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Question to think about: How do teachers deconstruct stereotypical narratives around indigenous groups through ingenious classroom activities?

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Date: 3/26/24

Time: 6:00-6:30pm

Observation Prompt: 1.1 Explore and describe the range of materials and other resources utilized in the learning environment. Analyze how, why, when and where they are utilized.

Questions to think about: What specific materials and resources are currently available in the MakerEats program, and are there any gaps or areas for improvement?

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Date: 3/26/24

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Observation Prompt:1.1 Explore and describe the range of materials and other resources utilized in the learning environment. Analyze how, why, when and where they are utilized.

Structure of Observation: Observation notes + Written reflection

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Date: 3/23/24

Time: 9:00-9:45pm

Observation Prompt: 1.5 Record examples of language used in the learning context. How are issues of culture, identity, and power raised by language itself

Structure of Observation: Double Entry Notes

Questions to think about: How does deficit talk impact student perception and understanding of their own worth?

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Date: 3/23/24

Time: 3:00-3:30pm

Observation Prompt: 2.2 Describe how authentic, real world learning is/can be represented as part of content knowledge.

1.5 Record examples of language used in the learning context. How are issues of culture, identity, and power raised by language itself?

Structure of Observation: Image Reflection

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Date: 3/21/24

Time: 12:06pm-1:03pm

Observation Prompt: 5.2 Observe a conference between parent-teacher and/or teacher-adult student. Describe and critique issues discussed in this meeting.

Structure of Observation: Double Entry Journal + Audio Reflection

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Date: 3/17/24

Time: 6:00-6:45pm

Observation Prompt: 3.1 Identify, observe and document the formal and informal assessment strategies used before, during, and after instruction.

Structure of Observation: Double Entry Notes

Questions to think about:

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Date: 3/15/24

Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Observation Prompt: 4.3 Describe a range of classroom management strategies and/or instructional approaches that support respect for all learners, conflict resolution, timely transitions, maintenance of learners’ attention during instruction, active student engagement, and social justice.

3.2 Evaluate a lesson plan that demonstrates how assessment data is or can be used to plan for the intellectual, social and/or physical development of the learner.

Structure of Observation: Audio + Written reflection

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Date: 3/7/24

Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Observation Prompt: 4.2 Describe how technology is/is not applied in the learning context. What might be the consequences?

Structure of Observation: Audio + Written reflection

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Date: 2/21/24

Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Observation Prompt: 1.2 Look critically at how space is organized in the learning environment. Create a map(s) of the spatial environment and note different types of space. Analyze and evaluate the movement, functionality, and quality of the ways in which learners and others inhabit learning space observed at different times of the day.

3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

Questions to think about: In connection to race, what could it mean to have people of color more exposed to experiences like this one?

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Date: 2/21/24

Time: 9:00am-11:30am

Observation Prompt: 1.2 Look critically at how space is organized in the learning environment. Create a map(s) of the spatial environment and note different types of space. Analyze and evaluate the movement, functionality, and quality of the ways in which learners and others inhabit learning space observed at different times of the day.

3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

Structure of Observation: Written narrative + mapping

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Date: 2/20/24

Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Observation Prompt: 4.1 Define an equity issue in the learning context. Observe or suggest 3-5 activities that resolve or respond to the issue.

5.3 Identify neighborhood or community-based resources that might enrich your curriculum planning and teaching.

2.2 Describe how authentic, real world learning is/can be represented as part of content knowledge.

Questions to think about: How can these skills reflected through this class be incorporated in my own ELA classroom?

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Date: 2/19/24

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Observation Prompt: 4.1 Define an equity issue in the learning context. Observe or suggest 3-5 activities that resolve or respond to the issue.

5.3 Identify neighborhood or community-based resources that might enrich your curriculum planning and teaching.

2.2 Describe how authentic, real world learning is/can be represented as part of content knowledge.

Structure of Observation: Written narrative + audio reflection

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Date: 10/9/23

Time: 4:00-5:30pm

Questions to think about: Given my thoughts and reflections, what activities could be brought to my classroom to uncover some of the "hidden curriculum" of African American history?

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Date: 10/9/23

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Observation Prompt: 4.1 Define an equity issue in the learning context. Observe or suggest 3-5 activities that resolve or respond to the issue.

2.3 Create a series of engaging activities in a content area that offer varied opportunities for all to learn the essentials you have outlined.

