PD 2018-2019

2. We are an
organization of
learning, but we are
also a
learning organization.

3. O’Connor’s Classroom
Welcome
!

4. Objectives
• Teachers will collaborate with peers
to create presentations on best
teaching practices.
• Individuals will work with others
outside of their department, outside
of their typical social circle or other
type of clique.

5. 3 minutes
1.Make groups of 5 with..
2.People you don’t know
(that well).
3.Introduce yourselves.

6. Disclaimer
The ideas and opinions represented
in this PD do NOT necessarily reflect
the beliefs of the San Ramon Valley
Unified School District or San Ramon
Valley High School’s administration.
(or SRVEA)
Legal Stuff

7. 1. Think of a person in this
room you admire.
2. Think of 1-2 words why
you admire them.
3. Smile.
Do Now

8. Expectations
1.Stand up!
2.Your Last Name.
3.Their Last Name.
4.Share your 1-2 words. (no
explanation)
Peer Interaction (warm up)

9. Agenda:
Intro: Community
Legal Stuff: O’Connor’s Classroom
Do Now: Peer Interaction
Independent Practice: Presentations
Group Work: Critical Friends
Feedback: Socrative
______________________
Hidden Agenda: ?

11. Profile: O’Connor
Full Name: Chad Charles Leighton
Wiggin O’Connor
Born: Northeast (represent!)
Passion: Not being the smartest person in
the room.
Mission: Clique-busting / Communication
Sign: NOT Scorpio
Nicknames: Captain Chad, O’Connor
McGregor, Supreme Leader, Supreme
Leader O’Connor McGregor (SLOM),
Funtime Bobby.

12. Best Practices
What is the BEST strategy you use
with students?
Don’t be afraid to be brilliant.
Presentations

14. Round #1
1. Teacher presents (1 minute)
Group…
- No electronic devices
- Take notes
- No talking
Critical Friends

15. Round #2
2. Group discusses presentation (1
minute)
- Do NOT talk to presenter
- I wonder…
Presenter:
- No talking
- Notes (“Participant Wonders”)
Critical Friends

16. Round #3
3. Group discusses presentation
(90 seconds)
- Open conversation.
- Respond to questions.
- Smile.
Critical Friends

17. O’Connor’s Classroom

18. O’Connor’s Classroom
Welcome
!

19. Concept: The Holocaust
Notes: Holocaust
• Beginnings:
As Eastern Europe was taken over by Germany,
became a backyard for the Nazis, where the
ugliest parts of their plan could be carried out.
By late 1941, the first Jews from Germany and
western Europe were gathered and moved,
along with many other minorities, to
concentration camps in Poland, Czechoslovakia,
Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, and western Russia,
where they were first used as slaves and then
murdered.

20. Concept: The Holocaust
Notes: Holocaust
• U.S. Involvement:

21. Classroom Question
• Watch the video.
• Answer the questions.
• Update your notes.
Video Analysis

22. 5. Summary:
In 5-8 sentences summarize
today’s notes in the Summary
section of your Cornell Notes.
Ask a question!
Make sure you mention all
keywords/ concepts!!!
Cornell Notes

23. You need to…
• Read rubrics
• Ask clarifying questions
• Do the work!
Third Quarter Grades

24. Why were German citizens so
easily influenced by the Nazi
movement?
National Socialism

25. Preparation:
- Each person shares for one
minute.
- Group listens, take notes (paper).
- Group formulates a positive and
negative view of WW2 w/
evidence (T-Chart).
Philosophical Chairs

26. Preparation:
Support your argument with:
- Today’s articles
- Cornell Notes
- Google Classroom
assignments
- Propaganda Posters!!
Philosophical Chairs

27. Philosophical Chairs
Agree
Be ready to explain / defend your choice…
DisagreeUnsure
An intellectual game…
VOTE with movement.

28. Injustices:
- Pink Stapler (Herman)
- Chromebook charger.
Repercussions:
- No food (class)
- Restricted bathroom use (class)
Agency

29. Inquiry
Ask questions!

30. Café Rules:
- Complete 5 dishes (spend $30).
- 1 appetizer; 1 entrée; 2 side
dishes; dessert.
- Mind the “Chomping Time.”
- One dish at a time!
- Completed this period!
O’Connor’s Historic Café