Practice Three
Practice Three
Learners are taught thoroughly and to mastery, ensuring success for all. Whole group instruction is interwoven with flexible group instruction and individual instruction.
Implementation Basics| Practice #3 Implementation Evaluation and Goal Setting
Life Principles, Expectations, and Quotes|Hand Sign for Practice #3
Practice Connections|Practice #3 Characteristics of Implementation|Research
Literature|Vocabulary|Music & Video Links|Learning Strategies
Implementation Basics
- Practice #3 Introduction - The 'WHY?', 'WHERE?', 'WHEN?', Benefits, Objections, and Response
- Practice #3 Quick Implementation Guide - Purpose, Quotes, and Questions to evaluate implementation
- Practice #3 Implementation Ideas- 24 Practice application ideas and resources
- G.E. Implementation Rubric - Contains a rubric for all 17 Practices
- Life Principles Eight Expectations Click on links for digital downloads of resources
- Motivate Learners by Building a Dream/Vision - This piece addresses the importance of using the Power of Vision for setting goals based on the foundation of the Great Expectations tenets.
- First Eight Days of School - poster for Elementary
Practice #3 Implementation Evaluation And Goal Setting
- Practice #3 Implementation Evaluation - (Printable) This instrument may be used as an individual or building-wide evaluation of the implementation for Practice #3. Its use to establish goals for growth is encouraged.
- Goal Setting for Practice #3 - Includes Examples below.
The following documents may be used to set goals and work through planning the implementation of Practice #3.- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process - This is the 5 step decision-making process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Process
- Goal Setting Worksheet
- Goal Planning Worksheet
- Goal Progress Worksheet
- Basic C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Worksheet- may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
- Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet
- Practice #3 C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Worksheet Example
- Practice #3 Simplified Goal Setting Example
- Practice #3 Goal Planning Worksheet Example
- Practice #3 Goal Progress Example
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels
Click icon for quick access to multiple GE RESOURCES.
Click icon for quick access to multiple web resources containing lesson plans, tools for learners, etc.
Life Principles, Expectations, And Quotes
- Life Principles: Cooperation, Perseverance and Effort (Links to multiple resources)
- COOPERATION – Dictionary Link ; Spanish -la cooperatión
- PERSEVERANCE - Dictionary link; Spanish - la perseverancia
- EFFORT - Dictionary link; Spanish - el esfuerzo
- Expectations:
- Expectation One - We will value one another as unique and special individuals. (printable poster)
Select level: (multiple resources)
High School
Middle School
Elementary - Expectation Six - We will recognize every effort and applaud it.
(printable poster)
Select level: (multiple resources)
High School
Middle School
Elementary
- Expectation One - We will value one another as unique and special individuals. (printable poster)
- Quote:( Resource Sheets of quotes and links to printable posters)
Quotes about COOPERATION
Quotes about PERSEVERANCE
Quotes about EFFORT - Basic Tenets, Eight Expectations, and 17 Practices - All three in one document
Hand Sign For Practice Three
Practice - Make a palm down ‘A’ and move it back and forth across the left index finger.
Three - May be done palm in or out
Practice Connections:
Practice 1 - Educators and learners model desired behaviors and attitudes such as those set forth in the Life Principles and the Eight Expectations for Living.
Practice 4 - Learning experiences are integrated, related to the real world, reviewed consistently and connected to subsequent curricula.
Practice 5 - Critical thinking skills are taught.
Practice 6 - The evironment is non-threatening and conducive to risk-taking. Mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and grow.
Practice 7 - Memory work, recitations and/or writing occur daily. These enhance character development and effective communication skills while extending curricula.
Practice 10 - Learner's work is displayed in some form. Positive and timely feedback is provided through oral and/or written commentary.
Practice 12 - Learners assume responsibility for their own behavior. Their choices determine consequences.
Practice 14 - All learners experience success. The educator guarantees it by comparing learners to their own past performance, not the performance of others. Learners are showcased, and past failures are disregarded.
Practice 15 - Educators teach on their feet, thus utilizing proximity. They engage learnes personally, hold high expectations of learners, and should not limit learners to grade level or perceived ability.
