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Taking Stock: Implementation of the SSE Process
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Overview of SeminarSession 1
9.15 – 11.00
• Rationale for school improvement seminars• School reflection on SSE experiences• Exploring literacy in a broad sense
11.00 – 11.15 Coffee
Session 2
11.15 – 12.45
• Exploring improvement in literacy using the SSE process
12.45 – 1.30 Lunch
Session 3
1.30 – 3.30
• Exploring improvement in literacy using the SSE process • Moving forward
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Objectives
• To facilitate reflection on individual school experiences of SSE
• To provide participants with an opportunity to share school improvement practice
• To explore future practical school improvement, using the SSE process
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School self-evaluation is a key tool in effective
school improvement
SSE involves action-planning for
improvement that focuses on teaching
and learning
School self-evaluation is an inclusive,
reflective, collaborative whole school process
Key Messages
Monitoring of progress is an essential element of school self-evaluation
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School Reflection
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Successes
ChallengesPossible
Solutions
School Improvement Experience
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National Strategy
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Building Blocks of SSE
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Gather the evidence
Analyse the evidence
Draw conclusions
Write school self-evaluation
report
Devise school improvement
plan
Implement and monitor
improvement plan
The 6 Step Process
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Learner outcomes
(Attitudes, Skills & Knowledge)
Learning experiences
Teachers’practices
Targets Actions
Teaching and Learning Framework
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Activity: Using the Guidelines
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Voices from Schools
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Exploring the School Improvement Process
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Teaching and Learning Framework(sample tools for gathering data)
Learner outcomes
Class copiesClass tests
Attitudinal surveysStandardised tests (e.g. STen scores,
CAT4)Student profiles / progress records
Learning experiences
Student surveysFocus groups
Team –teaching reviewTeacher observation
Teachers’ practices
SEC resultsTeacher discussion /
reflectionMinutes from subject /
staff meetingsFocus groups
Teacher surveys
(PDST tools for analysis)
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1. STen example:
2. State Exams:
3. Skills analysis:
– Maths Competency
– ??????? Literacy Skill?????????
4. Staff Survey Literacy
5. Student Survey Numeracy
Data Analysis
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Playing with the Guidelines
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Lunch
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Visioning Activity
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• Be realistic
• Ensure targets are SMART
• Targets should be evidence-based
• Avoid confusing actions with targets
• Targets usually relate to learner outcomes
• Actions relate to learning experiences and teachers’ practice
Effective Target Setting
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Activity
Targets are measures or indicators of
what an individual school wants to
achieve in terms of school improvement
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Possible Actions
Subject Plans
Common Approaches
Language
Estimate-Calculate-Check
Problem Solving Initiatives
Positive Attitude
Rich Environment
Other
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Why Monitor?
What do we monitor?
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What is the Impact?
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Schools should decide:
• What will be monitored?
• Who is responsible?
• How will progress be determined and reported?
• When and to whom progress will be reported?
• If targets and actions are realistic or need to be changed?
SSE Guidelines, p.10
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Implementation Dip
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Where To Next?
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• Consider possibilities for data gathering
• Make judgements based on the evidence
• Consider possibilities for implementing actions
• Consider possibilities for monitoring actions –formal and informal
• Consider possibilities for monitoring progress
• Consider the timeline in your school improvement plan
• Other?
Moving Forward…
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• www.pdst.ie www.schoolself-evaluation.ie
Resources
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School-Self EvaluationTeaching & Learning Framework; 6 Step SSE Process; gathering, collating & analysing relevant data; implementing the SIP for
literacy, numeracy and any other area of teaching & learning.
Assessment for Learning (AfL)Learning outcomes/context of learning/success criteria; effective feedback; questioning; Bloom’s Taxonomy and self & peer-assessment strategies e.g. rubrics.
Integrating ICTeAssessments & ePortfolios – Mahara, Google Apps for Education...ePlanning & Collaboration – Google Apps for Education.....Tablet Technology Integration – Effective use, pedagogy......Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) – Google Classroom, EdmodoSSE – On-line tools for gathering, collating & analysing relevant dataVisual - Visualisers, Animoto, Wordle, Tagxedo, Photo-story....Auditory – Audacity, Vocaroo, Audioboo......Reading comprehension – Freerice, Studystack, Quizlet......Kinaesthetic – Tarzia, Cube Creator......
Subjects /Programmes & Generic SupportHealth & Wellbeing – PE, SPHE, mental health, anti-bullying and promoting the welfare & protection of studentsJunior & Leaving Certificate subject support & planningJCSP, TY, LCA & LCVP programme supportSchool planning (policies)Co-operative learningICT for teaching & learningDifferentiation/mixed ability teaching
PDST Websites
www.pdst.iepdsttechnologyineducation.iescoilnet.ie (portal for resources)teachercpd.ie (on-line courses)
PDST Leadership ProgrammesMisneach.....New PrincipalsTánaiste.......New Deputy PrincipalsTóraíocht.....Aspiring Leaders accredited by
Maynooth UniversityForbairt .......Experienced Principals & ALNsSpreagadh...NAPD & PDST collaboration
Overview of PDST Post-Primary Supports for Leading Learning in the 21st Century
www.pdst.ie/schoolsupport
Models of support: whole staff days (circular 002/2014), Croke Park hours, subject departments/groups of teachers/co-ordinators (circular 0043/2014)It is essential to fill out the on-line application form @ www.pdst/schoolsupport in order for your application to be considered
NumeracySSE & strategies for implementing problem solving, estimation, a common approach to maths language and a numeracy rich environment across the curriculum.
Literacy SSE & strategies for improvingoral language, writing,reading comprehension, and the use of broadcast /digital media across the curriculum.