Charlotte Verity Professional Learning (School Based)

Mathematics Progression Framework Website  Link: https://lpf.education.govt.nz/Live/home.aspx Username: charlottev Useful App: MORE INFO HERE The Framework is written to help students and teachers focus on developing the skills needed for 21st Century Learning. I enjoyed exploring and using the Framework, and completing the introduction and Maths learning modules with a colleague.  Key points * The Mathematics Framework has 8 aspects, covering mathematics & statistics learning. * The Framework spans from level 1 to late level 5 of the curriculum * Levels are designed around student progress, and are not restricted to a particular year level * There are a number of key learning steps for each aspect of maths & statistics * Each exemplar includes an annotation (explanation for teachers), problem and student answer * The annotation   highlights the  transferable  concepts or skills required How will I use this tool to improv...

Resource: Incredible Teachers by Carolyn Webster-Stratton, PH D Chapter 5 & IYT Workshop Since this workshop, I have been trying hard to: Focus on positive behaviours more than negative behaviours across the whole class. What you focus on will grow!  Circulating around the room to give 1:1 praise and encouragement Making my praise specific, and related to academic (e.g. thinking), social (e.g. managing your body; helping others)  Using proximity praise (i.e. noticing another child demonstrating the desired behaviour, and praising...thereby encouraging others to do the same). Doubling the impact e.g. having children who have persisted, shown kindness etc go and share their work with another teacher. We have discussed this at a team level and each of us has stickers and smiles at the ready for children send by other teachers to share their work Coaching children for academic behaviours e.g. persistence; focusing. I am now aware that children will develop these c...

RTLBs will gather during week 2, 5 and 8 during term 2 2016 Steps to complete an RTLB referral: 1. Get permission from Michelle (AP, SENCO) and Cath (SENCO SUPPORT).  2.  Obtain parent consent form (signed) and ensure parents are aware of learning or behaviour issues. 3. Ensure the following fields are entered: Status: incomplete     Area for support: individual (usually) Reason: ESOL (must have been at school in NZ two terms, without progression) or other If unsure - see SENCO leaders or leave it  NSN: National Student Number (etap - very important) 4. Press save frequently. 5. Load supporting documentation (e.g. running records etc). 6. Behaviour data - be specific  e.g. date, number of physical outbursts (eg hitting), length or tantrum or leaving classroom etc 7. Strategies/Interventions: this covers what you are doing in class / school. It does not cover external interventions. 8. Confirm the consent has been completed by: check ...