Lab Class: Professional Learning Through Collaborative Inquiry and Student Observation
Autor Lisa Ann Cranstonen Limba Engleză Electronic book text – 26 iun 2018
- Plan collaborative inquiry projects by identifying a focus of the inquiry, combing the research literature, and identifying resources needed
- Observe and analyze student conversations, actions, and products
- Identify patterns and determine next steps for professional learning
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781544327990
ISBN-10: 1544327994
Pagini: 168
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1544327994
Pagini: 168
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
"Cranston
draws
on
her
rich
experiences
as
a
professional
learning
facilitator
and
presents
a
compelling
case
for
conducting
Lab
Classes
as
a
practical
and
viable
approach
for
realizing
positive
changes
in
schools
and
classrooms.
This
resource
provides
everything
needed
to
get
started
-
including
examples,
templates,
and
tools
for
monitoring
progress.
For
those
looking
to
empower
teachers
by
bringing
the
learning
of
teaching
closer
to
the
classroom,
this
resource
will
help
you
achieve
your
goals."
"Effective professional learning includes personalized, purposeful and precise actions that support educators to leverage their craft to positively impact student learning. Staff developers have come to realize that the most effective educator learning is that which is closest to the classroom … closest to the student. When educators learn from other educators in a classroom setting during “real time” teaching time with a skilled facilitator it is the ultimate educator learning experience. The Lab Class model provides that ultimate educator learning experience. The author, Lisa Cranston skillfully provides a scaffolded approach that provides the practical steps for educators, and district level support staff to create and sustain a highly effective professional learning model.
Educators must have agency and ownership of their craft. This is the essence of professionalism. Lab class provides the structure for educators to witness, reflect, discuss and consider their next best step in their educator moves to support student learning. Lab class essentially allows the educator to “live” the teaching and learning experience while also have a safe space to engage in purposeful dialogue with other trusted professionals. I highly recommend districts to consider this model of professional learning if they want to create rich and authentic professional learning experiences for their most valuable resource in supporting students- their educators."
"Lab Class is a must have book for educators seeking to engage in effective, job-embedded, learner focused professional learning that will result in higher levels of learning not only for students, but educators as well."
"Lab Class is a professional learning structure to take learning walks to the next level. It provides a process to deepen inquiry and focus teacher observations and learning."
"Lab Class provided a structured experience that allowed the West Gate educators the opportunity to take control of our learning and that of our students. Our team used qualitative and quantitative data to determine the overall focus of our inquiry. As a team we designed and implemented the instruction, observed marker students as they experienced the learning, and reflected on our joint observations to explore possible next steps for instruction and teacher/student learning.
As the focus was not on individual practice but on student learning and the conditions that were present to support student growth, our educators gained the confidence to take risks in trying new modes of instruction to observe the effect on student learning. They gathered data about the conditions that existed that fostered the learning. And finally determined strategies to extend the learning. "
"An excellent model for effective, engaging and meaningful professional development. The Lab Class model embraces what we know to be effective strategies and methodologies in the classroom, and integrates those standards of learning into an exceptional model of professional development. It only makes sense that the strategies and methods effectively used in the classroom be transferred to methods of professional learning for the adult learner. Lab Class should be the new standard for professional development"
"Effective professional learning includes personalized, purposeful and precise actions that support educators to leverage their craft to positively impact student learning. Staff developers have come to realize that the most effective educator learning is that which is closest to the classroom … closest to the student. When educators learn from other educators in a classroom setting during “real time” teaching time with a skilled facilitator it is the ultimate educator learning experience. The Lab Class model provides that ultimate educator learning experience. The author, Lisa Cranston skillfully provides a scaffolded approach that provides the practical steps for educators, and district level support staff to create and sustain a highly effective professional learning model.
Educators must have agency and ownership of their craft. This is the essence of professionalism. Lab class provides the structure for educators to witness, reflect, discuss and consider their next best step in their educator moves to support student learning. Lab class essentially allows the educator to “live” the teaching and learning experience while also have a safe space to engage in purposeful dialogue with other trusted professionals. I highly recommend districts to consider this model of professional learning if they want to create rich and authentic professional learning experiences for their most valuable resource in supporting students- their educators."
"Lab Class is a must have book for educators seeking to engage in effective, job-embedded, learner focused professional learning that will result in higher levels of learning not only for students, but educators as well."
"Lab Class is a professional learning structure to take learning walks to the next level. It provides a process to deepen inquiry and focus teacher observations and learning."
"Lab Class provided a structured experience that allowed the West Gate educators the opportunity to take control of our learning and that of our students. Our team used qualitative and quantitative data to determine the overall focus of our inquiry. As a team we designed and implemented the instruction, observed marker students as they experienced the learning, and reflected on our joint observations to explore possible next steps for instruction and teacher/student learning.
