Sunday, December 08, 2013

Staff Development Plan

I've managed to complete the staff development plan from week 2, could you please provide input or offer suggestions for improvement so I can complete week 4. Thanks!

Session Purpose: The purpose of the session is to engage the learner in hands on problem solving activities that also encourage teamwork.
 
Learning Objective to Be Addressed: Learn basic mathematic vocabulary and utilize teamwork to determine perimeter and area of different objects.
Approving Principal:
Presentation Date: Jan. 27, 2014
Grade Level:
3-5
Facilitator:
Saldana
Location:
Cafeteria
Start Time:
3:45
End-Time:
4:30
 
Learner-Centered Activity
Purpose
Description
Steps
Estimated Time
Introduction
To set the stage for the learners by giving them a brief overview of the agenda.
Share the idea behind this professional development by utilizing data.
1)    Welcome the learners to the professional development by greeting them at the door.
2)    Have learners sign in as they come and have a seat.
3)    Display data from AEIS report as well as specific TEKS regarding to the topic.
4)    Inform the learners of the agenda for this brief meeting. 
5 minutes
Vocabulary foldable based on measurement
Form/gain background knowledge based on what leaners already know pertaining to the topic.
Learners will discuss words pertaining to the topic and create a foldable for their vocabulary, with the word, definition and an example.
1)    Have learners voice their knowledge of words pertaining to the topic and jot down on a chart paper infront of group.
2)    Choose about 4 words that fit the topic well and will assist in the activity.
3)    Have learners fold the provided paper that was placed on their table into quads and cut horizontally on the flaps.
4)    Learners will write the words on the outside of the foldable, create a definition for the word and write it on the interior of the foldable. Once the word and the definition are complete, they will draw an example of the word.
5)    Explain that the foldable is available for their use should they need it in the next activity.
10 minutes
Scavenger hunt to find perimeter and area while working in a group
Learners engage in a hands on activity that requires collaboration and teamwork.
Learners will go out and find objects that have a particular perimeter or area based off the given information. They will work together to find as many objects while working together.
1)    Explain the rules of the activity.
2)    Learners will disperse into teams based on their seating to go out into the school and find objects that fit the length using the given answers.
3)    They will be given a handout that allows room to show work and with given answers. Each team will be given a ruler to assist in measuring objects they find.
4)    Explain that there will be an announcement when five minutes remain and another telling them to return to their meeting room.
5)    The idea behind the activity is for the team to work together and find different objects with perimeters and area while utilizing the standard measurement tool of a ruler. Learners will need to work together to think of objects that work to fit the answers on the handout.
20 minutes
Group feedback and sharing
Hear learners voice and have them share their gains.
Learners will voice their experiences about the activity and share their findings.
1)    As learners return back to the meeting room they will grab refreshments before sharing their findings.
5 minutes
Evaluation of activities and engagement
Gain feedback from learners about the session
Have the learners complete an evaluation based on their feelings toward the session, provide areas for improvements and describe any weaknesses in the professional development.
1)    Distribute a hard copied evaluation for teachers to provide feedback about the professional development they just completed.
5 minutes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I like the idea that you are looking at Math Vocabulary. I am a Math Teacher as well and this is very frustrating when students do not understand the vocabulary needed. The scavenger hunt is a great idea. This will keep the faculty engaged. The only thing I could think of to look at was may include an area where you could use this at different grade levels depending on what level of school you are going to present this too. I am a 6th grade teacher and this would be great to use for all 3 grade levels 6-8 so that everyone uses the same information and all use the same vocabulary. Great concept.

Unknown said...

Marissa, your professional development course is amazing! It is educational, fun, entertaining, and so much more. I love the foldable activity. What a great idea! I will definitely be borrowing that idea and using it with my 4th grade students. I also love how you included the idea of giving your attendees a refreshment. Great work! I do have one question: is this purpose of this staff development to teach the teachers a lesson on perimeter so that they can take it back to their classroom to teach their students? If so, I would add that to your purpose just so its more clear.
Besides that, AMAZING job!