Demonstrating “Withitness” Design Question 7 - Element 33

Demonstrating Withitness.. How will you continuously identify student behavior that might indicate potential disruptions and attend to them immediately?

Before we begin… Before we begin talking about element 33, let’s be sure that there is an understanding about how the elements in Design Question 7 are related. This is important as you plan your lessons. Watch the video on the next slide. Please take notes, documenting how the elements in Design Question 7 are related.

How do the elements in DQ7 relate to each other? Introduction to Design Question 7

How do the elements in Design Question 7 relate to each other? You should have noticed that: Elements 33, 34, and 35 are intertwined. First, you must demonstrate “withitness” to know when students are or are not adhering to rules and procedures. Then, you must respond accordingly. Although these elements are definitely enacted on the spot in response to student behaviors, they should definitely be planned for. You and your students should know in advance what the consequences for lack of adherence to rules will be as well as how you will acknowledge those students who are adhering the rules. Now let’s talk about element 33 specifically.

Review Teacher and Student Evidence NOTE: This list of evidence is not all inclusive but is instead a list of possible examples.

Review Scale for Element 33

Desired Effect for Student Learning Strategies will only produce desired effect when implemented accurately and in the right context. The desired effect for element 33 is “Students adhere to rules and procedures as a result of the teacher’s “withitness.” To receive an Innovating rating, the teacher must adapt and create new strategies for unique student needs and situations in order for the desired effect to be evident in ALL students.

Before watching the video, think about…. How do you demonstrate “Withitness”? How do you sense confusion about or lack of interest in the content?

Now that you have watched the video, reflect… To achieve an Applying rating, how could you monitor the extent to which students attend to critical content? Need monitoring ideas? Check here To achieve an Innovating rating, what are some ways you can adapt and create new techniques for identifying critical information that addresses ALL unique student needs and situations? Need adaptation ideas? Check here

Remember …… You may have taught this content many, many times in the past, but it is the students’ first exposure with this content. Scan the entire room to make contact with all students, recognize potential sources of disruption and deal with them immediately. Not everything in the lesson is of equal importance; however, remind students of self-regulation strategies. Signaling to students when behavior is not appropriate using nonverbal signals. Acknowledge when students use self-regulations strategies; provide nonverbal signals that a rule or procedure has been followed.

It’s Your Evaluation, Make the Most of It! Your evaluator will only rate you on what he/she sees which is OK because it is not necessary for you to have everything checked in the teacher and/or student evidence to receive a good rating. Also, remember you can invite your evaluator to your classroom to see you using this element. You have control of what your evaluator sees.

Is This Element in Your PGP? Sign into www.effectiveeducators.com. Click on the Growth tab Click on the Plans option. Open your current plan and fill out a new Reflection Log, answering the appropriate questions. Decide how you will change your teaching as a result of viewing this module. Execute your change, reflect on its impact, and complete another Reflection Log in iObservation.

How Are You Supported? Here are resources in case you have further questions: Your evaluator Another evaluator on your campus Your school’s Classroom Practice Mentors (CPMs) For more examples and resources visit the All About Marzano website Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about Demonstrating Withitness– Pasco County Schools