EMIS Instructional Buzz
February Edition
In this Edition:
Our MPowerment strategy of the month, winner of our Instructional strategy contest, and information about our "Pineapple PD"! Let me know if you have questions!
Upcoming Dates
February 7: Report Cards & Data Meeting (at MIS)
February 8: All Pro Dad's
February 14: Valentine's day
February 19: All Day PD
February 22: Class Pictures
February 26: Interim Reports
February 27: Chick Fil A Night
MPowerment Strategy of the Month: M-6: Maximize Instructional Time & Resources
Teachers design engaging lessons with a variety of instructional strategies, a focus on academic achievement, and an effective use of instructional time, resources and personnel.
- Work with your PLC to break up instructional tasks and maximize each others' strengths
- Co-teach with the IC and Media Support to make sure that all students are engaged and on task
- Give clear, specific directions in both written and oral form so students know what to do next
- Post time guidelines and timers or use student timekeepers to keep lessons on pace
- Use student job roles to increase efficiency in group work
- Establish classroom procedures and routines for class so students know what to do as soon as they come in
- Enforce classroom rules, routines and procedures to minimize disruptions
- Use Brain Breaks, music, and movement for transitions to help students reset before a new task
- Plan activities for early finishers to avoid "I'm done, now what can I get into" syndrome
Classroom Transitions
Move students in and out of class and between activities smoothly to save valuable instruction time.
12 Days of Strategies Contest
The winner of our Rocket Notebook is Becky Snyder!
Check out all the participants' posts here.
Pineapple PD at EMIS
During your 1st Quarter "Swivl" Reflection, you identified an area of weakness (as well as a strength). Look on the chart below that shows teachers and their strengths. Select a teacher you want to observe (someone who is strong in your identified weakness) and make a plan to observe them one day between February 12 and February 23 for about 20 minutes. You can go during planning or arrange coverage for your 20 minute block if needed.
Check out the video below about an interdisciplinary unit some 6th grade classes did last week!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGrchZ0q7Z8&feature=youtu.be
Find Your Marigold
The One Essential Rule for New Teachers
Padlet POST: Who is your Marigold and Why?
Post a shout out to your "Marigold" by leaving them a note on the Padlet!