Tier One Strategies

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Tier One Strategies

• Action Research
• Whole Faculty Study Group
• Japanese Lesson Study
• Mentoring
• Peer coaching

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Tier Two Strategies

• Journaling
• Self-assessment
• Examining Student Work
• Tuning Protocol
• Portfolio Development
• Conversation
• Internships/immersion

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How Do Study Groups Differ From Other Ways Peers
Collaborate?
Setting or Structure Major Purposes Major Impact
Grade Level Content Area Meetings Dissemination of information Some discussion and planning around curriculum Reflection around actual student work Offer time for teachers to plan, discuss and address an issue related to curriculum
Faculty/Staff Meetings Provide information on school/district policies and business Provide time for staffs updating on a variety of issues but do not offer concentrated time for study as a study group
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Setting or Structure Major Purpose Major Impact
Committee Meetings/Task Forces Have purposes that are pre-set around various issues but are not always related to curriculum and student learning Offer opportunities for teachers to address schools needs and to make recommendations on various concerns
Inservice Training Provide opportunity for professional development Offer opportunities for teachers to develop skills and gain new learning and knowledge to improve classroom practices
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What is a Learning Community/Study Group?

• A learning community exists when a group of
  people commit themselves to continual learning
  and to support others in continual learning.
• A learning community stimulates ongoing ,
  collective inquiry into teaching and learning.
• It involves everyone in highly visible learning
  experiences.
• You learn from each other, with each other, and
  for each other.
• You share the knowledge that is gained, the
  excitement and challenge that come with learning
  difficult material, and the benefits your
  learning produces.

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• A strong learning community provides you with the
  kinds of learning experiences you want to provide
  for your students.
• It models for students life-long learning and the
  production of useful knowledge.
• It provides a sense of efficacy and
  self-confidence for you and your fellow teachers
  as you face increasing challenges.
• A learning community improves your professional
  life and that of your fellow teachers and
  produces higher student achievement.
• A learning community legitimizes change and makes
  it an accepted part of your school.

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