I have been working with colleagues at Culpeper Middle School on their implementation of the Unit Organizer Routine with students. I have been observed numerous times using the Unit Organizer in my classes and followed up with a debrief with teachers on personalizing use of the device and routine as well as planning next steps. I have also provided observation coaching (either in person or by video coaching) and feedback.
SUCCESSES: In general, our new teachers are developing fluency with the device and the linking steps. There is a great interest in SIM and using CERs with fidelity. Most new teachers have the goal this year of using the Unit Organizer Routine 3 times per week with fidelity. They have actively sought coaching and are receptive to feedback and improvement. There is good co-construction (partnership with students), appreciation for student voice, and alignment between units and assessments.
CHALLENGES: Teachers are working on getting all parts of cue-do- and review in one session. There is still the perception that launching a unit takes time away from instruction. There are questions about how much teacher-led input is too much, especially as concerns the unit self-test questions. To resolve these challenges, I rely on the guidebook and advise from my coach, our county literacy coordinator. We are working hard to strengthen Tier 1 instructional methods so that fewer students need additional interventions for essential skills or content mastery.
FEEDBACK FOR TEACHERS:
Used Expanded Map for school Demo Day
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTV0ZlYTNzeWpxT2lldDZxdERsZGQ5dDhBX0Vj/view?usp=sharing
Launched UO (second year teacher)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTODczVzdVLXhkcVl4NXpldnEyMUFFZVN0MHBz/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTUlA0d2xJLTl4b3ozYkV3NU9WaEZlZFdSbm1n/view?usp=sharing
Launched UO (new teacher)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTT0lQbktOYTI1T0dBNURVaktqQmhNN0NObGlJ/view?usp=sharing
SUCCESSES: In general, our new teachers are developing fluency with the device and the linking steps. There is a great interest in SIM and using CERs with fidelity. Most new teachers have the goal this year of using the Unit Organizer Routine 3 times per week with fidelity. They have actively sought coaching and are receptive to feedback and improvement. There is good co-construction (partnership with students), appreciation for student voice, and alignment between units and assessments.
CHALLENGES: Teachers are working on getting all parts of cue-do- and review in one session. There is still the perception that launching a unit takes time away from instruction. There are questions about how much teacher-led input is too much, especially as concerns the unit self-test questions. To resolve these challenges, I rely on the guidebook and advise from my coach, our county literacy coordinator. We are working hard to strengthen Tier 1 instructional methods so that fewer students need additional interventions for essential skills or content mastery.
FEEDBACK FOR TEACHERS:
Used Expanded Map for school Demo Day
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTV0ZlYTNzeWpxT2lldDZxdERsZGQ5dDhBX0Vj/view?usp=sharing
Launched UO (second year teacher)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTODczVzdVLXhkcVl4NXpldnEyMUFFZVN0MHBz/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTUlA0d2xJLTl4b3ozYkV3NU9WaEZlZFdSbm1n/view?usp=sharing
Launched UO (new teacher)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mCRUJUV9kTT0lQbktOYTI1T0dBNURVaktqQmhNN0NObGlJ/view?usp=sharing