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In Praise of American Educators

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For over a century, teachers have worked in ____. They worked alone and made decisions on almost every aspect of their teaching in the classroom. Teachers today need to shift to a more collaborative culture for the educational success of students. Ch. 9
Formative assessments provide greater ____ by reducing biased questions due to language or culture. A higher level of consistency can be developed within the classroom, across grade level, and across district buildings. Ch. 9
It is sometimes difficult to determine what students understand about a concept. Effective teachers will use a variety of ____ to determine the level of understanding, thus utilize this information to change instruction or provide additional clarification. According to "In Praise of American Educators" teachers can create ways for students to signal their level of understanding through a method of polling. In addition, students can complete exit slips as they leave the classroom. Ch. 9
There are 3 essential elements to teamwork-____, common goals, and mutual accountability that are often nonexistent when members are assigned to groups rather than teams. Ch. 7
A method that a teacher can use to control who will respond to a question and when. This is done to ensure that all students are able to participate without a few shouting out an answer as soon as a question is asked. In addition, it will require all students to consider the question as they are equally likely to be called upon. If students do not respond, a teacher can offer strategies, like phone a friend, ask the audience, or reflect on a previous response. Ch. 9
"The issue is not how teachers or principals rank but rather how each teacher, each team, and each principal uses the ____ to get better." Ch. 9
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Administration needs to allow adequate ____ for teachers to collaborate, engage in meaningful professional development, and create/refine high quality formative assessments. Ch. 9
When teachers are in ____ ____ they can develop and refine high quality questions together to use to measure learner outcomes. When teachers from the same grade level or discipline work together they are able to work more efficiently and effectively to achieve the ending outcome of understanding student learning.
"____ isn't another way to teach, it is the only way to teach." (Einstein). "How tragic will it be if educators, the members of the institution established to prepare students for their future, are unable to model the very behavior deemed most important to the success of those students." (DuFour).
Laying the ground work to develop a collaborative culture has 3 requirements: ensuring people are assigned ____ teams, have adequate time, and are committed to the real work of a committed team. Ch. 7
"Traditional ____ has no place in a school committed to helping all students learn at high levels." Research concludes that there are no benefits to students when this model is used. In addition, students in low groups face several negative lifelong outcomes that limit their likelihood to graduate and succeed educationally. Ch.9
A way to measure progress that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. Teachers will review and may make adjustments to their instruction based on student performance. PLC's will have a shared ____ ____ to collaborate and problem solve together to meet student needs. Ch. 9