2. Collegial Conversation What does a collegial conversation
sound like? look like? feel like? 3. Outcomes and
ObjectivesOutcome:The FCPS system will develop a
commonunderstanding regarding the Framework forTeaching Rubric and
the Teacher EvaluationSystem.Objective:Participants will explore
the benefits ofcollegial conversations as they relate
toprofessional growth. 4. My years in a school suggest that the
quality of adult relationships within a school has more to do with
the quality and character of a school and with the accomplishments
of students than any other factor. (Stephen G. Barkley, 2011) 5.
the quality of adult relationships Visitation ModelEvaluator
TeacherEvidence of EffectivenessCollaboration ModelModel 6. the
quality of adult relationshipsEvidence of Effectiveness Model
Teacher TeacherCollaborationModel 7. Collegial
ConversationsIncrease student achievementthrough cultivating a
teachersinstructional repertoireIncrease teacher
effectivenessIncrease engagement inprofessional growth
anddevelopmentIts all about Growth!!!! 8. Charlotte Danielson
speaksAs you view CharlotteDanielson discussing Principlesof
Conversation/ListeningSkills, in the right hand columnof your
handout, recordquestions, comments, orthoughts. 9. Activity:Trios
Collaborative ConversationIn triads, designate Teacher A, Teacher B
and a Spectator.Teacher A: Talk about one of the three topics below
for 1minute.Teacher B: Conduct a 3 minute Collaborative
Conversation usingthe stems found in the Principles of Conversation
handout.Spectator: Take notes on the conversation. After 3 minutes,
thespectator offers feedback about the conversation.TOPICSYour
Thanksgiving Traditions Your Best Student EverYour Funniest
Classroom Experience 10. ReflectionIn table groups, discuss howthe
use of the Principles ofConversation/Listening Skillscan lead to a
more productiveand focused conversationabout instruction and
studentachievement. 11. Developing a DeeperUnderstandingEducational
Impact is available foryou to use for further exploration ofthis or
any other topic relatedto the Teacher Evaluation System.For more
collegial conversationinformation you are encouraged to usethe
Danielson Series:Select Teacher Evaluation, Module 4. 12. Your
TurnPlease complete the survey to provide feedback regarding the
training.The survey can be found at http://tinyurl.com/fcpseval3The
address is also on the bottom of your Principles of Conversation
Skills/Listening Skills handout.
