Rounds Model of Professional Development

Writing to Learn ActivityIndividually write a low-stakes response to the prompt below:

What are the benefits and drawbacks of the classroom observation and

teacher evaluation process?

Low-stakes writing may include incomplete thoughts/sentences/lists and may have some minor spelling and grammar mistakes.

Outcomes

• Learn the steps of the rounds model and steps for implementation in Duplin County Schools

• Understand the power of making private practice public through the rounds model

• Consider implications for implementing the rounds model in your school

Rounds Overview• Instructional Rounds in education is

modeled on the rounds process used to enhance knowledge of medical professionals

• Proven benefits to the medical community:–Make effective practices available to others– Focus on the patient and patient outcomes– Offer feedback to colleagues based on

patient– Establish common language and practices– Continual improvement

Two Forms of Rounds• Classroom Instructional Rounds:

Teachers host visitors, usually in small groups, in their classrooms and engage them in a dialogue focused on Student Learning Questions

• School-Wide Rounds: Schools allow visitors or staff to answer School-Wide Guiding Questions focused on implementation of NCNSP Design Principles

How Do Classroom Rounds Work?

• Consists of three main phases:1. Pre-Round Orientation: Host teacher

presents the lesson and provides one or more Student Learning Questions

2. Classroom Rounds: Visitors visits host teachers classroom for 20-60 minutes to collect evidence that answers the Student Learning Question(s)

3. Post-Round Protocol: Facilitated discussion between host teacher and visitors, using warm and cool feedback

Exit TicketAnswer the following questions on the

handout provided:

1. How do you think the round models would foster powerful teaching and learning in your school?

2. What systemic changes would need to occur for the rounds model to succeed in your school?

3. What systemic barriers would cause the rounds model concept to fail in your school?