RPI post day 2
I am learning a lot just by listening to the team and other teacher about what actually happens in other classrooms. So valuable.
More specifically, digging into the PAT data was helpful eg the lower percentage correct’ question types , setting up our own learner workbook to keep track of learning - with its clear links summarising from learners and their preferences, to deciding next steps from PAT data and linking this to LIs from the curriculum. I also love the next step link to ARB resources.
It was good to get a reminder about the usefulness of clear LIs and SCs - informed by curriculum but chunking them for learners
I totally agree with the team reiterating that what we learn must be implemented and sustained. So much PLD goes to waste in this way. I will implement and embed for good what is working as well as transfer to my team as much as possible. So far, I have implemented ground rules for extended discussion and will continue this, as well as ensuring I continue to use the information from the reader survey.
Over the next three weeks, I will trial
Further populate my teacher workbook and discuss what the achievement data is telling me for next steps
Develop my taskboard
Embed the routine of vocab task, read text, multichoice question practice, an LI task eg inference practice, create/share task eg a fluency recording
Implement clearer WALTs and SCs for reading. They always look the same and in the same place so learners are familiar with the routine and feel “we are in this together”
Start the bookchain
Getting kids up and running on Epic but using limits eg keywords
Kia ora Nicola,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your Reflection on Day 2 of the Reading Practice Intensive. I enjoyed reading about the connections you made around the flow on process from PAT data to ARBs. It's great to be able to help the learners get curious about the partnership we can create with them around their own assessments.
You've identified some wonderful next steps and I can hear the gravity and commitment in your intentions. What lucky kids! I really enjoyed reading that the Book Chain is to be one of these. What a wonderful space of agency for the kids. When we get them involved in the building of the classroom reading culture, this is super empowering!
I agree, so much PLD is never implemented due to time constaints etc in the classroom. One of the things about the RPI that can ease this is that we attempt to resource you as much as possible. As you've experienced with Ground Rules for Talk, sometimes it's the simple tools we give you to take away and use that can be really effective and time efficient in the classroom, as well as building skillsets within our learners that extend across the currriculum. What a win! What kinds of discussion prompts are you finding create the best conversation pieces for your particular class?
Thanks for your wonderful engagement on Day 2 and I look forward to hearing how your own taskboard creation is going. Remember you don't need to recreate all aspects - feel free to use much of what is already there and just add your own flavour to it, fitting with your classroom programme.
Ngā mihi nui,
Amie Williams
RPI Coach
Manaiakalani Programme