Structure of Observation: Image Reflection + Bank of Activities

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Human Development - Playmaking at the MET

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Date: 11/4/23

Time: 12pm-2pm

Observation Prompts: 2.2 Describe how authentic, real world learning is/can be represented as part of content knowledge.

2.3 Create a series of engaging activities in a content area that offer varied opportunities for all to learn the essentials you have outlined.

Structure of Observation: Written reflection + Sample assignment

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Date: 10/21/23

Time: 3:00-3:45pm

Observation Prompt: 2.4 Observe two learners engaging with content in both formal and informal instructional time. Formal instructional time may include structured lessons, events, and other educator-led activities related to the goals of the curriculum. Informal instructional time may include lunchtime, breaks, or recreational time in or outside of the learning environment. Compare and contrast how the learners apply the knowledge, skills, and ideas learned as a result of both formal and informal programming?

Structure of Observation: Double Entry Journal + Written Reflection

Question to think about: How do less structured learning environments promote a sense of curiosity, experimentation, and risk-taking in Tori and Andre's approach to learning and problem-solving?

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Date: 10/14/23

Time: 4:00pm-4:45pm

Observation Prompts: 2.1 Specify a content area or discipline related to the learning space or text you have identified. Outline the central concepts of the content area or discipline by creating specific lists of what learners are expected to know (facts), understand (concepts and principles), and be able to do (skills) as a result of teaching and learning goals that are explicit or implied.

Structure of Observation: Double sided entry journal + written reflection

Question to think about: What should student advocacy look like within a classroom/school setting? What kinds of advocacy skills are we instilling in our students or discouraging them from?

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Date: 10/13/23

Time: 9:00-9:45pm

Observation Prompts: 1.5 Record examples of language used in the learning context. How are issues of culture, identity, and power raised by language itself?

4.1 Define an equity issue in the learning context. Observe or suggest 3-5 activities that resolve or respond to the issue.

Structure of Observation: Double sided entry journal + written reflection

Question to think about: What is the role of language in the way women of color perceive themselves? How does stereotypical language affect a student's aspirations, especially when it comes from someone in a position of authority?

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Date: 11/19/23

Time: 10:30pm-11:15pm

Observation Prompt: 5.4 Describe formal and informal professional development opportunities available to educators that support new levels of educational performance, personal growth and social insight.

Structure of Observation: Double sided notes + written reflection

Questions to think about: Why aren’t male-identifying teachers held accountable for their professionalism? Is it internalized? Is teaching an apolitical profession?

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Student #3

Student Name: _______

Grade: 11th Grade

(3 minutes) Facilitator introduces the student. Team names specific behavior(s) we hope to address, and names existing supports and prior intervention strategies.

Josh: Has not been attending since 3rd marking period.  Motivated by just squeaking by. Does listen to father.

What are the obstacles you hope to overcome? Use this time to discuss your concerns.

(3 minutes) Team members share any additional context, observations, success stories, or strategies they’ve found successful with this student.

Bri: Can’t tell if he is unmotivated or if the work is too challenging. He just will walk away.

Keron: Where does he go when he leaves class?

What are the solutions? How can we optimize support?

(5 minutes) Discuss a set of strategies and interventions, determine a timeline, and design a plan to execute these strategies.

Strategies:

Follow up with Daniel for parent meeting with dad (sparingly and possibly invite older sister)

Positive reinforcement

One on one time

Positive reinforcement - remind him of his success at end of MP 2

After school tutoring for ELA and History

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Date: 12/20/23

Time: 5:00-5:30pm

Observation Prompt: 2.1 Specify a content area or discipline related to the learning space or text you have identified. Outline the central concepts of the content area or discipline by creating specific lists of what learners are expected to know (facts), understand (concepts and principles), and be able to do (skills) as a result of teaching and learning goals that are explicit or implied.

Questions to think about: What impact does the shoutout board and reward system have on student motivation and behavior in the long term? How do real-world examples, such as analyzing data from the Toronto Raptors 2019 roster, enhance student understanding and engagement with mathematical concepts?

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Date: 12/20/23

Time: 12:06-1:03pm

Observation Prompt: 2.1 Specify a content area or discipline related to the learning space or text you have identified. Outline the central concepts of the content area or discipline by creating specific lists of what learners are expected to know (facts), understand (concepts and principles), and be able to do (skills) as a result of teaching and learning goals that are explicit or implied.

