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•An opportunity for teachers from different schools to visit one another’s classrooms, share ideas, and talk about teaching and learning.
•After the visits, the teachers engage in reflective conversations regarding their classroom observations.
•The process is NON EVALUATIVE.
•It all began with “Instructional Talk Throughs” in Edmonton, Canada.
•From there, three principals from Hanover realized that a similar program would benefit instruction in their schools.
•The program was successfully launched during the 2007-2008 school year and is currently in its second year.
What Has Been the Professional What Has Been the Professional Impact Upon Teachers?Impact Upon Teachers?
In a June 2008 survey, the following percentage of Eyes onInstruction participants agreed with the following statementseither “almost always” or “to a considerable degree”:
To what degree did the classroom observation process positively impact classroom instruction? 88%
To what degree did the reflective discussions enhance your network of professional colleagues? 88%
To what degree have you implemented new instructional strategies as a result of this program? 82%
To what degree have you been able to positively impact the learning of diverse learners as a result of this program? 69%
What Has Been the What Has Been the Professional Professional
Impact Upon Teachers?Impact Upon Teachers?“This has been the best professional development I have ever been involved in. It is do-able. You go to other schools and see your peers in action. You see that it can be done. You return to your schools with a visual in your mind and you remember.”
1. Common agreement as to why we were here.
2. Developed with facilitators only.
- time saver
- had a vision already in mind
3. Shared with the participants through game.
4. Also attempt, as leaders, to model good teaching strategies at the meetings.
(2-3 Main Goals)
•Plus /Delta Chart: Document Individual & Building Level Strengths & Areas in Need of Growth
•Affinity Chart: Use +/Δ Chart to Guide Group Discussion Sticky Notes to List Big IdeasWhole Group Sorts Sticky Notes Into Like IdeasLabel Categories to Develop Themes
•One teacher from each grade level plus special education teacher.
•One of these teachers is designated as the “facilitator” for the school.
•Principals function in a supportive, non evaluative role.
Principals and facilitators meet in August to plan for the year.
A half day “kick-off” meeting is held with all participants and principals in October to get to know one another and determine the focus for the year.
There is a one day visit at each participating school during the school year.
A “celebration” is held in the spring.
Flexibility is the key! Make the program your own! Utilize volunteers. Recruit a qualified facilitator. Have faith in your teachers to develop an appropriate
focus for the program. Model enthusiasm! Publicize your program in order to build it for future
years.
Cyndee Blount
Principal
South Anna Elementary
804-749-4222
Sarah Calveric
Principal
Cold Harbor Elementary
804-723-3620
Dana Gresham
Principal
Rural Point Elementary
804-723-3580
