Joseph Rogers Primary School
April 4, 2016
John Hattie and Visible Learning
This was an article that I wrote in the fall 2014 and thought it served as a good reminder at this time of the year.
Below are some of the most successful practices according to John Hattie and research he has done that make a difference in a student's education. Some of these you are incorporating into your classrooms daily. What a difference you can and are making with these effective practices and strategies!
Here are a few of the most effective practices for student growth and student achievement.
- Self-reported grades (students tracking data and owning the data and setting goals) Example for Self-reported grades: Before a test, ask each student to write down what grade that he or she expects to achieve. Use this information to engage the student to try to perform even better. This could also be used for reading goals. The importance of doing this was also reiterated in an email I received earlier this week (and forwarded to you) from Angela Jackson, Director of Special Education.
- Feedback - are you giving specific feedback to your students. Are you saying good job or are you making sure they know what they did a good job on. "Good Job on writing your topic sentence. I know what your story is going to be about because your topic sentence was specific told me what the story was about.
- Teacher Student Relationships - take the time to talk to and learn about your students. What do they like, what did they do this weekend, where are they going for Thanksgiving etc. Students love to talk and will be happy to share with you anything that you ask. I know most of you do this daily. Thank you for taking the time to ask, your kids thank you for being interested, and their parents are thankful you care.
- Teacher Clarity - helping students understand the relationships between topics and make connections between what is taught and their own experiences.
- Reciprocal Teaching - let the students take a turn at teaching a small group lesson. They will plan the teaching and the benefits from having to teach will be worth it because what they can teach you know they truly understand.
YOU are the ones who make a difference everyday while your students are in your classrooms. I know you are working hard every day. Thank you for being that difference maker in your student's lives.
Glad to be in a school where relationships and students are important,
Lori
Just a note - here are two things that have the least amount of influence on learning (according to Hattie) - retention and homework. Make sure that everything you do has a purpose.
Library
Update
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Calendar of Events
fun times at jrp
April 4-6 - Individual Teacher data conferences; bring student data with you to the conference
April 7 - Support Staff Appreciation Day
April 8 - cap and gown pictures for Pre-K and 2nd grade; Report Cards go home; popcorn and drink
April 11-15 - Book Fair
April 12 - Sonya's big night at the Teacher of the Year banquet!
April 13 - I will be out at the Integrated Leadership Course
April 13 and 15 - 1st grade field trip to Hands-On
April 15 - 2nd grade Parent involvement activity
April 18 - faculty meeting
April 19 - parent conferences
April 20 - I will be out at the Integrated Leadership Course
April 21 - Family Breakfast
April 26 - 2nd grade field trip
April 27 - Secretary's Day
April 29 - progress reports
May 5 - Blooming Readers
We now have a Kiln
Thank you
for making our breakfast a success
thought
-Graham Greene
What sort of doors will open for children in your life today?
-Kid President
Joseph Rogers Primary School
Email: lori.allen@hck12.net
Website: jrp.hck12.net
Location: 2001 East Main Street, Rogersville, TN, United States
Phone: 423.272.9110