2. Our District Mission “ Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future.”
4. Tonight’s Focus Why lab classroom? What are the roles of participants? What leadership qualities will ensure success? How do we get started?
5. Reflecting on what we know… “ A phase in plan of four or five years ensures greater success than any attempt at a comprehensive launch. Patience pays off. The process builds unification and momentum.” --Koepf, M (2008) Synchronizing Success
6. Why Lab Classrooms? Encompasses the components of professional learning communities (Dufour & Eaker) Shared mission, vision, values Collaboration Collective inquiry Action orientation/experimentation Commitment to continuous improvement Results orientation Promotes professional growth, self-efficacy, & reflection Creates that common experience to further mutual understanding Includes research-based components of effective professional development (Darling-Hammond, et al 2009)
7. Participants say it all… Without a doubt lab classroom has been the most influential PD experience I have had in my teaching. I take things back and immediately implement them in my teaching and classroom.
8. “Every teacher needs to have the opportunity to participate in a lab classroom. It was so beneficial! The best part for me was being able to observe another teacher and then being able to talk with that teacher as well as the other participating teachers...to see the workshop model up and running in a “normal” setting is a whole different thing.”
9. What does a lab classroom look like? The Big Picture Options: 3-4 times/year Length of day Focus One host or rotating Include book study?
10. Components of a Day Pre-Observation Meeting Housekeeping Revisit previous observations & goals Establish focus for inquiry Norms Observation Debriefing Noticings Other questions/ideas Reflections Moving forward
13. Dinner Discussion: What qualities do you think are necessary for a successful host/facilitator/guest?
14. Setting personal goals Take a moment to talk with your elbow partners about what you hope to leave with today. Write your goal down in your notebook.
15.
16. Qualities for Success Guests Willingness to learn Participate in each component Host Not an “expert” Willingness to share practice
17. Facilitator Holds a philosophy of inquiry and openness Addresses climate & norms Leads collaborative discussions before & after observations Supports host Organizes & communicates schedule Prepares paperwork and materials
18. Getting Started Establish a focus Get support Lead with the willing Prepare students Handle logistics Provide support
22. Students Need… Familiarity: with an established schema Accountability: for the same expectations Confidence: in a united, committed community of adults --Koepf, M (2008), Synchronizing Success
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29. Closing Thoughts Our Story Continues… 2011-12 Grade level cohorts, rotating hosts Move to secondary Your Questions and Ideas?
30. Please contact us if you have questions! Lisa Madden lmadden@lapeerschools.org (810)538-1647 Karen Allmen kallmen@lapeerschools.org
31. Our District Mission “ Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future.”
Editor's Notes
Without a doubt lab classroom has been the most influential PD experience I have had in my teaching. I take things back and immediately implement them in my teaching and classroom.
