Activity Quantum Learning TLC points__20___
Date 6-20-06.
Teaching & Learning Cooperative
Facilitator Proposal (for Groups of 5 or more participants)
PROPOSAL FACILITATOR: Janet Malone, working in collaboration with site team leaders work location:___LSS_____
phone: 748-0010, X2235 email:
intended audience:_9-12 Teachers______
start and end dates:_June, 26, 2006– June 22, 2007____
district goal(s) addressed: X k-12 literacy (Support for K-12 Reading,
writing, or mathematics)
X proficiency for all students across all
grade levels and content areas as measured
by standardized state measures (cst, cahsee)
X increased access to rigorous curriculum
& courses for all students (ap classes, a-g)
Note: Quantum Learning is a research-based approach to the learning process, integrating best instructional practices with brain research into a unified whole. It has been proven to increase student achievement as well as improve students’ attitudes toward learning.
anticipated professional learning outcomes: Participants will gain:
· Understanding of current brain research and implications for classroom practice
· Strategies for establishing a classroom environment that supports academic learning and life skills
· Instructional techniques for motivating and increasing student understanding of content beyond rote memory
· Renewed passion and excitement about teaching and learning!
professional growth activities (Including Timeline)
Acquiring New Learning Activities: June 26 – June 30, 2006 (30 hours)
The Quantum Learning Summer Institute, sponsored by Learning Forum and hosted by PUSD, provides 5 days/30 hours of content on topics including:
· Powerful ways to help students take greater responsibility for their own learning
· Elements required to create an empowering, brain-compatible learning environment
· Instructional delivery techniques to provide better presentations, communicate with greater clarity, and elicit more student participation
· Dynamic lesson designs and implementation plans
Teachers will extend their learning through two additional summer days for collaborative work and eight collegial meetings scheduled throughout the 2006-07 school year. If possible, two of those collegial meetings will be held in conjunction with other site teams. (26 hours)
Classroom Implementation Activities: (16 hours)
Following their participation in summer training site teams will work collaboratively to develop a shared action plan for implementation. Action plans will include, but not be limited to:
· Implementation of learning environment strategies to begin the school year
· 8 standards-based lessons using Quantum Learning strategies
· Evidence of collegial planning and classroom implementation, such as meeting notes, lesson plans, student work, and teacher-developed resources
Reflection Activities: (8 hours)
· To support goal-setting and action planning, participants will reflect on and summarize the most important concepts learned at the Summer Institute
· As part of the collaborative sharing and problem-solving, teachers will document reflections on the lessons they design/implement and impact on students.
· At the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year, participants will complete a written reflection in which they will evaluate the effectiveness of Quantum Learning strategies, summarize overall student impact, and describe steps for ongoing implementation/continuous improvement.
Activity _Quantum Learning___ TLC Points 20
Date 6-20-06
Teaching & Learning Cooperative
Action Plan for ____PHS teachers et al…______
Site Team
Participant Names__David Goff, Gene Tallon, Deanna Hammi, Ken Faverty, ______Work Location __PHS______
Contact Information: Phone 858 484-3679 home_Ext___5427______Email ______
Team Leader____David Goff______
Implementation Timeframe: __June 26, 2006 – June 22, 2007______
Beginning and Ending Dates
District Goal(s) To Be Addressed:
_____X_____ K-12 Literacy
_____X____ Proficiency for all students
______X___ Increased access to rigorous curriculum
Intended Learning Outcomes:
· Understanding of current brain research and implications for classroom practice
· Strategies for establishing a classroom environment that supports academic learning and life skills
· Instructional techniques for motivating and increasing student understanding of content beyond rote memory
· Renewed passion and excitement for teaching and learning
Acquisition of New Learning: Verification
Dates of acquisition __June 26 – June 30, 2006 ______
Development & Implementation:
Summer Planning Dates (2 required)
___July 18, 2006___1-6 pm______Aug. 21,2006 9 am-2pm______
Collaborative Meeting Dates (8 required)
Sept. 12, 2006 ______Oct. 10, 2006 ______Nov. 14, 2006____
_Jan. 9, 2007______Feb. 6, 2007______Mar 13, 2007____
_April 10, 2007______May 8, 2007______
Lesson Plans ( 8 required ) ______
Evidence of Implementation ______
Reflections:
Summary of New Learning ______
Reflections on Lesson Implementation ______
Final Reflection on Impact & Continuous Improvement ______
(Use back of form or attached sheet for more space.)