Throughout The Massachusetts Educator Evaluation Rubric we see the word "collaboration" multiple times. In today's world, and perhaps for all time, collaboration plays an important role when it comes to learning/teaching success. Element 4C1: Professional Collaboration outlines specific actions and attributes of productive professional collaboration. This element left me with the following questions for the year ahead:What professional time will be set aside for professional collaboration related to grade-level teams and PLCs (professional learning communities)?
What norms, protocols, rituals, roles, and routines will we create to structure and promote positive, proactive collaboration?
Will we work together to design standards-base units, and what structure or template will we use to lead that effort? I plan to share the unit design template I created in response to the new MA Evaluation framework.
What processes will we use to determine optimal interventions with regard to learning success for all students?
The system I work in has been responding to research in education in a timely manner. We have had PLCs in place for a couple of years, and plan to advance our efforts in this regard next year. I'm looking forward to this collegial work and growth.
Guided Reflection #29
As you reflect on element 4C1, read the standard, indicator, element, criteria, key points, and questions below. Use the grid to reflect make notes related to this element's implications for your own practice. I’ve included an example of my own self analysis for your review if desired.
Standard IV: Professional Culture. The teacher promotes the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice.
Indicator IV-C. Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with colleagues on a wide range of tasks.
Element 4C1: Professional Collaboration
Criteria (exemplary)
Supports and collaborates with colleagues in areas such as developing standards-based units, examining student work, analyzing student performance, and planning appropriate intervention. Is able to model this element.
Key Points/Questions:
Collaborates with Colleagues: How and when do you collaborate with colleagues effectively?
Developing standards-based units. What process do you and your colleagues use when developing standards-based units?
Examining student work. When do you and your colleagues analyze student work and performance? What structure do you use for those analyses?
Planning appropriate intervention. What process do you and your colleagues use to plan appropriate intervention?
Element 4B2: Professional Collaboration
My Self Analysis and Action Steps
Reflections' Links:
TeachFocus Website
Ma Educator Evaluation System Reflections and Supports