies Promote independent learning. improve the learning Promote student leadership and communication skills. environment and impact Promote peer support in learning. student learning? *What do you do to Creating clear classroom routines and procedures. maximize student time on
Cohort Facilitation Guide Managing Classroom Procedures 8 hr stand alone This facilitation guide is designed for those leading cohort groups who are taking or have taken Danielson PD modules through Pennsylvania’s PD Center. Please be encouraged to steer your cohort group toward discussion that is most appropriate for your particular environment and needs. In the table below, you will find guiding or essential questions related to the module content and applications in the left-hand column, and potential discussion points in the right-hand column. The last column of the table shares Pennsylvania-specific resources that might be of use or interest to the cohort group. At the end of this guide, you will find the alignment(s) between Danielson’s Framework for Teaching and this module as well as correlations to the Framework for Leadership, should any groups wish to explore those connections further. Guiding Questions Possible/Guiding Responses How can seamless transitions between activities enhance student learning? Secondary students arrive at the next class with a calmer mindset. Time is preserved for learning activities. Elementary students recognize closure of one activity before beginning the next. Collection of assignments is achieved with efficiency. Less opportunity for distractions/behavior issues. More opportunity for a classroom climate with respect and rapport. How can the effective performance and management of duties improve the flow of instruction? Students are able to locate and replace resources independently. Students respond appropriately in emergency situations. Parents are aware of program of study. Parents are aware of classroom rules and culture. Teacher has accurate records to use. Teacher is aware of individual student needs. Students feel secure and confident within clear parameters. More opportunity for effective and efficient classroom instruction. How can the use of student-regulated classroom strategies improve the learning environment and impact student learning? Channel more time for deeper instructional interactions between teachers and students. Promote independent learning. Promote student leadership and communication skills. Promote peer support in learning. *What do you do to maximize student time on Creating clear classroom routines and procedures.
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