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This agenda focuses on enhancing classroom observation and feedback methods. It covers key topics such as evidence gathering, bias recognition, and instructional strategies like Accountable Talk and Talking Chips. Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions about new topics and scenarios to improve their practice. The importance of factual reporting devoid of personal bias is emphasized, along with various types of opinion and common bias errors in evaluations. This session aims to foster a collaborative environment where educators can share insights and validate their practices.
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Agenda • Topics for Review • Evidence • Opinion • Bias • Instructional Strategies • Accountable Talk • Talking Chips • New Topics • Scenarios and discussion • Group processing
Evidence • A factual reporting of events. It may include teacher and student statements, questions, actions and behaviors, or classroom artifacts. • It is free of personal opinion or biases.
Types of Opinion Jumping to a conclusion or making an inference Example:Students needed detailed written instructions.
Types of Opinion Subjective judgment Example: This was an enjoyable lesson, the kids had fun.
Types of Opinion Using descriptive words rather than facts. Example:That teacher’s classroom is disorganized.
Bias Rating Errors Bias errors: Any attitude, tendency or inconsistency which impedes objectivity and accuracy in the evaluation process, or does not relate to the effectiveness of the instruction.
Bias Rating Errors • First impression error • Halo/horns error • Compare/contrast error • Similar-to-me error • Central bias or Negative-positive error • I know you error • Emotional state error
Talking Chips Each person is given a number of colored chips or similar objects to facilitate the processing & discussion. During the discussion students are asked to put a chip in the center of their table every time they share something with the group. The chips serve as a visual reminder of the number of turns each member took.
Scenarios Get into groups of 4 • Select person in your group with the most BLING!! • As a group decide what level of scenario you want (ES/MS/HS) • Most BLING person come to front & get talking chips/accountable talk/scenario • Read your scenario carefully with your group • Brainstorm ideas for handling your scenario
Exit Ticket • Thinking about your conversations with your colleagues today, what ideas validate your current practice?
