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Providing Classroom-Level CLASS™ Observation Feedback to Teachers
Who Are We?
• Focus on improving the effectiveness of teacher-child interactions
• Evidence-based offerings, proven to improve student outcomes
• Empowering educators
• Across age levels: birth–grade 12
Objectives
Attendees will• Look at effective feedback and its impact on
teacher motivation
• Explore best practice models of giving feedback to teachers
• Gain skills through discussion, reflection, and practice of ways to use this information to apply to their own unique programs
Introductions
Knowledge of the CLASS™ measure and related resources?• Know a little
• Use occasionally
• Use frequently and feel comfortable with the CLASS lens and language
The CLASS System
Interactions Matter
The CLASS System
Interactions and Learning
Interactions and Learning
Interactions and Learning
Interactions and Learning
Reviewing CLASS Content Knowledge
Your CLASS Knowledge
Organization of the Pre-K CLASS Tool
Pre-K CLASS Domains & Dimensions
Positive Climate
Negative Climate
Teacher Sensitivity
Regard for Student Perspectives
What is Emotional Support?
Behavior Management
Productivity
Instructional Learning Formats
What is Classroom Organization?
What is Instructional Support?
Concept Development
Quality of Feedback
Language Modeling
Aligning Data Collection Models with Your Organization’s Needs
Data Collection Models
Data Collection Models
Data Collection Models
Data Collection Models
Data Collection Models
Data Collection Models
Providing Feedback to Teachers
Your Feedback Approaches
Goal: Connect Observations with Professional Growth
Observation
FeedbackProfessional Growth
Characteristics of Effective Feedback
• Descriptive
• Aligned
• Specific
• Actionable
Observation
FeedbackProfessional Growth
Characteristics of Effective CLASS Observation Feedback
• Descriptive
• Aligned
• Specific
• Actionable
• Supportive
• Builds on strengths
CLASS Observation
FeedbackProfessional
Growth
Interactions Matter
Logistical Recommendations
When should we provide feedback?• When doing so is part of data collection goals
and plans
• When teachers have prior knowledge of the CLASS measure
• When classrooms were observed individually
Who should provide feedback? • Nonsupervisory staff
• Those with in-depth CLASS knowledge
Conversation Recommendations
1. Provide teachers with information.
2. Plan ahead.
3. Bring what you’ll need.
4. Cover key topics.
1. Provide Teachers with Information
• Importance of effective interactions
• Structure of the CLASS framework
• Reasons for the upcoming CLASS observation
• How CLASS observations work
2. Plan Ahead
• Study the score report and observer comments.
• Schedule a meeting with the teacher.
• Plan comments, following recommended practices.
• Focus on growth.
3. Bring What You’ll Need
• CLASS Dimensions Guide
• CLASS Manual
• Video clips (if video observation)
• Copy of score report
4. Cover Key Topics
• Importance of effective interactions
• Structure of the CLASS framework
• CLASS observation report
• Areas of strength and areas for growth
• Improvement plans
Let’s Practice!
Planning and Providing Feedback
1. Watch the video, noting specific interactions as they occur.
2. Review the fictionalized observation report.
3. Based on the observation report and your video observation notes, plan the feedback you’ll provide to this teacher.
4. Discuss or role-play provision of feedback in small groups.
5. Share your ideas with the whole group.
Discuss, Compare, and Refine
Supporting Professional Development
Providing a Meaningful Context for Feedback and Improvement
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development
The CLASS System and Additional Resources
Information Provides a Foundation for Improvement
Introduction to the CLASS Tool
Comprehensive Programs Help Ensure Accurate Data
CLASS Double Coding
CLASS Calibration
CLASS Train-the-Trainer
Program
CLASS Observation Training
Evidence-Based ResourcesImprove Teaching and Learning
Video Library
Looking at CLASSrooms
MyTeachingPartner™ Coaching
Making the Most of
Classroom Interactions
CLASS Discussion Toolkit
The CLASS System
Additional Thoughts
Thank you!
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