DESCRIPTION
In 2020–21, it’s critically important to build cultures and systems that promote authentic collaboration and growth, allow for healthy exchange of feedback, and support meaningful conversation about classroom observation and best practices. Schools’ shift to remote and hybrid learning modes -- and the nature of working in socially-distanced school communities -- has complicated the practice of classroom observation. In these unfamiliar classroom contexts, educators are evolving the skills and competencies for delivering effective teaching and offering meaningful feedback. This course will guide participants in developing practices that work in multiple modes (on-campus, hybrid, and online) and for complex situations, ultimately helping participants plan for a more mission- and values-aligned approach to observation.
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Deepen understanding about how to foster a school culture that supports effective observation and meaningful growth.
- Understand how “observation” in the online and hybrid space is different from typical classroom observations
- Prepare for pre- and post-observation communications and conversations that support a growth orientation in teachers and administrators
- Devise a strategy and tactical plan for engaging in observations in multiple modes for the 2020–2021 school year
COURSE FACILITATOR
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Andy Shaw -- As the Director of Professional Learning at the FolioCollaborative, Andy Shaw has the privilege of supporting Folio’s 160+ member schools in their efforts to support teacher growth and build communities that prioritize continuous adult learning. Andy has worked in both boarding and day schools, as a math teacher, a class dean, academic dean, and dean of curriculum and innovation. Most recently, Andy served as a design principal at a consulting firm supporting public schools and districts nationwide with professional development and strategy projects, ranging from instructional model change to leadership development to strategic planning.
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Sarah Hanawald -- Sarah Hanawald is the Assistant Head for Professional Development and New Programs at One Schoolhouse. Prior to her current role, she has served as an Academic Dean, a Technology Director, English TeacherDirector of Student Support at One Schoolhouse and was responsible for managing student progress and performance, creating effective support systems, and case-managing individual students. With twenty years of experience in five schools, she brings a range of experience in residential, day, K-12, co-ed, and single-gender classrooms and schools.
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COURSE FORMAT
This is a one-week asynchronous online course that takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete. The course opens on a Monday and concludes on a Sunday, with access through the following Friday.
TUITION
$200 for consortium school participants; $400 for all other participants. Use the link above to register.
Registration closes on at close-of-business on Monday, October 19, 2020, or when the course is at capacity.
Registration closes on at close-of-business on Monday, October 19, 2020, or when the course is at capacity.