The Best Teacher I Ever Had Was…

0Think of the best teacher you’ve ever had.

Why do you call her/him “The Best”?

What characteristics make that person stand out in your memory?

0Write 1 characteristic per sticky-note in a word or short phrase <Silent Activity – 3 minutes>

0 Sort these characteristics into the 4 domains & discuss <Group activity – 5 minutes>

0Debrief the process <Whole-Group activity>

Summary Jigsaw

0 Read your group’s summary silently, taking notes as you go. <Silent Activity – 5 minutes>

0 Number off by 4 & join groups by number

0 All 1s together, all 2s together, etc.

0 Discuss your group’s summary. <Small Groups – 5 minutes>

What stands out to you and why?

Did you notice or miss something others did not?

0 Return to tables, teach your summary to the others, and learn about their summaries, too!

0 Discuss, then debrief the process

Common Themes

0 Self-select 1 of the Common Themes to read (pages 32-38)

0Think As You Read: <Silent Activity – 3 minutes>

How do you/could you incorporate this theme into the work you do in each of the 4 Domains?

0Discuss these ideas with others who selected the same Common Theme. <Small Groups – 5 minutes>

0Report out & discuss with the whole group

Next Meeting…

0On Your OwnRead about Domains 1 & 2

0Together We Will:Analyze Characteristics of Danielson’s Rubrics

Practice “Metacognition”

Self-Select Goals for Challenge Areas

February 15, 2012

3:45 pm, Board Room