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Mathematics Learning Walks:Focused Observations, Collaborative Conversations, and Effective Feedback Leading to School Improvement
Beth Schefelker Lee Ann PruskeMath Teaching Specialist Teacher In ResidenceMilwaukee Public Schools UW-Milwaukee [email protected] [email protected]
New Wisconsin Promise Conference January 9-10, 2006
Monona Terrace Madison, Wisconsin
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Current Status to Support High Quality Teaching
What are you currently doing in your school district to support high quality teaching?
What are some of the challenges you’ve encountered?
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Session Goals
To share one model of a mathematics focused Learning Walk
To demonstrate the collaboration developed between colleagues when observing and working in classrooms.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
F.J. Gaenslen School
Milwaukee Public Schools
640 students K3-8th 35% Special Needs
students 24 Regular
Education Teachers 16 Special
Education Teachers
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Gaenslen’s Learning Team
Administrator Math Teacher
Leader Literacy Coach Representatives
from the staff
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Purpose of a Learning Team
Nucleus of school planning for improving instruction and student achievement
Drive school implementation of the district Comprehensive Mathematics Framework
Build a school math learning community
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Premise of Math Learning Walks
MPS district-wide initiative used to get a “snapshot” of instruction and student learning within classrooms.
Ensure mathematics instruction aligns with Milwaukee Public School Learning Targets and Wisconsin State Framework Descriptors.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Why Mathematics Focused Learning Walks?
To ensure the consistent implementation of a standards-based curriculum across all grade levels.
To promote the use of the MMP Comprehensive Mathematics Framework to focus planning and delivery of daily lessons.
To support teachers’ understanding of instructional practices that monitor and build student understanding in mathematics.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
MMP Comprehensive Mathematics Framework
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
The Development of the Gaenslen Learning Walk
2004 - 2005 All Learning Team
members were trained on the CMF.
All members agreed on the “Snapshot Feedback” form.
Data from the observations and feedback form were shared with the staff.
2005 - 2006 Learning Team reduced
to a five person team. Staff members outside
of the Learning Team were encouraged to participate in the walks.
Format for the observations remained the same.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Featured Learning Walk Teams
Learning Team Rebecca Kasulke, Assistant Principal
Lee Ann Pruske, Math Teacher Leader
Brenda Kertscher, Special Education
Mike Weaver, 6th Rebecca Schwall, 1st
Guest Teachers Shivon Ferrell, 7th Justine Buchanan, Special Education
Emily Cording, 2nd Courtney League, 1st Kim O’Brien, 8th
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Protocol for Gaenslen School’s Math Learning Walks
Pre-walk conversation detailing general content students will be working on.
Learning walk classroom visit Scheduled with the teacher. Classrooms are observed in teams of two. Interaction with students is encouraged.
Post-walk debriefing to compare observations and complete the Snapshot Feedback form.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Now It’s Your Turn! Watch the following classroom clip as if you
were on the Learning Walk.
Jot down your thoughts as an observer. What do you notice? What questions would you ask the students?
Teacher?
How would you consider sharing this experience with other teachers?
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Lessons Learned…Spring 2006
The Learning Team valued pre/post Learning Walk discussions.
Teachers valued the cross-grade level discussion and collaboration around mathematics content.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0314898.
Outcomes of Learning Walks
Collegial More collaboration
within and across grade level bands.
Increased interest in learning and discussing mathematical content.
Development of a supportive professional learning community.
Instructional Instruction is built from
MPS Learning Targets. Elements of the CMF
guide daily lessons. Consistency in the
implementation of the standards-based curriculums across the K-8 grade bands.