Tosa Tribune February 09

TOSA Tribune Intermediate Edition February 2009*Volume 3*Issue 6

3rd and 4th Grade Investigations Workshop Tuesday, February 17 4:00 – 6:30 P.M. Main Street Library Luigi’s Pizza for Supper ~I transferred the R.S.V.P.s … please let me know if you are UNABLE to attend.

M.A.P.

“The Super-Bowl of Academics” Remember to practice the way you play.

New Brain-Based Learning PD Opportunity Midwest Investigations Users’ Conference July 15, 2009

Saturday, March 14 from 9-3

*Possible 1 hour Lindenwood Credit pending approval *Location to be announced at a later date *R.S.V.P. [email protected]

All Grade Levels Welcome to Attend

Countdown to M.A.P. Student achievement continues to be the primary focus in Nixa. Please do not hesitate to contact a TOSA if you need any assistance in your classroom.

Learning Together

Monday, February 23rd PD Opportunities Comprehension Strategies with Debby Money [email protected]

Rock -N- Roll Classroom with Cheryl Dick [email protected]

~Third Grade M.A.P. Resources: www.cherylsclassroomtips.blogspot.com

~Fourth Grade M.A.P. Resources: www.cherylsclassroomtips4th.blogspot.com

~Fifth Grade M.A.P. Resources: www.cherylsclassroomtips5th.blogspot.com

~Six Grade M.A.P. Resources: www.cherylsclassroomtips6th.blogspot.com

Science Performance Events with Barbara St. Clair [email protected]

Seven Proven Strategies for At Risk Students with Joana King [email protected]

Technology and MAP Prep with Lori Elliott [email protected]

Looking for a Review Idea? Try the Three-Step Interview

~Students interview a partner and each then share with teammates what they learned. Steps: 1. Teacher provides the interview (review) topic, states duration of interview, and provides think time. 2. In pairs (eyeball partners), Student A interviews Student B. 3. Pairs switch roles: Student B interviews Student A. 4. RoundRobin: Pairs pair to form groups of four. Each student, in turn, shares with the team what he/she learned in the interview. Kagan Cooperative Learning Structure received at 2009 Brain Expo in Newport Beach, CA www.kaganonline.com

********************************************** A healthy attitude is contagious, but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. ~Tom Stoppard British Playwright

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Teacher Resource: *For easier retrieval of previous blog items visit: www.teacherpage.com/classroomtips

Evaluate Your Lessons… 6- Students actively engaged in learning Authentic project work Cooperative learning Hands-on learning Problem-based learning Demonstrations Active research Higher order thinking evident 5- Student learning conversations Active conversation among students with most or all engaged (Appropriate within curriculum) Teacher initiated but not directed Higher order thinking evident 4- Teacher-led instruction Lecture Question and Answer Teacher Giving Directions Media Instruction with Teacher Interaction Discussion may occur, but instruction comes primarily from the teacher Higher order thinking is not evident. .

3- Students work with teacher engaged Students working on worksheets, book work, tests, video with teacher and students viewing Teacher assistance or support is evident Higher-order learning is not evident 2- Students work with teacher not engaged Students working on worksheets, book work, tests, video Teacher assistance or support is not evident Teacher may be grading papers, on the computer, etc. Higher-order learning is not evident. 1- Complete Disengagement Neither teacher nor students engaged in learning or teaching Watching videos or doing activities not related to curriculum *Inventory from Jerry Valentine’s Instructional Practices Rubric. http://rpdc.umr.edu/documents/Spring2007.pdf