Note that I'm using the term "facilitator" to mean the person who plans and designs agendas as well as who guides a team through processes outlined on an agenda
The Art of Facilitating Teacher Teams | Edutopia - 0 views
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The purpose of the meeting and desired outcomes are articulated and connected to the school's vision, mission, and big goals
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a variety of structures or protocols to meet the desired outcomes.
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Modern Professional Learning: Connecting PLCs With PLNs | Edutopia - 0 views
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a Professional Learning Community is "a group of educators that meets regularly, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students."
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A PLC is made up of "a school's professional staff members who continuously seek to find answers through inquiry and act on their learning to improve student learning.
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Teachers who work in more supportive environments become more effective at raising student achievement on standardized tests over time than do teachers who work in less supportive environments.
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How To Make The Most Of Your 10 Minutes With The Teacher : NPR Ed : NPR - 0 views
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Spin the conversation forward and ask what you can do to help.Parent-teacher conferences are no longer a once-a-year check-in; they can provide useful insight for immediate and clear next steps."Conferences are now a progress report timed so parents can actually do something about what they learn from teachers,"
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If teachers bring up areas for improvement, don't get defensive, says Holmes, the elementary school assistant principal.
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Don't be shy to ask your child's teacher to explain what a certain educational word means.
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How to Design Better Tests, Based on the Research | Edutopia - 0 views
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To help address test anxiety, researchers recommend setting aside a little time for simple writing or self-talk exercises before the test—they allow students to shore up their confidence, recall their test-taking strategies, and put the exam into perspective.
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Students who study moderately should get roughly 70 to 80 percent of the questions correct.
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Don’t start a test with challenging questions; let students ease into a test. Asking difficult questions to probe for deep knowledge is important, but remember that confidence and mindset can dramatically affect outcomes—and therefore muddy the waters of your assessment.
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