Introduction to the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework

Teaching and Learning Framework Modules Overview Module 1: The LAUSD Teaching & Learning Framework

Objectives • To introduce the Teacher Self. Assessment • To introduce the Individual Growth

3 – 2 – 1 Review Activity Directions: 3 things you remember about the

Tools for Professional Practice Self. Assessment Individual Growth Plan LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework

Self-Reflection of Professional Practice Self Assessment Observation Individual Growth Plan Professional practice Copyright ©

The Self-Assessment Handout # 1 The purpose of the Self. Assessment is to guide

Reflection on Practice and Handout # 1 Self-Assessment Step 1: Become familiar with the

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Self-Assessment Practice Step 2: Try it out! • Read the rubric descriptors for Elements

Think-Pair-Share REFLECTION Think about the questions. With a partner discuss: • How does using

Individual Growth Plan The purpose of the Individual Growth Plan is to engage in

Reflection on Practice and Individual Growth Plan Step 1: Become familiar with the Individual

Sample Reflection on Practice and Individual Growth Plan SAMPLE: By May 2013, I will

SMART Goal Practice Step 2: Try it out! • Read the rubric descriptors for

Individual Growth Plan: Read Sample Action Plan Handout # 2 Individual Growth Plan: Action

Think-Pair-Share REFLECTION Think about the question. With a partner, discuss: How does the Individual

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Introduction to the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework Module 3: Self-Assessment and Individual Growth Plan Copyright © Los. Public Angeles Unified School District 2011 Copyright © Tulsa Schools 2011

Teaching and Learning Framework Modules Overview Module 1: The LAUSD Teaching & Learning Framework Module 2: The LAUSD Teaching & Learning Framework Rubric Module 3: The Self-Assessment and Individual Growth Plan Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011

3 – 2 – 1 Review Activity Directions: 3 things you remember about the Teaching and Learning Framework 1 example of how you have used the rubric or might use rubric in your practice Teaching and Learning Framework Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 2 things you remember about Standard 3 – Delivery of Instruction • Create a divided Circle Map. • Write responses on the Circle Map. • Share your responses with a partner/small group.

Tools for Professional Practice Self. Assessment Individual Growth Plan LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 Guide the reflection, refinement, and improvement of Professional Practice

Reflection on Practice and Handout # 1 Self-Assessment Step 1: Become familiar with the Self-Assessment Standard STANDARD 3: DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION Please rate how effective your teaching practice is in each of the following focus elements: INEFFECTIVE: I do not or I struggle to incorporate this into my practice DEVELOPING: I incorporate this into my practice, but inconsistently EFFECTIVE: I consistently incorporate this into my practice. Component 3 B. USING QUESTIONING AND DISCUSSION TECHNIQUES 3 b 1. Quality and Purpose of Questions Elements 3 b 2. Discussion Techniques and Student Participation Reflections/Evidence: Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 8 HIGHLY EFFECTIVE: I have a command of this practice and can be a model for others

e l p m a S Reflection on Practice and Self-Assessment Component 3 b: USING QUESTIONING AND DISCUSSION TECHNIQUES 3 b 1. Quality and Purpose of Questions 3 b 2. Discussion Techniques and Student Participation Reflections/Evidence: Ineffective Developing Effective High Effect. I try to develop questions in advance, considering Bloom’s taxonomy, to challenge students to think. I craft questions that help me see what my students have learned and if they understand the content. I also use SDAIE strategies to target the needs of English learners in my class. I try to involve all my students in class discussions, but some still do not participate in whole-class and group conversations. When I assign group work, the conversations I hear are not often at a 9 Los Angeles District 2011 high. Copyright level© and do. Unified not. School challenge all students.