As the focus was not on individual practice but on student learning and the conditions that were present to support student growth, our educators gained the confidence to take risks in trying new modes of instruction to observe the effect on student learning. They gathered data about the conditions that existed that fostered the learning. And finally determined strategies to extend the learning. "
"An excellent model for effective, engaging and meaningful professional development. The Lab Class model embraces what we know to be effective strategies and methodologies in the classroom, and integrates those standards of learning into an exceptional model of professional development. It only makes sense that the strategies and methods effectively used in the classroom be transferred to methods of professional learning for the adult learner. Lab Class should be the new standard for professional development"
Cuprins
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CHAPTER 1: AN OVERVIEW OF LAB CLASS
What Is Lab Class?
The Lab Class Model—Step by Step
Rationale for Lab Class
Goals of Lab Class
Considerations for Launching Lab Class
Organizational Models of Lab Class
CHAPTER 2: THE LAUNCH MEETING
Determine an Overall Focus for Lab Class
Narrow the Focus
Theories of Action
Learn to Be Descriptive
Lab Class Simulation
Select Marker Students
Document Student Learning
Document Teacher Learning
Ethical Considerations When Documenting Student and Teacher Learning
Create and Discuss Norms
Establish the Schedule for Lab Class
Troubleshooting Tips
CHAPTER 3: ENGAGING IN LAB CLASS
Classroom Observations
Analysis of Observations
Cluster Observations and Determine Trends
Identify Conditions
Revisit the Inquiry Question and Theories of Action
Determine Next Steps: What Does the Research Say?
Proposed Agendas for Lab Class
Troubleshooting Tips
CHAPTER 4: CONSOLIDATION AND CULMINATION OF LAB CLASS
Reflect on the Learning
Develop a Communication Plan
Proposed Agendas for the Consolidation Meeting
CHAPTER 5: LAB CLASS EXAMPLES
Lab Class One: Multiple Teachers/One School
Lab Class Two: Multiple Teachers/Multiple Schools
Lab Class Three: Multiple Schools/One Teacher
Conclusion and Discussion
FINAL THOUGHTS
APPENDIX
Template A: Determine a Focus
Template B: Develop Your Team’s Inquiry Question
Template C: Data Collection for Student Learning
Template D: Data Collection for Teacher Reflection and Professional Learning
Template E: Teacher Reflection—Sample One
Template F: Teacher Reflection—Sample Two
Template G: Teacher Reflection—Sample Three
Template H: Supports Needed and Next Steps
Template I: Final Report Template—Sample One
Template J: Final Report Template—Sample Two
Template K: Lab Class Feedback—Exit Ticket
Template L: Lab Class Feedback—Survey
REFERENCES
INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CHAPTER 1: AN OVERVIEW OF LAB CLASS
What Is Lab Class?
The Lab Class Model—Step by Step
Rationale for Lab Class
Goals of Lab Class
Considerations for Launching Lab Class
Organizational Models of Lab Class
CHAPTER 2: THE LAUNCH MEETING
Determine an Overall Focus for Lab Class
Narrow the Focus
Theories of Action
Learn to Be Descriptive
Lab Class Simulation
Select Marker Students
Document Student Learning
Document Teacher Learning
Ethical Considerations When Documenting Student and Teacher Learning
Create and Discuss Norms
Establish the Schedule for Lab Class
Troubleshooting Tips
CHAPTER 3: ENGAGING IN LAB CLASS
Classroom Observations
Analysis of Observations
Cluster Observations and Determine Trends
Identify Conditions
Revisit the Inquiry Question and Theories of Action
Determine Next Steps: What Does the Research Say?
Proposed Agendas for Lab Class
Troubleshooting Tips
CHAPTER 4: CONSOLIDATION AND CULMINATION OF LAB CLASS
Reflect on the Learning
Develop a Communication Plan
Proposed Agendas for the Consolidation Meeting
CHAPTER 5: LAB CLASS EXAMPLES
Lab Class One: Multiple Teachers/One School
Lab Class Two: Multiple Teachers/Multiple Schools
Lab Class Three: Multiple Schools/One Teacher
Conclusion and Discussion
FINAL THOUGHTS
APPENDIX
Template A: Determine a Focus
Template B: Develop Your Team’s Inquiry Question
Template C: Data Collection for Student Learning
Template D: Data Collection for Teacher Reflection and Professional Learning
Template E: Teacher Reflection—Sample One
Template F: Teacher Reflection—Sample Two
Template G: Teacher Reflection—Sample Three
Template H: Supports Needed and Next Steps
Template I: Final Report Template—Sample One
Template J: Final Report Template—Sample Two
Template K: Lab Class Feedback—Exit Ticket
Template L: Lab Class Feedback—Survey
REFERENCES
INDEX
Descriere
The
Lab
Class
model
helps
teachers
collaboratively
plan,
investigate,
and
develop
solutions
to
a
specific
problem
of
practice
by
observing
a
host
teacher's
classroom
through
the
eyes
of
students.