Learning Centered Conferencing with the

Using the Danielson Framework

John Hellwich & Michelle Lewis

Outcome

●Identify the steps in a learning centered pre and post conference

AWSP Criteria 5

Improving Instruction: Monitoring, assisting and evaluating effective instruction and assessment practices.

Level 3: Proficient: Develops and uses observable systems and routines for monitoring instruction and assessment; uses data consistently to provide staff meaningful, personal feedback that is effective for improving instruction and assessment practice

Assumptions

1. Teachers practice improves with on-going feedback

2. Feedback is best delivered in bite size bits

3. Opportunities to practice and apply skill are critical to changing practice

4. Immediate application and follow-up is essential

5. Self-Assessment is at the heart of learning process

6. “Learning is done by the learner.”

Pre Conference

●Purpose is to elevate the quality of the lesson

●One-on-one coaching session

●Teach transferable skills that can be generalized across multiple lessons

●Focuses deeply on a lever

What makes a good lever?

●Teacher possess… ❖skill ❖resources ❖Knowledge …. to implement the strategy tomorrow

●Can be generalized across multiple lessons and content areas

●There are often several possible levers

Before Pre-Observation Conference

● Prior to the pre-observation conference the evaluator reviews the lesson plan

● Determines lever

● Plans questions to ask teacher

Your turn

●Review lesson plan

●Identify potential levers

●Which ONE would you select? What is your rationale?

John’s Pre-Conference Lever:

• Identify and communicate a Mastery Outcome. A Mastery Outcome should include what students should know and be able to do and it should be measurable.

Video

Watch Mock Pre-Conference:• Write down the key questions or

comments that Michelle (principal) makes while talking with John (teacher).

Debrief

• Review your notes

• In your own words, name all of the steps she takes in your own words.

Between the Observation and Post Conference

● Evaluator observes lesson and tags evidence to Danielson components

● Teacher reviews evidence, add additional evidence (if needed)

● Both teacher and evaluator independently rate evidence

● Evaluator identifies areas of disagreement to discuss during post-observation conference

● Evaluator identifies lever to discuss at post-observation conference

John’s Post-Conference Lever:

• Pacing – Warm Up is used to get students working immediately upon entering the classroom and begin launching main portion of lesson related to learning outcome within 5-10 minutes of the start of the period.

Post-conference Video

Watch Mock Post-Conference:• Write down the key questions or

comments that Michelle (principal) makes while talking with John (teacher).

Debrief

●Review your notes

●In your own words, name all of the steps in the post-observation process

References

●Leverage Leadership