1. Joanna Runkles Levelland ISD August 18, 2015
TTESS Overview of 2.3 and 3.3
Joanna Runkles
Levelland ISD
August 18, 2015

2. Lesson Frame Today we will investigate the descriptors
of TTESS Dimensions
2.3 Instruction/Communication and
3.3 Learning Environment/Classroom Culture.
I will work with a group to analyze the use of 2.3 and 3.3 as modeled and consider how I can implement these effectively in my classroom.

3. 4 Pictures/1 Word

4. probe prōb/ verb verb: probe 1. explore or examine (something)
"researchers probe the digestive glands of mollusks“

5. Probing Questions Clarify, Elaborate, Extend – Don’t forget WAIT TIME
Tell me exactly…
How do you know…
What might happen if…
How does that compare…
What would that be like…
5 Whys
Give me an example
Don’t forget WAIT TIME

6. Anticipating Misunderstandings
How will they be addressed?
Could they be used to increase engagement?

7. Classroom Practices How are students called on to respond?
How many students respond?
To whom do they respond?
Teacher
Partner
Whole group
In what ways are they asked/allowed to respond?
Visual Tools
Technology
Artistic
Spatial
Tactile
Other Media

8. Dimension 2.3 Communication
The teacher clearly and accurately communicates to support persistence, deeper learning and effective effort.

10. TAKE AWAY Definition Facts Examples Non-Examples 2.3 Communication

11. Dimension 3.3 Classroom Culture
The teacher leads a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners.

13. TAKE AWAY Definition Facts Examples Non-Examples 2.3 Communication
3.3 Classroom Culture
Examples
Non-Examples