What is PowerTeaching? PowerTeaching is an instructional process that links Pennsylvania's Standards-Based Alignment System to research-proven instructional processes that increase student achievement.
Standards-Based Alignment System
PowerTeaching 3-7 day lesson framework Can be used with any textbook and/or curriculum Supported by ongoing professional development Designed to move from a teacher centered classroom to a student centered classroom in 2 key stages: –Cooperative Learning –Minute-to-Minute Assessment
Cooperative Learning Research Higher achievement Increased retention More positive heterogeneous relationships Great intrinsic motivation Higher self-esteem More on-task behavior Better attitudes toward teacher Better attitudes toward school
Experiencing PowerTeaching
The Team Score Sheet Write your team name at the top of the Team Score Sheet. Write names of each team member in the spaces provided. Write your team name on each side of the table tent provided.
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersTeam NameTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake Shae Ricco Sarah Team Total Team Score Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersTeam NameTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake 100 Shae 100 Ricco 100 Sarah 100 Team Total Team Score Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
Team Cooperation Goals Practice active listening Everyone participates Help and encourage each other Explain your ideas; tell why Complete tasks
Drawing the Parts of a Sailboat
Looks LikeSounds Like Help and encourage each other
Teamwork Take turns drawing the parts of a boat until your sailboat is complete. As you draw each part, ask your partner for the name and definition of each part. When you are ready, practice drawing a boat by yourself without your partner. Label the parts and review the definitions. When you are both done, compare your drawings and check each other’s work.
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersRésuméTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake Shae 100 Ricco Sarah 100 Team Total Team Score Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersRésuméTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake Shae 100 Ricco Sarah 100 Team Total Team Score Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersRésuméTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake Shae Ricco Sarah Team Total Team Score Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersRésuméTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake Shae Ricco Sarah Team Total Team Score Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersRésuméTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake Shae Ricco Sarah Team Total 394 Team Score Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersRésuméTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake Shae Ricco Sarah Team Total 394 Team Score 99 Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
The Team Score Sheet Team Name: The Fabulous Four Date: 2/26/08 Team MembersRésuméTeam GoalQuizTotalAverage Jake Shae Ricco Sarah Team Total 394 Team Score 99 Good Team Great Team Super Team points points 90 points and above
PowerTeaching Lesson Cycle ASSESSMENT Quick Check Lesson Cycle Assessment TEAMWORK Team Huddle Team Mastery Class Debriefing ACTIVE INSTRUCTION Teach Model CELEBRATION Recognize Celebrate
PowerTeaching The task is not to do, but to learn
We Learn: 10% of what we read. 20% of what we hear. 30% of what we see. 50% of what we both see and hear. 70% of what is discussed with others. 80% of what we experience personally. 95% of what we teach to someone else. -William Glasser
Classroom Media Samples
How does this effect me?
Scott Foresman Math Learn Check Practice –Skills & Understanding –Reasoning & Problem Solving Mixed Review & Test Prep Active Instruction Teamwork –Team Huddle Teamwork –Team Mastery Assessment
McGraw Hill Learn Try-It Practice –Problem Solving –Re-teach/Enrich Spiral Review & Test Prep Active Instruction Teamwork –Team Huddle Teamwork –Team Mastery Assessment
Everyday Math Teaching the Lesson –Whole Group Discussion –Whole Group Activity Teaching the Lesson & Independent Activity Options for Individualizing –Extra Practice Ongoing Learning & Practice –Math Boxes Lesson-Embedded Assessment Opportunities Active Instruction Teamwork –Team Huddle Teamwork –Team Mastery Assessment
Houghton Mifflin Math Develop –Warm-Up Activity –Learn About It Quick Check Practice –Guided Practice –Practice & Problem Solving Assess and Close Active Instruction Teamwork –Team Huddle Teamwork –Team Mastery Assessment
Current PowerTeaching Implementation 26 schools, entire City of York School District 149 teachers Grades 3-5 Administrator/DE/IU support
Professional Development 2 day Initial Training Ongoing professional development which will have a specific focus with outcomes that will have an immediate impact in the classroom
Support for Classroom Implementation Observations/Walk throughs Learning communities within each school Learning communities across school districts Evidence (student work samples) 4Sight/Benchmark Data
Additional Support Success for All Staff –Moodle –Online support-instant messaging –Member Center helpline Principals/DE/IU Classroom media for establishing an effective cooperative learning environment
Benefits of PowerTeaching Promotes: –Positive classroom environment –Increased student engagement –Accountability for all students –Equal opportunities for success Builds the skills necessary for the 21 st century Framework for effective teaching