If / Then -Continuous Improvement by Micah Klaver

Culture and Identities

klaverm — 2024-10-22 02:18:20 UTC

If …Teachers cultivate & uphold a classroom/school community that values and reflects students unique culture and identities. Then… students will be more motivated and engaged in class work.

Learning Targets and Success Criteria

klaverm — 2024-10-22 02:18:20 UTC

If… learning targets and success criteria are fully Thought out and delivered Then… students will be able to share what they're learning and produce high-quality.

Clear Expectation and Success Criteria

klaverm — 2024-10-22 02:24:51 UTC

If...teachers effectively communicate rigorous and clear expectations and success criteria. Then...student will understand the value in creating high quality work.

Habits of Discussion

klaverm — 2024-10-22 02:25:53 UTC

If... habits of discussion are taught. Then...students will take more risks and have an active role in their learning.

If we can tap into students' worlds, passions, and interests, then was can connect learning to their goals, academic standards, and achievement.

2024-10-23 21:34:41 UTC

Taking Risks

2024-10-23 21:35:27 UTC

If... classroom culture supports and celebrates students making mistakes as a part of the learning process. Then... students will feel comfortable taking risks and participate more in class.

Habits of Discussion

2024-10-23 21:35:57 UTC

If students are explicitly taught that mistakes are part of the learning process, then they will be more willing to take risks in classroom discussions.

Culture for Learning

2024-10-23 21:36:33 UTC

If students feel safe to express their thoughts and ideas, then they will actively engage in the learning process and collaborate with their peers, fostering a rich culture of learning in the classroom.

2024-10-23 21:37:23 UTC

If teachers collaborate with students to create a safe, structured and responsive environment, then they will feel equipped and empowered to take risks and ownership of their learning.

2024-10-23 21:37:25 UTC

If... students know the success criteria for their learning, then... they will have more opportunities to produce high quality work.

Purpose and Clarity

2024-10-23 21:37:25 UTC

If...teachers are consistent in their planning, explaining LT's and project expectations.

Then....students are able to complete work with more success and show higher quality work.

If routines and expectations are clear, consistent, and supported...then students will strive to engage in their learning, use feedback, and recognize growth in skills.

2024-10-23 21:38:02 UTC

Academic Rigor

2024-10-23 21:38:10 UTC

If lessons are designed to be interactive and hands-on, then students will be more motivated to participate and retain information, enhancing their overall learning experience.

2024-10-23 21:38:11 UTC

If families have strategies and supports to be a partner in learning (Community meetings, academic activities, Explore University, Bridges game night, Celebration of Learning),

then students will be engaged in the work.

Lesson Planning

2024-10-23 21:39:04 UTC

If…teachers thoroughly plan the work (from anticipatory set to closing and check for understanding) and work the plan —

Then…students will be to know what direction they are headed in and have an end goal in mind.

Culture and Engagement

2024-10-23 21:40:33 UTC

If... teachers gamify learning activities, then... students will be having fun, which increases engagement, motivation, and retention of learned class material due to the increase in dopamine and endorphins in their brains.

Learning targets

2024-10-23 21:41:34 UTC

If learning targets are written in student- friendly language then they can be written as clear, measurable language that describes what students should be able to do by the end of a lesson, unit. The why, how and what are built into the learning targets.

Learning Targets

2024-10-23 21:42:33 UTC

If students are prompted to reflect on their own understanding of the learning target, then they will be able monitor their own learning.

Creativity

2024-10-23 21:44:58 UTC

If teachers promote and celebrate creativity, then students will feel included and engaged.

2024-10-23 21:45:24 UTC

If teachers invite guest speakers into the classroom that reflect student community/culture, then students might become more engaged and see themselves reflected in their learning.

Purpose and Clarity

2024-10-23 21:45:51 UTC

If teachers and students track academic progress with a variety of tracking protocols whole class and individually then students will take ownership of their learning and success and celebrate growth as a crew.