Structure of Observation: Student / Teacher comparison + written reflection

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Date: 12/13/23

Time: 3:45pm-4:15pm

Observation Prompt: 5.1 Observe a professional meeting or faculty meeting in a learning space. Describe and critique issues discussed in this meeting.

Questions to think about: What is the significance of content and grade team meetings' agenda and protocols as it relates to efficiency and intentionality?

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Date: 12/13/23

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Observation Prompt: 5.1 Observe a professional meeting or faculty meeting in a learning space. Describe and critique issues discussed in this meeting.

Structure of Observation: Double-sided journal + written reflection

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Date: 12/6/23

Time: 5:00pm-5:15pm

Observation Prompt: 5.3 Identify neighborhood or community-based resources that might enrich your curriculum planning and teaching.

Question to think about: How can we harness outside resources in connection with PBL to help our students build stronger argumentative writing skills?

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Date: 12/6/23

Time: 12:06pm-1:03pm

Observation Prompt: 5.3 Identify neighborhood or community-based resources that might enrich your curriculum planning and teaching.

Structure of Observation: Pictures + written reflection

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Date: 11/17/23

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Observation Prompt: 5.2 Observe a conference between parent-teacher and/or teacher-adult student. Describe and critique issues discussed in this meeting.

Structure of Observation: Student / Parent comparison + Audio reflection

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Date: 11/17/23

Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm

Observation Prompt: 5.1 Observe a professional meeting or faculty meeting in a learning space. Describe and critique issues discussed in this meeting.

Question to think about: Is audit culture and tracking only applicable to assessment? How can it be used to frame/think through post-secondary rhetoric that prepares students to be “good” citizens?

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Date: 11/16/23

Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm

Observation Prompt: 5.2 Observe a conference between parent-teacher and/or teacher-adult student. Describe and critique issues discussed in this meeting.

Structure of Observation: Student / Parent comparison + Audio reflection

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Date: 11/15/23

Time: 3:45pm-4:15pm

Observation Prompt: 5.1 Observe a professional meeting or faculty meeting in a learning space. Describe and critique issues discussed in this meeting.

Question to think about: In terms of professionalism, what tensions exist between expectations, intentions, and actions?

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Date: 11/15/23

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Observation Prompt: 5.1 Observe a professional meeting or faculty meeting in a learning space. Describe and critique issues discussed in this meeting.

Structure of Observation: Double sided journal + written reflection

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Date: 11/14/23

Time: 10:00pm-10:30pm

Observation Prompt: 3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

4.1 Define an equity issue in the learning context. Observe or suggest 3-5 activities that resolve or respond to the issue.

Question to think about: How can these two teachers better leverage their co-teaching arrangement to create a more dynamic space that might better distinguish whole class share / discussion v. independent or partner work time so that students are engaged?

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Date: 11/14/23

Time: 12:06pm-1:03pm

Observation Prompt: 3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

4.1 Define an equity issue in the learning context. Observe or suggest 3-5 activities that resolve or respond to the issue.

Structure of Observation: Student / Teacher comparison + Audio reflection

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Date: 11/2/23

Time: 5:00-5:30pm

Observation Prompt: 4.2 Describe how technology is/is not applied in the learning context. What might be the consequences?

4.4 Listen for 5-7 statements that colleagues (cooperating teachers, program administrators, etc.) utilize consistently with learners to enable participation in decision making, to work collaboratively and independently, and to engage in purposeful learning activities.

Question to think about: What "teacher moves" are being made both in real time, beforehand, and after that impact student perception and understanding?

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Date: 11/2/23

Time: 12:06pm-1:03pm

Observation Prompt: 4.2 Describe how technology is/is not applied in the learning context. What might be the consequences?

4.4 Listen for 5-7 statements that colleagues (cooperating teachers, program administrators, etc.) utilize consistently with learners to enable participation in decision making, to work collaboratively and independently, and to engage in purposeful learning activities.

Structure of Observation: Double sided entry journal + written reflection

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Date: 10/26/23

Time: 5:00-5:30pm

Observation Prompt: 3.4 Collect work samples from three students. Collaboratively assess the students’ work with another educator.

Question to think about: What strategies were used by students to address/accomplish the task? Were the strategies taught by us or self-taught by the student?

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Example 4 Level Argumentative Essay

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Date: 10/26/23

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

Observation Prompt: 3.4 Collect work samples from three students. Collaboratively assess the students’ work with another educator.

