A large part of this day was focused around assessment both formative and summative and how that as teachers we are always looking for ways to have the most positive effect on our students.
With this is mind the idea that Assessment is a collaborative endevour between both teacher and student and needs to drive our learners to be on-board with asessment so they can actively particpate in the assessment tasks. Early this week we had completed our PAT tests with one student in particular not doing as well as I had expected for exactly this reason - So this idea (not new but timely reminder) was good.
Another key focus area today has been based around Learning Intentions and Success Criteria. Again not new infromation but was good to look at it again from a New Curriclum point of view and relates specifically to our school and cluster goal this year 'being the year of the learner'.
GOAL: For all our learners to understand what progress in reading looks like and to recognise the progress they are making.
was looking at the NZCER assist data (PAT results) as this has been a new process for me this year and being the 'geek' that I am delving deeper into this data, and even finding my way around this site has been useful.
Next steps...
I am also looking forward to re-designing my reading planning so it is more student friendly, which is always a big push for me. This makes it easy for our students to navigate their learning but also provides both structure and support that is required to make the shifts in learning that we all want.
My challenge will be ensuring that supports are in place to enable students to to work independently on their learning. While for some of the learners this will be instinct, for some this will be a real struggle.
I also have a cluster of students who have really brought into the idea of 'increasing the number of students in our class that are reading for enjoyment' so finding time to support our collective motivation and focus in this is key as well. Needing to timetable opportunties for students to work towards this shared classroom goal will both add buy-in from others as well as keep the momentum going for this goal.
Kariene, I have enjoyed listening in on our lessons and having discussions with your students about their reading. The students have come up with some great ideas around how they can support their classmates who are not so keen on reading. The jump from Year 2 to Year 4 has been huge for you and I really appreciate the energy and time you are putting in to understanding the curriculum expectations for this year group and everything that is involved with that. Your students are lucky to have you as their teacher.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle. I appreciate your encouragement both in supporting me to complete this RPI but also in the day to day classroom environment.
ReplyDeleteThe students are very excited about this learning journey and its also great to have Nicola fully taking on all the changes as we make them. We are very lucky to have such a supportive team.
I think navigating the curriculum changes has actually been the hardest part of the shift as its not just the expecations shifting but also the process (both perceived and real) with the new curriculum evolving. Reading has been the hardest part for our whole Phase 2 team to get our heads around and is definatly a work in progress.
Kia ora Kariene,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your Reflection on Day 2 of the Reading Practice Intensive. I enjoyed reading about the connections you have made to the content and also seeing the kōrero between you and Michelle above.
Both in your blog post and in the comments, you've identified the very real and challenging space education as in currently, as well as the new stretch you're finding in your new role. I agree with Michelle, what lucky kids!
It's so rewarding to read that your learners are so invested in actively building a culture of reading in their own classroom to encourage all to be reading for enjoyment. It's wonderful what shared goals can do for progress! You're making really clear for them the more affective tendences that they can be aware of and create a sense of action and urgency around.
Thanks for your wonderful engagement on Day 2 and I look forward to hearing how your own taskboard creation is going. Remember you don't need to recreate all aspects - feel free to use much of what is already there and just add your own flavour to it, fitting with your classroom programme.
Ngā mihi nui,
Amie Williams
RPI Coach
Manaiakalani Programme