Professional Development Quiz

Our progressive pedagogy goal is that SWBAT develop themselves by using the approaches listed below–

• questioning, collaboration, learning by doing

• activity-based learning, questioning, feedback on performance

• LBD, performance tasks, reflecting on their performance/IP data

• questioning, learning by doing, reflecting on their performance/IP data

Our excellent educators goal is that we will create a community of learners who will–

• 2. 1. build positive and supportive classroom culture

     2. 2. effectively engage students in learning by doing using a variety of instructional strategies

• 1. 1. act as a facilitator in driving LBD, using questioning as a tool 

  2. consistently use data analysis of formatives/summatives to refine instruction at checkpoints

• 1. demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences

  2. 2. effectively engage students in learning by doing using a variety of instructional strategies

• 1. 1. systematically gather, analyze, and uses data to measure student progress, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback

  2. 2. use resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning

On which of the following have we NOT had a PD session?

• Circulation

• Questioning

• Habits of Discussion

• Data & Feedback

How can we achieve the learning by doing goal in classrooms? (you can select more than 1 option)

• Activities

• Clubs

• Performance tasks

• Projects

How many strands are there on the LBD rubric?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 7

Identify the option that correctly lists the headings of all the strands in the LBD rubric.

• 1. 1. Time management

  2. 2. Questioning

  3. 3. Giving Opportunities for LBD

  4. 4. Reflection on Data/Experience

  5. 5. Communication and Collaboration

• 1. 1. Safe learning environment

  2. 2. Teacher talk & student talk ratio

     3. Performance task

  3. 4. Reflection on MoY & EoY data

• 1. 1. LBD

  2. 2. Questioning

  3. 3. Performance tasks

  4. 4. Reflection & Feedback

  5. 5. Think-Pair-Share

• 1. 1. Professional knowledge

  2. 2. Learning environment

  3. 3. Instructional planning

  4. 4. Instructional delivery

  5. 5. Collaboration

The descriptors of the "developing" strand of the LBD rubric are--

• 15-20 mins of IP; Ss only answer factual ?s asked by T;

  Ss observe T model and replicate the process;

  Ss check their work & IP data;

  Ss engage in T-P-S & share at least once in the class

• 15-20 mins of IP w/T circulating to solve doubts;

  Ss answer Thinking ?s (how, why, what if) asked by T;

  Ss asked to participate by T through inference-based ?s;

  Ss correct/rate their own work based on a rubric given;

  Ss engage in group work to finish a given task

• >15-20 mins of pair or group-work w/T circulating;

  Ss ask >2 ?s and ?s are listed in Parking Lot;

  T & Ss together grade and reflect on the PT undertaken;

  Ss acquire and apply skills & concepts in group

• 28-32 mins driven by Ss w/T as facilitator; habits of discussion observed; Ss engage w/a problem question & apply skills & concepts of subject to collaboratively solve it; Ss present their work to key stakeholders & receive feedback;

  Ss collaboratively problem solve, applying concepts & strive to work w/external stakeholders

What change did we make in the Learning by Doing goal after reflecting on the MoY data?

• We decided to collect and analyse IP data regularly.

• We decided to have a balance of LBD classes and mastery classes.

• We decided to focus on mastery classes.

• No change.

Answer explanation

We decided to have a balance of LBD & mastery classes

Our SWB goal is that we will have -

• safe spaces in school where they will be able to listen to and share their thoughts, ideas, options and feelings confidently in a respectful manner.

• safe and supportive spaces in school where they can apply their acquired skills to create a self of compassion for themselves and their peers.

• Inclusion spaces in school, encouraging students to voice their thoughts, ideas, opinions, and emotions respectfully.

• Supportive havens in school, where students can freely exchange thoughts, ideas, opinions, and emotions in a respectful and inclusive manner.

Which of these intention and reflection sessions did we NOT have in PRAC week?

• LAPMEMS self care bingo

• Gratitude for children

• Letter to myself

• Mindful listening