The Elementary IDSS News
Issue #4 - January 3rd, 2020
What's the name of that triangle?
As December was coming to a close in a Lakeville 2nd grade classroom, students were reviewing the names of triangles. The teacher asked, "what is the name of a triangle that has all equal sides?" A hand shot up in the air with immense enthusiasm, the teacher called on the student, and the student responded, "KOALA!"
EKoalateral Triangles for the win.
Learner Engagement Reflection- TDE
E-folio Task #3/ PRT E-Folio
This section of the e-folio focuses on gathering feedback from your learners (students or adults). As in the previous year, this does NOT have to come in the form of a survey. It could be: an exit slip, learner self-reflection, conversations, open-ended questions, thinking map, this or that questions, sentence starters, etc.
My favorite question I WISH MY TEACHER KNEW . . .
A Quick 4 Step Process:
Step 2: Reflect on the feedback
Step 3: Implement the changes from the feedback
Step 4: Reflect on the improvement in engagement after the changes
Don't forget to look at the rubric- you also need to reflect on peer (IDSS coach) or administrative feedback on student engagement.
BEST PRACTICE - Engagement is a KEY ingredient to achievement
There are three major categories of engagement: behavioral, cognitive, and social-emotional. Each category is equally important and as coaches, we are available to help find methods for measurement of these three categories while we are in your classrooms.
The chart above lists the three types of engagement along with different methods for measurement followed by teaching strategies that can be used and considered for each specific engagement category.
To increase behavioral engagement we need to first, make sure that we are excessively clear with our expectations for behavior and then second, communicate when we see students acting appropriately. Finally, address inappropriate behavior in a private manner before it spreads in the classroom.
To increase cognitive engagement usually involves giving students a clear description of the learning outcomes each day, using formative assessment, and consistently and clearly using feedback with students to accelerate their learning.
To increase emotional engagement you must be willing to observe and ask about students' emotional states on a regular basis. Simple surveys such as "How sure are you that you will learn in class this week?" or "What can I do to help you learn?" will provide us with feedback from our students to determine their emotional states.
Students learn best when they are behaviorally, cognitively, and emotionally engaged. Educators who seek to improve student engagement will make an unmistakable positive impact in students' lives.Tech Tip
Happy New Year!
Bethany CVE - IA @ OLE
Bob CHE - JFK
Janet EVE - OHE
Michelle LVE - LME