Charlotte Verity Professional Learning (School Based)

Red notes are my next steps with my NE class Questions 1.     How can I provide more time for purposeful student talk (less teacher!) 2. How can I give think time: wait 5-10 seconds so children can think! 3. What can I do instead of ‘hands up’? (Nuthall) 4.    Can I u se reflector to reflect on / share children’s writing….can I also use reflector to share interactive whiteboard tools with class Think pair share  Compass partners (four students) Four square notes (for NE, this could be two square notes) Collaborative grouping ideas: cut up pictures – children find matching pieces and buddy with these children;  donut circle; role cards (compare with reciprocal reading roles) Jigsaw groups : could we do this across two classes, e.g. one teacher tells children about lizard food; another teacher tells children about their habitat…pair children to share. My hub colleague is keen! When can I do this? Walk and talk after writing Pair word blas...

I see this last week of term as a great opportunity to celebrate success and build relationships. I aim to do this by: * Undertaking literacy assessments (letter identification, PM word test, running records) and sharing success with both students and their whaanau. * Look back on our Inquiry unit as a hub, and reflect on what we have learnt (using our KWL chart or prior knowledge completed start of term. * Celebrate our jewel jar (almost full!) progress with a class party! To build relationships:  * I plan to use the more flexible timetable (Weds-Fri afternoons) to address social skills * Taking the time to talk with each child about their holiday plans / hopes * Thanking parent helpers * Key issues of late, and planned activity to match this challenge:        + Recognising/celebrating difference = compliments pop sticks, short pair challenges with children specifically paired (with a peer rather than close friend)       + Apple bullyi...