Practice 17 - Educators and Learners celebrate the successes of others.
Practice Three Characteristics Of Implementation
Includes links to online resources to assist in implementation under each characteristic.
1. Build relationships with and between all members of the learning environment.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Develop Positive Relationships – Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music. Click on the appropriate level.
- Modeling Desired Behaviors - Resources - Websites and Other Materials includes activities, songs, etc
- Strategies for use of the Magic Triad
- Strategies for Respect
- Neck Up, Check Up – poster
- 8 Ways to Build A Trusting Relationship
2. Use anticipatory activities to engage learners, build on prior knowledge, and emotionally connect the learners to content.
- What Questions Did You Ask Today? 3:55 min. Excellent video giving basic questions about questioning
- Question Game 4x4 Task Card
- Tips for Using Graphic Organizers
- Explanation of Mind Maps -
- KWL KWL Chart and Resources
- Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One, Page Two - graphic organizer Hand'y Curriculum Connections - Digital download
- 2 Concept Venn Diagram
- T Chart
- Resource for a Variety of Printable Graphic Organizers - English and Spanish versions
- Graphic Organizer: 2 Circle Venn Diagram - example of an interactive graphic organizers through Britannica Digital Resources
3. Design learning events that offer choice, challenge thinking and are applicable to real life.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles
- All Life Principles
- CHOICE - Resource unit of materials that include a decision-making process with examples - May be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, or problem-solving for all ages.
- Processing Tools for Choice
- http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/104020/chapters/Laying-the-Foundation-for-a-Classroom-of-Choice.aspx - Article on Laying a Foundation for a Classroom of Choice by Jonathan Erwin
- M – Make It Happen! - Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music.
Click on the appropriate level. - 8 Keys to Employability
- Rise and Shine Ideas
- https://www.childrensmuseum.org/educators/classroom-resources - Resources including downloadable units for K-2, 3-5, and 6-9th grades
4. Help learners set realistic, achievable goals and to evaluate outcomes based on well-defined criteria. Coach to build rubrics and self-evaluation tolls that will guide their progress to desired results.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels
- Goal Setting Worksheet Simplified
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Cooperation QFT Lessonwith Self-reflection at the end
- Effort QFT Lesson with Self-reflection at the end
- GE Implementation Rubrics - Contains a rubric for all 17 Practices
- Rubric for Assessment of Procedure Implementation
- Rubrics for teachers | Teacherplanet.com - free online resource for teachers
5. Set up opportunities for learners to experiencesuccess. Identify individual strengths, encourage efforts and give learners specific feedback.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Praise/Encouragement
- M – Make It Happen! - Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music.
Click on the appropriate level. - Self-reflection Strategies
- Rise and Shine Ideas
- Strategies for Use of the Magic Triad
- 50 Ways to Recognize Effort in Elementary
- Free Ways to Recognize Effort - Poster; 4x4 Task Cards - page 1 and page 2- All Grade Levels
- Celebrations
- Celebration Cards Set One (1-24) Digital download
- Celebration Cards Set Two (24-48) Digital download
6. Stimulate discussion during the reading of text. Encourage learners to ask questions nd discuss possible answers among themselves. Keep learners engaged in their reading by providing tasks that demand active involvement.
