Welcome To Great Expectations Methodology Presenter:
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Opening www.greatexpectations.org
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Vision You Can Make A Difference History of Great Expectations
Our Inspiration: Charlie Hollar The Power of A Vision Vision
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6 Basic Tenets or Beliefs High Expectations Teacher Attitude
& Responsibility All Children Can Learn Building Self-Esteem
Climate of Mutual Respect Teacher Knowledge & Skill Vision
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Teachers Creed Vision
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Life Principles Universally respected qualities of behavior
Used as a foundation for building character and success Woven into
the dialogue of each member of the community A focus for desired
behaviors and attitudes Vision
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Culture of Respect Culture is the by-product of consistent
behavior... Real cultures are built over time. Theyre the result of
action, reaction, and truth. - Jason Fried, 37Signals Culture of
Respect
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Academic Excellence Excellence is never an accident; it is
always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and skillful
execution. - M. J. OrRico, biologist, author Academic
Excellence
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Practice #1 Modeling desired dialogue, behaviors &
attitudes by educators and learners Building Culture of Respect
through - Use of Life Principles Use of The Eight Expectations for
Living Use of Quotes Use of Poetry Culture of Respect
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Practice #1 Modeling desired dialogue, behaviors &
attitudes by educators and learners Leadership Communication Common
expectations Academic Excellence
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Practice #2 Development of Communication Skills Use of Poise,
Confidence, Courtesy Public Speaking & Social Awareness Culture
of Respect
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Practice #2 Modeling effective communication skills and
strategies Use of complete sentences to develop effective
communication and thinking Promoting formal language Academic
Excellence
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Practice #3 Whole Group Instruction Flexible Group Instruction
Individual Instruction Teaching to Mastery Modification to insure
success Building Self-Esteem & Confidence Culture of
Respect
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Practice #3 Whole Group Instruction Flexible Group Instruction
Individual Instruction Common language and common experiences
Learner-centered learning Developing a foundation for success
Academic Excellence
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Practice #4 Integration Real-World application Consistent
Review Connections to subsequent learning Culture of Respect
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Practice #4 Integrated Related Reviewed Connected Metaphors
Academic Excellence
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Practice #5 Critical thinking skills Analysis of content and
wisdom literature Problem-solving Culture of Respect
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Practice #5 Critical Thinking Skills: Analyzing Making
connections Drawing conclusions Socratic Questions Blooms Taxonomy
Depth of Knowledge Academic Excellence
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Practice #6 Rich environment Low-threat High-challenge Mistakes
are viewed as learning Build Trust Changing dialogue Culture of
Respect
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Practice #6 Focus of efforts Support team-work Validate learner
ideas and interests Academic Excellence
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Practice #7 Memory Work Recitation Writing Effective oral and
written communication setting the standard Culture of Respect
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Practice #7 Recitation Memory work Writing Memory pathways
Academic Excellence
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Practice #8 Rich Vocabulary is evident Challenging writings
Informational text Wisdom literature Culture of Respect
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Practice #8 Correlation - Vocabulary and reading Vocabulary and
testing Vocabulary and self-esteem Vocabulary and communication
Academic Excellence
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Practice #9 Magic Triad Positive & Caring environment
Discipline with dignity and logic Contingencies and win/win
thinking Self-Esteem Culture of Respect
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Practice #9 Positive relationship is key to management Modeling
provides a foundation for future success Developing a sense of
self-discipline Cooperative approach Contingencies Academic
Excellence
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Practice #10 Honor efforts Showcasing success Celebrations and
affirmations Displaying work samples Culture of Respect
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Practice #10 Learner ownership of displayed work Lessons
learned from displayed work Variety of displays and presentation
Academic Excellence
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Practice #11 Word-identification skills Competency and
confidence Communicating expectations Culture of Respect
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Practice #11 Etymology Back-ground information Building
proficient communication Writing and proof-reading Academic
Excellence
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Practice #12 Great Expectations Discipline Philosophy
Discipline Strategies Natural/logical consequences 7 Keys to
Positive Discipline Shared responsibilities Culture of Respect
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Develop a Climate of Mutual Respect 7 Keys to Great
Expectations Discipline Use of Eight Expectations for Living, Life
Principles, and creeds to build a sense of responsibility and
capability Academic Excellence Practice #12
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Practice #13 Creed Use in directing & redirecting learners
Changes in Dialogue Culture of Respect
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Practice #13 Use a creed to maintain academic focus and
integrity Use a creed to build a sense of unity and community Use a
creed as a call to a higher standard Academic Excellence
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Practice #14 Model of success Neck-up Check-Up Investing in
yourself Frequent feedback is key to effort and success Culture of
Respect
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Practice #14 Intensify learning Balance challenge and support
The true measures of success progress and effort Empower learners
to be self-directed and to self-assess Academic Excellence
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Practice #15 Engaging learners Modeling desired behaviors
Consistent standards Reflecting on progress Culture of Respect
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Practice #15 Use of high standards to direct instruction
Providing instruction that is challenging and fulfilling Intensify
learning through layered learning Model organization and analysis
strategies throughout instruction Limitless opportunities Academic
Excellence
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Practice #16 Effective interpersonal communication Sense of
competency and ownership Making members and visitors feel welcome
Culture of Respect
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Practice #16 Model marketable skills Model decorum and respect
Practice shared-leadership Academic Excellence
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Practice #17 Celebrating success Motivation Empowerment
Feedback Praise/Encouragement Culture of Respect
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Practice #17 Model and celebrate an attitude of continued
learning and growing Reinforce desired behaviors with genuine
gratitude Recognize every effort and applaud it Academic
Excellence
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Transformation Plan The Great Expectations foundational
components 6 Tenets 8 Expectations for Living 17 Classroom
Practices Scaffold: a general timeline for implementation of Great
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The First 8 Days Establish a foundation Develop dialogue that
reflects clear expectations and support Develop effective
procedures Offer positive feedback that focuses on effort and
desired results Model confidence, caring, and consistency
Transformation Plan
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Integration Guide Content/Objectives Great Expectations - 8
Expectations for Living Quotes/poetry/wisdom literature Critical
Thinking Rich vocabulary Life Principles And more Transformation
Plan
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Peer Observation Use to build systemic growth Preparation Who
to visit? What to observe? What feedback is beneficial? What should
I gain from the process? Transformation Plan
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Practice by Practice Characteristics Useful as a guide in
developing goals and behaviors for each practice in each domain
Useful in determining the level of implementation of each practice
Useful in connecting the 17 practices with other initiatives and
standards Useful in developing goals for systemic transformation
Transformation Plan
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Celebration Take time to reflect upon the goals set for this
training and the new attitudes and behaviors you will take with you
as you transform the lives you touch each day.
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The Great Expectations Mission : to motivate, inspire, and
challenge individuals to achieve excellence in learning and living.
We hope you have enjoyed the race to excellence. Please visit our
website for information, support, and further training
opportunities. www.greatexpectations.org