An ISB Teacher
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Regularly reads current research via online platforms (podcasts, twitter, peer reviewed articles). Try new strategies to see what works with the students in front of you.
Peer Observations
Take risks in the classroom that are supported by research based practices.
Planning, using resources and strategies which are research-based and best practice for particular needs of students.
Meets regularly with colleagues to plan, standardize assessments, come up with ideas...
Finds and shares new ideas and resources and contributes to learning teams and initiatives.
Respects others’ time by being prepared for meetings.
Teachers share ideas, strategies and resources to aid student learning
Professional Learning Community
By consistently providing the sources for the information you present in the class.
By questioning, wondering (KWL chart), defining, describing, explaining and giving real-life examples.
By modelling and adapting learning methods in order to help students to reach their goals.
Model failure and how to learn from it.
Models academic risk taking and normalizing failure.
Scaffolds learning opportunities and gradual release of responsibility
Choice of how they demonstrate what they have learned.
Student led conferences.
Extended learning opportunities.
Emphasize growth and personal successes, so students understand empowerment.
Have students reflect on their learning: What? Why? How?
Provides exemplars, clear goals and shares assessment tools with students. Provides constructive feedback.
Teachers provide clear assessment criteria.
Variety of text based resources (no set textbooks).
Access to a variety of Technology.
Field Trips.
Connect with other schools in order to collaborate.
Access experts in field outside of community.