Because of our goal-setting conferences and STEM certification modules, I began to feel a need for personal growth. I found I was using the same instructional strategies day in and day out. If I was becoming bored with the monotony, I know my learners were too!
Coming back after Thanksgiving break, feeling rested and ready to conquer the next 15 days of learning opportunities, I now have the following sign hanging outside of Room 27.
I encourage all educators to either have a coworker come observe or set up an iPad to record a lesson. It's amazing to have an "outsider" perspective into your learning environment. During the 2015-2016 school year, I was on a campus that encouraged this process, 360 Reflection. The 360 Reflection process included recording a lesson, setting goals based on the digital artifact, discussions with our learning liaison and coworkers, classroom observations and student voice. All compiled to not only help me be a more focused, intentional teacher, but also made my students achieve a higher level of personal success!
Here's are a few examples of surveys I have used in our classroom:
Typically, I will post this in Google classroom, send an email or remind message or post on Skyward. One bit of advice I have is to keep it unanimous. Students will be more willing to share their exact feelings and thoughts if they know there will be no negative consequences.
What will you do to collect data to better improve your learning environment?
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