Weekly Coaching Communication
Make it a great day -- every day!
28 January - 01 February 2019
Hats off to you!
Here's the past week's amazement* (and highlights from Wednesday's morning meeting):
- Congrats, Mr. Libolt, on going viral and bringing positive press coverage to #CPUnation for our weather announcement on Friday -- that looked a little chilly!
- Teachers -- your patience with the weather and being flexible is amazing; enjoy the break and be safe!
#nobetterplacetowork
*As always . . . my intent here is not to leave out anyone, so if you know of some great things happening in this building, please send me a text or email so I can include them -- share the greatness that people are choosing to do for our learners and for each other.
Cooperative vs Collaborative Learning -- There is a difference
Collaborative Learning (.34)
Students progress personally, while collectively working towards a common goal. Students are accountable to one another and, with appropriate direction, will self-manage this. Students learn to better understand and anticipate difference, recognize it in themselves and others, and use it to their advantage.
A typical collaborative learning process:
- Students organise their efforts between themselves (group-structured)
- Students source material to help them complete the activity
- The activity is not monitored by the teacher (although they can help when assistance is requested by the group)
- Students assess their own individual and group performance
- Success depends on individual strengths
Cooperative Learning (.40)
Like the cast and crew of a theatre production, co-operation involves interdependence. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined but are open for negotiation. This method of collaboration brings with it a strong sense of accountability.
In contrast to collaborative learning, a cooperative learning structure takes the following form:
- Activities are structured with each student assigned a specific role (teacher-structured)
- Teachers supply information for students to read and analyse (or let pupils know where this info can be found)
- Teachers observe, listen and intervene where necessary
- Students submit work at the end of lesson for evaluation/assessment
- The success of the group depends upon the efforts of everyone involved
Cooperative learning speaks more to the goals of visible learning -- allowing students to build their own efficacy in their learning. Collaborative learning is still a highly effective strategy that will allow students to not only become more efficacious, but also to become better communicators and peer collaborators.
John Almarode - Coming Monday, January 28th -- maybe. . .
Stay tuned to your cell phone and email . . . with the pending forecast for snow, the plan is up in the air (no pun intended, but it works out well, doesn't it?)
John Almarode will be at CPU on Monday, January 28th:
- We will all meet in the HS gym starting at 8:00 am.
- You will not need your computer; bring something with which to write/take notes.
- We will be in chairs that are around tables.
- Please wear your Visible Learning Superpower t-shirt!
HABITS of MIND CHALLENGE . . .
So far, no one has offered to share whether they are stepping up to the challenge for habits of mind; however, here is my progress (or lack there of this week) on my two goals:
MY GOAL: To share wonderment and awe with at least one teacher for each day that I am able to be in the building. The observable data will be consistently based on teacher practice and highly effective strategies.
Measurement: Tally record by date for teachers with whom I have noted the observable data. Carbon copy or photocopy notes for record.
For the Week of . . .
1/16 GOAL NOT MET (2 notes written/5 days; shout outs in weekly, but not based on effect size)
1/21 GOAL NOT MET -- We didn't have enough school!
MY GOAL: To better prepare questions and think of potential roadblocks ahead of conversations and to actually ask the questions that generate from the discussion.
Measurement: Prepare (in writing) questions and potential roadblocks ahead of conversations. When a question arises in conversation, write the stem and ASK IT. Reflect on the usefulness of preparation questions and problems after each conversation with a + or - for usefulness. During conversation questions will be recorded and tallied.
For the Week of . . .
1/16 GOAL NOT MET (planned and asked questions asked but not recorded; need to define "usefulness)
1/21 GOAL NOT MET -- We didn't have enough school!
Coaching Schedule -- see Google Calendar for specific "Busy" times **schedule subject to change**
Monday, 28 January - -All-day PL
- John Almarode (hopefully)
Tuesday, 29 January -- PRIDE articles due
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM Blended Check-in
- 9:00 - 9:45 AM HS Cabinet Mtg (Pope, Libolt, Kriegel, & Talbott)
- 10:00 - 11:30 AM Technology Mtg for Surpass (Sunseri, Wyman, Grant & Pope)
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Research & Resources
Wednesday, 30 January -- 7:30 AM Morning MTG
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM IC/Program Lead @ Primary (Pope & Wooldridge)
- 10:00 - 10:30 AM Blended Check-in
- 10:30 - 11:00 AM Blended Check-in
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM IC/Principal Mtg (Pope, Rozek? & Libolt)
- 1:00 - 2:00 PM Collaboration Mtg w/ Rozek & O'Dell
- 2:30 - 5:00 PM SDI Training
Thursday, 31 January
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM Blended Check-in
- 9:00 - 9:30 AM Blended Check-in
- 10:00 - 10:30 AM Blended Check-in
- 2:30 - 3:00 PM Blended Check-in
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Research & Resources
Friday, 01 February -- Battle of the Classes/Pep Rally (Take 3)
- ESSA -- SAMI mtg for Secondary
ARCHIVE LINKS
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Pope's IC Weekly Communication Archive & Index 2016-17
Click on the link to access 2016-17 prior weekly communications.
Pope's IC Weekly Communication Archive & Index 2017-18
Click on the link to access 2016-17 prior weekly communications.
Contact Information
Center Point - Urbana CSD
Email: epopenhagen@cpuschools.org
Phone: 319-849-1102+91015
Twitter: @Epopenhagen