Transcript Setting Student Learner Expectations - galis
Technical College System of Georgia Office of Adult Education January 16, 2014
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Teleconference Overview
Introduction –
Leatricia A. Williams
, GPS Coordinator Presenters
Kerry Bankston
, Lead Instructor, Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Francia Browne,
Assistant Director, Cobb County School District
Danielle Steele
, Instructor, Chattahoochee Technical College Questions of Presenters Sharing from Others Closing Remarks –
Leatricia A. Williams
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Introduction
The Aim of the Workshop:
The aim of this session is to provide the audience of ABE/ASE instructors/practitioners with information and resources that are relevant; and identified as proven strategies used with your local program.
The Research Statement:
The writer of a research article asserts, “Generally speaking, students must understand what they are expected to learn before they can take responsibility for their own learning .” 4
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Francia Browne, Assistant Director Cobb -Paulding Adult Education Center “Setting Student Learner Expectations
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Learning Culture
High expectations for
all
students is one of the defining characteristics of school reform. Setting student learning expectations is important in academic success and needs to be made clear at the initial entrance stage —
orientation process
.
Students must understand what they are expected to learn before they can take responsibility for their own learning —this starts with a
well structured
and
informative
orientation process. One crucial step is the
pre-testing process
and what it means for the student or is an interviewing benefit —analysis and interpretation (TABE scores).
Orientation is a stepping stone that equates to program
retention
and
completions
which equals
academic success.
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Learning Culture
- Continued Effective
classroom management
is essential in setting learning. It enables students to understand what instructors expect them to know, understand, and be able to do.
A key factor of this component is
lesson planning
- using the
Madeline Hunter Instructional Model
(see model).
The Seven Components
: 1.
2.
Objectives Standards (benchmarks) 3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Anticipatory set (ice breaker) Teaching (input, modeling, checking for understanding) Guided practice/monitoring Closure Independent practice 8
Learning Culture
-Continued
Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan Components Objectives Standards Anticipatory Set Teaching Guided Practice/Monitoring Closure Independent Practice Activities
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Learning Culture
-Continued Students must see evidence of instructors and administrators as active participants in the learning process, such as,
Classroom Observations
.
Instructors play an important role in assisting students in setting learning expectations —they too must be active participants in the learning process. For example, engaging activities may include
professional development sessions , post-conferences , quarterly conferences, and participating in the implementation of their local instructors report cards.
When instructors establish high expectations for students this builds
self-esteem , increases confidence and improves academic performance.
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Cobb Paulding Adult Education Local Report Card 11
Relationships
Bill Daggett emphasizes the importance of establishing high expectations for
all
students –
relationships
-
know your students
.
Students ability levels require
differentiation
of instruction. Effective instruction requires
knowing
one’s students and
planning t
o address those needs with research-based strategies.
Skills Tutor
,
ITTS
(Instruction Targeted for TABE Success), and
Pre/GED
, provide direct and indirect instructional delivery.
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Relationships
-Continued These models may be used as supplements for direct learning and indirect/ online(distance learning).
Research based
online instructional models make it possible for students and instructors to reach goals enumerated in a student’s
Student Education Plan (SEP)
which is crucial to a student’s success in the program.
Instructor
planning
is essential in setting student learner expectations.
Students depend on and respond to
consistent expectations
and
feedback
from instructors.
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How GNTC’s Whitfield-Murray Campus Sets Expectations:
Orientation at TABE pretest Goal setting at orientation Orientation package Explanation of program and course offerings Adult Education Roadmap (ESL > ABE > GED > Post-Secondary) Behavior, dress code, attendance policy, recognition of achievement 15
How GNTC’s Whitfield-Murray Campus Sets Expectations:
Teachers orient students to classroom on Day 1 Teachers explain SEP on Day 1 Teachers conference with students regarding TABE pretest scores on Day 1 Teachers conference with students after post-test to reassess and update goals 16
How GNTC’s Whitfield-Murray Campus Sets Expectations
: Direct instruction classes have lesson plans with a daily agenda Transition services are explained during orientation 17
Adult Education Roadmap:
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Remember
: Not all students have a clear understanding of what their expectations even are. This dialogue is key!
Help students break large expectations (earn my GED) into smaller, short-term expectations, or “milestones” SMART goals!
S
pecific,
M
easurable,
A
chievable,
R
ealistic,
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ime-Bound 19
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The SEP
A contract A map A reference A record A key to successful communication
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tudent
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ducation
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The SEP as a Contract
Establish clearly the rules for the students Set tone for class for the rest of the semester Establish what to expect from the teacher 22
The SEP as a Map
Provide students with an outline of what they need to achieve Use both curriculum and GED standards Refer to daily 23
The SEP as a Reference
List additional resources for students Reminder of what student has learned Place to turn in case of absence 24
SEP as a Record
Witness learning process Record success (70% or higher mastery level) Record success 70% or higher mastery level) Study guide and reminder Interactive between teacher and student 25
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Adult Education Department GED® Mathematics SEP Spring Semester (Morning Class) - continued
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Conclusion
The SEP is a useful tool when used as a communication device between the student and teacher Integrating its daily use into the classroom will allow students a greater understanding of what to expect In doing so, the teacher will be helping the student to feel confident in their learning environment 30
Questions for the Presenters
Please say your name, program and location before asking your question
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Sharing of Ideas from other Adult Education Professionals
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Contact Information
Leatricia A. Williams
GPS Coordinator Office of Adult Education [email protected]
(404) 679-5234
Ms. Francia Browne
Assistant Director Cobb County School District [email protected]
Mr. Kerry Bankston
Lead Teacher Georgia Northwestern Technical College [email protected]
Ms. Danielle Steele
Instructor Chattahoochee Technical College [email protected]
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