Elementary and Secondary 2016
Success from the Start- Strengthening Instruction through Professional Conduct and Classroom Management
Item # / Time / Topic / Resources / Facilitator Notes1 / 1 min / Warm-up/
Introductions / Google Slides
Survey Professional Conduct or Not? / · As participants enter, stand at the door and greet the participants.
· In the first few minutes, participants will complete the survey, “Professional Conduct or Not?” (paper copy)
· New teachers only will receive a copy of the text, “The First Days of School”
2 / 3 min / Quick Connector / Google Slides / · Because of the large group size, give the participants 2 minutes to introduce themselves to at least 2 people near them.
3 / 3 min / Housekeeping / Google Slides
Wiki / · Direct participants to the session materials and resources on the New Teacher Induction Wiki. http://newteacherinductionbcps.pbworks.com/
· Briefly explain a backchannel chat and encourage participants to use the hashtag.
4 / 3 min / Professional Conduct or Not? Discussion / Google Slides / · Review the warm up responses. (All items are “no.”) Engage participants with the following suggested discussion questions:
1. Why are these statements examples of conduct that is unprofessional?
2. What surprised you about any of the statements?
3. What questions do you have?
5 / 1 min / Teaching and Learning Framework / Google Slides / · Review the Teaching and Learning Framework.
6 / 2 min / Teacher Evaluation / Google Slides / · Presenter reviews the components of Domain 4 that will be addressed in today’s session.
7 / 1 min / Objective / Google Slides / · Participants will have access to the Google Slides link through the wiki, and they will be directed to save it to their own drive if they wish to take notes throughout the session.
· Outcome: Participants will examine various strategies to manage one’s self and one’s classroom in order to develop a plan that establishes a safe and orderly learning environment.
· Unpack outcome and make connection to the Teaching and Learning Framework.
8 / 12 min / Problems with Professional Conduct / Google Slides
Video Clips / · Participants will be able to access the video clips through the links on the wiki. Facilitators may assign video links in the wiki so that all of the videos are represented/watched. (Feel free to use a grouping strategy of your choice.)
· Participants view a video clip from TV or Movies that demonstrates concerns with professional conduct. In small groups, participants discuss the following question:
o What observations can you make regarding professional conduct in the video clip?
Presenter asks, “Does anyone want to share what you talked about in your small groups?”
9 / 15 min / Think-Pair-Share
Professional Conduct / Google Slides / · Participants reflect independently on the following questions:
o How do you become a positive role model?
o How do you set teacher-student boundaries?
o What is professional dress for your role? How does the way that you dress impact what happens in the classroom?
o What role does “netiquette” play in the teaching profession?
· Participants discuss responses to the questions with a partner.
· Pairs share responses with the whole group.
· While participants share responses, presenter refers to the following list of talking points to ensure that they are addressed.
o Define your role…
§ You are a Teacher.
§ You are an advocate for your students.
§ You are an active participant in your team decision-making process.
§ You are NOT the parent.
§ You are NOT a friend.
o Set boundaries by…
§ Engaging in appropriate conversations.
§ Complimenting and providing rewards and consequences appropriately.
o Become a positive role model by…
§ Dressing professionally.
§ Speaking and writing professionally, utilizing correct grammar.
§ Being respectful and responsible.
§ Maintaining confidentiality.
§ Managing your on-line footprint.
§ Planning for success.
o Netiquette
§ Reply to email within 24 hours.
§ Think carefully about reply/reply all.
§ Student names should never be in subject line.
§ If wouldn’t put it on a bulletin board, don’t put it in an email.
§ Your work email is for work.
§ Carefully consider formatting (bold and all caps are considered shouting)
· Presenter explains that “Think-Pair-Share” is a strategy that teachers can use with their students to foster collaboration, student engagement and higher-order thinking.
10 / 10 min / Professional Conduct / Google Slides
Handout: BCPS Policy and Rule 4100 (also on wiki) / · Distribute Policy and Rule 4100. Allow participants to read independently. (paper copy)
· Explain that BCPS Policy and Rule 4100 provide specific guidance regarding BCPS employee behavior. The consequences for employee noncompliance are explained in section X.A.
· Review main points and important information from the BCPS Policy and Rule.
11 / 3 min / Professional Conduct
Reflection / Google Slides / · Summarize/Reflect on the Professional Conduct Session with an Elevator Speech
· Each participant has 1 minute to share a summary of the session.
12 / 10 min / Break / Elementary – Lunch
Secondary – 10 minute break
13 / 1 min / Teaching and Learning Framework / Google Slides / · Revisit the Teaching and Learning Framework.
14 / 2 min / Teacher Evaluation / Google Slides / · Presenter reviews the components of Domain 2 that will be addressed in today’s session.
15 / 2 min / Learner Centered Environment / Google Slides / · Making the shift to learner centered environments means that the learner takes responsibility for his or her learning. We are attempting to model that for you here today as we meet our outcome.
16 / 3 min / T&L Framework and LCE Connection / Google Slides / · With an elbow partner, participants will discuss the connections between the BCPS Teaching and Learning Framework and learner-centered environments.
· Group share/discussion.
17 / 1 min / Objective / Google Slides / · Participants will unpack objective by answering what we plan to accomplish and why it is pertinent to learning.
18 / 6 min / Menu of Learner Centered Activities / Google Slides
Self-Assessment
handout / · Complete the self-assessment to identify strengths and needs in order to determine which stations you will visit and how long you will stay at each.