Self-Assessment Practice Step 2: Try it out! • Read the rubric descriptors for Elements 3 b 1 and 3 b 2 on pg. 21 • Think about evidence from your own teaching for Elements 3 b 1 and 3 b 2. • Using Handout #1 – Self. Assessment, write your reflections/evidence from your own practice. Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 Handout # 1

e l p m a S Reflection on Practice and Self-Assessment Component 3 b: USING QUESTIONING AND DISCUSSION TECHNIQUES Ineffective Developing Effective High Effect. 3 b 1. Quality and Purpose of Questions 3 b 2. Discussion Techniques and Student Participation Reflections/Evidence: I try to develop questions in advance, considering Bloom’s taxonomy, to challenge students to think. I craft questions that help me see what my students have learned and if they understand the content. I use SDAIE strategies in my lessons. I try to involve all my students in class discussions, but some still do not participate in whole-class and group conversations. When I assign group work, the conversations I hear are not often at a high level and do not challenge all students. Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 11

Think-Pair-Share REFLECTION Think about the questions. With a partner discuss: • How does using the Self. Assessment tool support the reflection process? • How may this differ from your current reflection practice? Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011

Individual Growth Plan The purpose of the Individual Growth Plan is to engage in ongoing reflection and learning for the refinement, improvement, and extension of professional practice. Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 Handout # 2

Reflection on Practice and Individual Growth Plan Step 1: Become familiar with the Individual Growth Plan What is the element being addressed by this SMART goal? Handout # 2 3 b 1 - Quality and Purpose of Questions What evidence was used to identify this goal as your growth goal? Please write your SMART goal: Remember a SMART goal is… 4 Specific: Written in terms of teacher and student learning outcomes 4 Measurable: Identifies student achievement results desired and how these results will be measured over a minimum of two points in time. 4 Attainable: Is a goal that can be achieved within the specified time and considering the resources and materials you have at your disposal 4 Relevant: Achievement of this goal will improve your practice. 4 Time-based: Includes a timeline for attaining the goal. Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 SAMPLE: By May 2013, I will increase my text-based understanding by creating at least one literacy lesson involving close reading and text-dependent questioning in reading, speaking, and listening and writing. In doing so, all students will reveal their understanding of the text under discussion through their responses. SMART goal idea starter: By [identify a specific point in time such as the end of the school year] I will [identify how your practice will improve in this area, you may want to consider using language from the rubric] and in so doing, [identify the set of students who will benefit] will [identify measurable way(s) in which students will benefit].

Sample Reflection on Practice and Individual Growth Plan SAMPLE: By May 2013, I will increase my text-based understanding by creating at least one literacy lesson involving close reading and text-dependent questioning in reading, speaking, and listening and writing. In doing so, all students will reveal their understanding of the text under discussion through their responses. Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011

SMART Goal Practice Step 2: Try it out! • Read the rubric descriptors for Elements 3 b 1 and 3 b 2 • Think about your reflection from the Self -Assessment for Elements 3 b 1 and 3 b 2. • Using Handout #2, write a SMART goal. Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 Handout # 2

Individual Growth Plan: Read Sample Action Plan Handout # 2 Individual Growth Plan: Action Plan Now that you have established your SMART goal(s), please identify the actions you will take that will help you meet your goal(s). Activity Name SAMPLE: Grade level team collaboration Professional Development Goal Activity Description SAMPLE: By May 2013, I will increase my text-based understanding by creating at least one literacy lesson involving close reading and text-dependent questioning in reading, speaking, and listening and writing. In doing so, all students will reveal their understanding of the text under discussion through their responses SAMPLE: I will meet with my grade level/department team to plan and develop at least one literacy task involving close reading and textdependent questions aligned to the level of performance that the Common Core State Standards demands. By May 2013, I will increase my text-based understanding by creating at least one literacy lesson involving close reading and text-dependent questioning in reading, speaking, and listening and writing. In doing so, all students will reveal their understanding of the text under discussion through their responses SAMPLE: I will review the current English Proficiency levels of my EL students and plan on how I may scaffold questions to build academic vocabulary and language to help EL students express complex thoughts. Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011 Resources and/or Collaborative Partners Target Completion Date Grade level 5/2013 team members My. Data EL Monitoring Roster Grade level team 5/2013

Think-Pair-Share REFLECTION Think about the question. With a partner, discuss: How does the Individual Growth Plan support the reflection of your professional practice? Copyright © Los Angeles Unified School District 2011

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