Learning Focused Conversations
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Learning Focused Conversations Astrid Fossum Lee Ann Pruske Laura Maly Cynthia Cuellar Rodriguez
Learning Intention • We are learning to engage in learning focused conversations to promote equity in all math classrooms. 2
Success Criteria • We will be successful when we can articulate our responsibilities for leading change in mathematics education.
Heard it through the grapevine… • Read the quotes individually. • Discuss the comments with a partner around the following questions: • What pieces of the quotes personally connect to you as an instructional leader? • What are the responsibilities of the MTL to promote change?
Framework for Leadership M. Fullan, 2004
Leadership Styles and ChangeLeading in a Culture of Change, Michael Fullan pp. 43 & 44 • Coercive: “Do what I tell you.” • Authoritative: “Come with me.” • Affiliative: “People come first.” • Democratic: “What do you think?” • Pacesetting: “Do as I do, now.” • Coaching: “Try this.”
Find your flavor • Find the two people that have the same flavor as you and move into a group of three.
Learning Focused Conversation Working in Triads, have a reflecting conversation based on the Professional Practice you completed in January/February. A Template for Reflecting can be found in Mentoring Matters, p. 43 Roles: Speaker shares a concern Coach questions and paraphrases Scribe records questions and paraphrases Rotate roles when directed 3 minutes for speaker and coach to engage in a conversation while scribe records the questions and paraphrases. 3 minutes for the scribe to share questions and paraphrases and triad to discuss: The types of questions and paraphrases used by the coach. Which question/paraphrase(s) helped the speaker trigger more thoughtful responses?
Learning Intention & Success Criteria • We are learning to engage in learning focused conversations to promote equity in all math classrooms. • We will be successful when we can articulate our responsibilities for leading change in mathematics education. 11
Reflection Question • As you reflect on the math initiatives in your building, describe how you can use coaching skills to be successful in leading change.