· If you are not able to complete all stations, the wiki (newteacherinductionbcps.pbworks.com)
contains any materials you might need to finish each station or to refer back as necessary.
o Station 1: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
o Station 2: Establishing a Culture for Learning
o Station 3: Managing Classroom Procedures
o Station 4: Managing Student Behavior
o Station 5: Organizing Physical Space
Participants with previous teaching experience will access materials through the wiki page named “Professional Conduct and Classroom Management Resources and Materials” and may want to consider stations 2, 4, and 5. 4 gives a look at BCPS policies, and 2 and 5 give a look at new initiatives. Participants with no previous teaching experience will access materials through the wiki page named, “Professional Conduct and Classroom Management Resources and Materials for NEW Teachers.” There will be a total of about 50 minutes for stations. If a participant wants to visit each station that would limit the time at each station to 10 minutes. Facilitator will designate areas in the room for each station so that participants may find colleagues with whom to discuss and reflect.
· NOTE: Facilitator may want to have participants stop about halfway through allotted station time to share with someone else what they have learned so far. This might give the participants a movement break and reinvigorate them to continue their customized learning.
18a / TBD / Station 1: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport / “Every Kid Needs a Champion” / · Watch TED Talks Video, “Rita Pierson, Every Kid Needs a Champion”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52CNEc2CFMc
· Respond to the following on the Padlet appropriate for your grade level or content.
We create an environment of respect and rapport by building relationships with and among students. Identify and describe ways to build these relationships with and among students.
Padlet Links:
Elementary Primary
Elementary Intermediate
Middle School
High School
Special Area
· New teachers only will be directed to information in the text, “The First Days of School.”
TBD / Station 2:
Establishing a Culture for Learning / Teacher as Architect Core Principal 3, PD Kits – roundtable PD Activity #3 Classroom Culture and Learning Facilitation
HIT Behaviors 8-16 handout
Analyzing for HIT Behaviors handout / 1. Read the following quotes.
During instruction, an important challenge of a teacher’s skills occurs when students offer an idea, or a response to a teacher’s question, that is inadequate. How the teacher responds -- and how other students are permitted to respond -- sets the tone for how students are treated and therefore how they feel about themselves, both as people and as learners.
Danielson, 65
High Impact Teaching Behaviors
What we do as educators does matter in the lives of students: in both what we say to students and what we do not say to students. Highly effective teaching is the sum of all of the little details that are all correlated to behaviors.
2. Reflect on the following with an elbow partner.
What is the most important behavior I exhibit that helps build a positive culture in my classroom?
3. Examine “High Impact Teaching (HIT) Behaviors 8-16” handout.
4. Watch and analyze the participant video. Look for HIT Behaviors or the lack thereof and the impact it has on students. Use the handout for note taking.
5. Reflect on how you will apply what you have learned to your own teaching practice.
6. New teachers only will be directed to information in the text, “The First Days of School.”
18c / TBD / Station 3: Managing Classroom Procedures / Wong Handout
pp.174-176
Youtube Video
3 Step Approach for Teaching Procedures / 1. Read the “Wong Resource” pp.174-176 and/or watch the Youtube video, “3 Step Approach for Teaching Procedures.” https://youtu.be/otHAuh8hNWQ
2. Contribute to the chart paper gallery of ideas by writing procedures for each of the following situations:
1. Entering/Leaving the Classroom/Bathroom
2. Quieting the Class
3. Passing Out/Collecting Student Work/Make-up Work
4. Responding/Asking Questions
5. Student Collaboration/Group Work/Independent Work
0. Take a gallery walk to gather ideas (perhaps take a photo).
0. Reflect on the following: What is one strategy for establishing routines/procedures that you will implement in your classroom?
0. New teachers only will be directed to information in the text, “The First Days of School” in place of number 1.
18d / TBD / Station 4: Managing Student Behavior / “Classroom Management Strategies” Google Doc / 1. Review district expectations. Go to www.bcps.org; hover over Students tab and click on Student Handbook. Review the Student Code of Conduct, beginning on page 13. You may also want to review pages 14-19.
2. Review PBIS School expectations. Go to www.pbis.org; hover over School button and click on SWPBIS for Beginners and read the page down to resources to get an overall idea of what PBIS is all about.
3. Become familiar with information about Restorative Justice through this link http://www.edutopia.org/blog/restorative-justice-resources-matt-davis
4. Review Google Document containing techniques for classroom management.
http://tinyurl.com/lx6t2pf
5. Develop a plan to involve students in creating classroom rules that align with district and school expectations.
6. Share ideas with a critical friend and get feedback.
18e / TBD / Station 5: Organizing Physical Space / 1. Complete Traditional Classroom vs. Modern Classroom visual. Then, flip paper over to see a visual of a modern classroom.
2. Use some of the following resources to construct knowledge about the modern classroom.
a. Watch “21st Century Learning Environments” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIKly3WnFzE
b. Read Teacher as Architect, Chapter 1
c. Watch Foundations 3 #2 Society’s Needs and the new Ask. (on wiki)
d. Use the Learning tab and click on Learner-Centered Environments on http://lighthouse.bcps.org/ to view some photos.
e. Watch a 6th grade teacher work through shifting her classroom to a learner centered environment. https://youtu.be/zoNew0jCZos
3. Design your own classroom using http://classroom.4teachers.org/
Keep in mind, how your room arrangement will support...
o student collaboration and 21st century learning
o a safe and orderly learning environment
o differentiation to meet diverse learning needs
o class routines/procedures
o behavior management
o culture for learning
19 / 5 min / Google Slides
Quick Start Guide (also on wiki) / · Give participants an opportunity to share out “biggest learnings” and take a moment to review the Quick Start Guide For a New Teacher
20 / 5
min / Summary and Objective review / Google slides / · Return to the objective and use some sort of summarizing strategy to wrap up the day. Perhaps something that encourages the teacher to walk away with some next steps. Participants may use the last page of the Quick Start Guide to record reflections.
Total time / 129 min + 10 min break