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TAP National Conference. Washington D.C. What did we learn?. “The quality of an education system cannot surpass the quality of its’ educators.” “Educational funding is not a bipartisan issue it is a national security issue.” “You can’t face the problem until you face the truth!”
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TAP National Conference Washington D.C.
“The quality of an education system cannot surpass the quality of its’ educators.” • “Educational funding is not a bipartisan issue it is a national security issue.” • “You can’t face the problem until you face the truth!” • “ Make excuses or make it happen.” Quotes from National TA P conference
“We are evaluating the lesson not the person.” • “Focus on results.” • “Data is our authority.” More quotes from 13th National Conference
Thinking and Problem Solving • Tracking Students Growth and Strategies • Year 2 Implementation • Classroom Support • Coaching the Highly Effective Teacher • Effective Pre and Post Conferences • Communicating TAP Internally and Externally Some of the titles of the sessions we attended
I can identify teacher behaviors that are necessary for thinking and problem solving. Our Learning Target
MODELING • Emulating others is a basic way of learning. • Model what you expect. Do not be a “do as I say, not as I do” educator • STRUCTURING • Clear expectations • Thinking happens throughout the school day, across content areas, and over extended periods of time. • Opportunities for interaction • Address all learning styles • QUESTIONING • Higher-level questioning • Learners must be presented with problems and questions, the answers to which are not apparent. • RESPONDING • Wait time • Accepting without judgment • Clarify when you don’t understand • Academic Feedback • Empathizing
? With which behaviors do you connect? Which behaviors have you wondering ? 3-5 minutes
I do with video clip of teacher and student behaviors Write on SQRM chart
MODELING • Emulating others is a basic way of learning. • Model what you expect. Do not be a “do as I say, not as I do” educator • STRUCTURING • Clear expectations • Thinking happens throughout the school day, across content areas, and over extended periods of time. • Opportunities for interaction • Address all learning styles • QUESTIONING • Higher-level questioning • Learners must be presented with problems and questions, the answers to which are not apparent. • RESPONDING • Wait time • Accepting without judgment • Clarify when you don’t understand • Academic Feedback • Empathizing
Pass the squishy and talk about what you noticed in student behaviors. Chart those on your SQRM poster. Round - Robin - Write
How did teacher behaviors promote or hinder student behaviors?
I can identify teacher behaviors that are necessary for thinking and problem solving. Our Learning Target