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