Peer Video Resources

2:25 This video on using talk moves for class participation is set in a math class, but can be relevant for many subject areas.

6:28 This video shows students creating higher level questions and using those questions to lead a whole group discussion,using complex text and incorporating  ELA Common Core Standards. 

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2:33 Don't let the young students fool you!  This shows the idea behind empowering students and making them experience disequilibrium; The puzzle/riddle aspect which the teacher shares is what the the rubric shares as 'metacognition'; getting students to think about thier thinking.  This could also be applied in science as well during scientific investigation. Questioning and Discussion; Student Feedback; Setting Procedures for Doing So

1:47 This video demonstrates another strategy to promote active listening skills during whole group discussion.

1:48 Scaffolding and Direct Instruction for proving and checking reliability

1:39 This teacher leads students in creating "Be sure to..." statements in order to communicate clear criteria, set goals for learning tasks, and involve students in committing to high-quality work.

1:43 Opportunities to integrate technology into the lesson for assessment and engagement

1:44 This video is good for student discussion and peer assessment

1:46 Teachers all want to promote student collaboration. One great way to do this is with strategic partners. Here are some tips to use when building collaborative teams with your students.

2:00 This video provides the purpose and strategies for using essential questions to introduce a unit. Consider the following questions: What makes a successful question? How could you use "essential questions" throughout a unit? What is the effect of asking a question rather than stating an objective?

1:20 Here's a classroom routine that builds upon previous successes of students. By allowing students to point out their achievements as they self-assess, it will likely lead to them continuing on a path to improved performance.

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5:05 Students become collaborators with adults to increase Motivation and Engagement. Steps discussed for students: 1. They have to feel okay 2. It has to matter to them 3. It has to be active in some way 4. It has to stretch them in some way 5. They need a coach 6. Then they have to use it (actively think, reflect on) 7. You have to plan your next steps. If students don't have an application or use for learning, there is an impact on engagement.

5:17 This video shows differentiated ELA instruction for ELL students specific to analyzing and responding in writing to text.

7:03 This video is an effective resource for use in covering large chunks of instructional objectives with direct instruction. It is very effective for domain 3 delivery of instruction.

7:03 This teacher varies the instructional groupings during direct instruction. For example, she pauses for small group discussions or individual notes so that the lecture is not all teacher-led.

7:03 The teacher breaks up direct instruction with student discussion and writing to learn moments that allow her students to process the learning. She also uses innovative technology seamlessly in the lesson. 

2:05 The teacher uses probing questions when circulating to elicit evidence of student understanding. This video mostly supports quality of questions and probing student thought.

2:29, This video talks about the importance of having a plan B

2:29 This video shows how to use assessment, through questioning and discussion, during a lesson to adjust the lesson based on student needs.  Planning is crucial.  

3:00 This video shows the importance of having a plan for misconceptions and for reteaching.

9:11 Vocabulary Jigsaw Engagement

Share the common core language and expectations with students!

2:26  This video demonstrates how to develop student understanding of the instructional outcomes (purpose and relevancy) using Common Core standards.