Personal Communication Strategy
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A. Definition
The Conference• Is a formal or informal
meeting between/among the teacher and student and/or parent;
• Has a clear focus on learning for discussion
The Conference is used to:• Exchange information or share
ideas among the individuals at the conference;
• Explore the student’s thinking and to suggest next steps;
• Assesss the student’s level of understanding of particular concept or procedure;
B. Purpose
• Enable a student to move ahead more successfully on particular piece of work;
• Review, clarify, and extend what the student has already completed
• Help students internalize criteria for good work
B. Purpose
The Conference• Provides a clear focus for
discussion (i.e., a specific piece of work);
• Requires that responsibility for the success of the conference is shared by all participants.
C. Characteristics
• May take place as the learner is exploring a new concept or topic, or be a goal-setting session or a report on progress;
• Can be effective for both diagnostic and formative assessment
C. Characteristics
The Teacher:• Comes to the conference
prepared with specific questions to be answered;
• Gives individual feedback and clarifies misconceptions;
D. Teacher’s Role
• Puts students at ease, and supports student progress.
• Focuses on the process of reasoning followed by the student;
• Records information
D. Teacher’s Role
The Conference:• Can be part of collaborative
planning and decision-making.
• Is assisted by prepared questions;
• Can be extremely useful informative assessment strategy
E. Considerations
The Interview• is a form conversation in
which all parties increase their knowledge and understanding.
A. Definition
The interview is used to:• Focus on inquiry where the
purpose of the meeting is based on investigation;
• Explore the student’s thinking
B. Purpose
• Assess the student’s level of understanding of a particular concept or procedure;
• Gather information, obtain clarification, determine positions and probe for motivations;
B. Purpose
The Interview:• Tends to be meeting which
involves inquiry• Can be adapted to probe any
problem or any consideration;• Is usually guided by planned
questions.
C. Characteristics
The teacher:• Is responsible for the initial
questions that guide the conversation, as well as the flow and movement of the exchange.
• Generates information• Allows students to take lead in
the interview when appropriate
D. Teacher’s Role
The interview:• Needs time built in for
conversations especially when the purpose is an honest and thoughtful exchange.
E. Considerations