1. March 30, 2015

2.  Objectives  Anticipatory Set  Questioning Strategy Video Clip  Questioning Strategy Reading  Data  Closure

3.  Teachers will be able to identify two questioning strategies to use in a lesson this week.  Teachers will be able to reflect on the importance of using questioning strategies to effectively engage students in the lesson.

4.  Visualization

5.  List the different questioning strategies used in the video

6.  Discuss your list of strategies with your elbow partner  As a table, make sure your list is complete with all questioning strategies used

7.  Read the article The Right Way to Ask Questions in the Classroom  Underline any take away points for YOU  Share with your elbow partner  Select two to share to your tablemates

8.  How does the use of good questioning strategies affect student learning and engagement?

9. Domain 3Observed – 69 classrooms a. Communicating with Students Learning goals clear (and posted) Posted 31% Activity 34% None posted 31% Accurate presentation of content (congruency) 43% b. Questioning and Discussion Techniques Full student participation (randomizing, no call outs) 26% c. Student Engagement in Learning High-level student thinking 22% Student engagement (minds on) 47% d. Using Assessment in Instruction Teacher monitoring (checks for understanding) 40%

10.  Choose two strategies you can use in a lesson this week and write what it might look like in your classroom.

11.  Next school walkthrough will be April 2 nd and focus on 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d.  Lesson plan including a solid objective and identify at least one questioning strategy due by April 6 th.