Implementation Online Resources:
- QFT – Question Formulation Technique
- Question Game 4x4 Task Card
- Mind Map Template
- KWL KWL Chart and Resources
- ‘Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One, Page Two - graphic organizer
- Venn Diagram
- T Chart
- Resource for a Variety of Printable Graphic Organizers - English and Spanish versions
- Mini Booklet Directions - How-to instructions for making a mini booklet
- Open and Closed Questions
- Whole Group Discussion
7. Use of cooperative learning structures and projects to involve/engage every learner in applying the concepts learned.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Cooperative Learning
- Strategies for Pairing Learners
- State Changes
- 4x4 Task Cards with State Changes
8. Set high expectations; use motivation and encouragement and praise for efforts. Instruct and systematically practice the skills required for any task the learner is asked to do.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels
- Goal Setting Worksheet Simplified
- Celebrations
- Celebration Cards Set One (1-24) Digital download
- Celebration Cards Set Two (24-48) Digital download
- Praise/Encouragement
- 7 Tips for Motivating Learners
- Modeling desired behaviors Resources - Websites and Other Materials – includes activities, songs, etc
- Procedures
- 50 Ways to Recognize Effort in Elementary
- Lesson Strategies for Enthusiasm
9. Provide intensive and specific modifications for learners based on the level of mastery and need.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels
- Academic Progress Chart- To chart grade progress (if not using online program)
- GE Implementation Rubrics
- Rubric for Assessment of Procedure Implementation
- Rubrics for teachers | Teacherplanet.com - free online resource for rubrics
- Practice #3 Implementation Ideas
- Classroom Procedures Evaluation Checklist
- Self-reflection Strategies
- Service Resources - Books, videos, real life stories, websites and other materials
10. Use proximity and monitoring to maintain attention to task, to offer support and to observe progress to promote optimal effort/success.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Vision, Goal Setting, and Reflection(select grade level for each)
- Goal Progress Analysis Chart
- Goal Setting: Elem. Middle S. High S.
- Lessons and Strategies for Self-reflection Elem. Middle S. High S.
- Self Reflection Writing Stems 4x4 – Printable cards - 4 copies per page
Research
- Rationale for 17 Practices - Practice 2 - pages 8-9
- Choice Theory by William Glasser
- Mastery Teaching by Dr. Ruby Payne
- Marzano Study
- Watching this, your brain will not be the same Dr. Laura Boyd Ted Talk 14:24 min. What we know about the brain - Research on how learning occurs.
- http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/104020/chapters/Laying-the-Foundation-for-a-Classroom-of-Choice.aspx - Article on Laying a Foundation for a Classroom of Choice by Jonathan Erwin
Literature
Educator:
- Cooperation Resources Elem and MS/HS - Songs, Videos, Websites, etc.
- Perseverance Resources - Websites and Other Materials
- Effort Resources - Websites and Other Materials
Learner:
See Literature resources for each of these:
- Expectation One - We will value one another as unique and special individuals. (printable poster)
Select level: (multiple resources for literature lessons) - Expectation Six - We will recognize every effort and applaud it. (printable poster)
Select level: (multiple resources for literature lessons) - Cooperation Literature Lessons
1. Elem Fable 1 and Fable 2
2. MS/HS Fable 1 and Fable 2 and Lyric Poem - Effort Literature Lessons
1. Elementary Fable and Myth
2. MS/HS Fable and Myth - Perseverance Literature Lessons
1. Elementary
2. MS/HS
Vocabulary
“Effort in Action”
Brainstorm words that describe how effort looks, sounds, and feels. In pairs create a list of 10 words that describe effort.
Join another pair, share lists, and add any new words. Join another group of 4 and repeat. The end result will be a list to be posted in the room for use and reflection.
Word Match
Create Word cards that may be cut in half. (See Template) Pre-print or have students write selected vocabulary on the cards. Pre-cut or have students cut. Collect and distribute randomly. Have students find the other half of their word card. Have pairs line up and share their word with the group.
- Word Wall Vocabulary:
endeavorperseverancemasteryproficiency - References:
Lexicon Resource Lower Elementary LexiconDictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
Music & Video Links
See G.E. Manual, pages 25 and 84 for QR codes to Classroom Practice #3 videos
- Music for the classroom - links to Music videos
See video link sections in: - Expectation One - We will value one another as unique and special individuals. (printable poster)
Select level: (multiple resources for literature lessons) - Expectation Six - We will recognize every effort and applaud it. (printable poster)
Select level: (multiple resources for literature lessons) - Videos: websites and other materials including songs, books, etc.
Learning Strategies
- Cooperative Learning
- Practice #3 Implementation Ideas
- QFT – Question Formulation Technique
- ‘Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One, Page Two - graphic organizer
- Lesson Strategies for Enthusiasm
- Music for the classroom - List of active music links to videos for use in the classroom
- Celebration - Fun quick celebrations for effort
- Brain Break - Elementary
- Brain Break - High School - contains links to lists of online Brain Breaks
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