Structure of Observation: Student work samples + reflection + audio

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Date: 10/25/23

Time: 9:15am-9:45am

Observation Prompt: 1.4 Describe the characteristics of learners in the learning community, noting diverse cultures and individual differences. Describe ways in which the contributions of diverse cultures are integrated into learning opportunities.

Structure of Observation: Walk + Talk (double sided entry journal)

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Date: 10/19/23

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm (recorded at a later time)

1.3 Explore how learners are expected to utilize time when engaged in activities or experiences in the learning environment.

1.4 Describe the characteristics of learners in the learning community, noting diverse cultures and individual differences. Describe ways in which the contributions of diverse cultures are integrated into learning opportunities.

1.5 Record examples of language used in the learning context. How are issues of culture, identity, and power raised by language itself?

3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

Structure of Observation: Audio + audio reflection + written reflection

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If you want to speed it up the last 2-3 minutes of this audio are crucial to understanding my reflections!

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Date: 10/19/23

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Observation Prompts: 1.3 Explore how learners are expected to utilize time when engaged in activities or experiences in the learning environment.

1.4 Describe the characteristics of learners in the learning community, noting diverse cultures and individual differences. Describe ways in which the contributions of diverse cultures are integrated into learning opportunities.

1.5 Record examples of language used in the learning context. How are issues of culture, identity, and power raised by language itself?

3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

Question to think about: What does it mean to teach to the test? What tensions arise when there's dissonance between teacher and student perceptions of the purpose of assessment?

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Date: 10/17/23

Time: 10:00-10:30pm

Observation Prompt: 1.4 Describe the characteristics of learners in the learning community, noting diverse cultures and individual differences. Describe ways in which the contributions of diverse cultures are integrated into learning opportunities.

Question to think about: How does the structure of the classroom impact the diverse / wide range of activities happening at lunchtime? Reflect on why so many students see this space as a place to "just be?"

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Date: 10/17/23

Time: 1:03pm-2:03pm

Observation Prompt: 1.4 Describe the characteristics of learners in the learning community, noting diverse cultures and individual differences. Describe ways in which the contributions of diverse cultures are integrated into learning opportunities.

Structure of Observation: Mapping journal +  pictures/reflection

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Date: 10/4/23

Time: 5:00-5:30pm

Observation Prompt: 4.3 Describe a range of classroom management strategies and/or instructional approaches that support respect for all learners, conflict resolution, timely transitions, maintenance of learners’ attention during instruction, active student engagement, and social justice.

4.4 Listen for 5-7 statements that colleagues (cooperating teachers, program administrators, etc.) utilize consistently with learners to enable participation in decision making, to work collaboratively and independently, and to engage in purposeful learning activities.

Questions to think about: What does deficit talk sound like from students and teachers? What strategies does the teacher use to encourage metacognitive thinking in her students?

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Date: 10/4/23

Time: 12:06pm-1:03pm

Observation Prompt: 4.3 Describe a range of classroom management strategies and/or instructional approaches that support respect for all learners, conflict resolution, timely transitions, maintenance of learners’ attention during instruction, active student engagement, and social justice.

4.4 Listen for 5-7 statements that colleagues (cooperating teachers, program administrators, etc.) utilize consistently with learners to enable participation in decision making, to work collaboratively and independently, and to engage in purposeful learning activities.

Structure of Observation: Written observation notes + audio

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Date: 9/21/23

Time: 5:00-5:30pm

Observation Prompt: 1.3 Explore how learners are expected to utilize time when engaged in activities or experiences in the learning environment.

Question to think about: What does pacing look like across grade levels? How can we build student agency through timing/pacing?

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Pictures of Resources

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Date: 9/21/23

Time: 9:00am-10:00am

Observation Prompt: 1.3 Explore how learners are expected to utilize time when engaged in activities or experiences in the learning environment.

Structure of Observation: Double sided entry journal

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Date: 9/14/23

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Observation Prompt: 3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

Question to think about: What does student engagement look like?

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Date: 9/14/23

Time: 9:00am-10:00am

Observation Prompt: 3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

Structure of Observation: Double sided entry journal

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Date: 9/13/23

Time: 9:00am-10:00am

Observation Prompt: 3.3 Observe a learning experience and evaluate the success of the lesson for all learners.

Structure of Observation: Double sided entry journal