Equitable Classroom Practices

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1. National English Language Teachers Association 16th Annual Conference Nepal February 2011 Equitable Classroom Practices By Farhana N. Shah, U.S.A.
2. Session Expectations Take responsibility for your own learning. Participate by sharing your own experiences. Be willing to experiment with the ideas and techniques presented. Listen to learn and honor time limits. Be respectful of those speaking (limit sidebar or cell phone conversations) 2 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
3. 3 Itinerary Welcome and Introductions Session Expectations Research Equitable Classroom Practices Summarizer Evaluation Farhana N. Shah, 2011
4. Today’s Session Outcomes By the end of today’s session, participants will be able to : • Articulate the connection between equitable classroom practice and high expectations • Define some of the equitable classroom practices 4 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
5. Participant Engagement Activator What do you already know about equitable classroom practices? Please put a ___ dot on the chart which reflects your comfort area with equitable classroom practices 5 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
6. What is equitable classroom practices? • Establishes high expectations • Provides equality through equity • Research-based • Builds positive student teacher relationship Simply… Equitable Classroom Practice establishes good instruction which promotes student engagement, thus preventing disruption in the classroom.  6 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
7. Processing Activity: Small Group • Divide into small groups of ___ • Assign 3-5 equitable classroom practices • In your groups, read the research and benefit of each practice • Summarize each practice on chart paper. • Be ready to share out with large group Reflection: How will you share this information with your colleagues? 7 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
8. Making Connections: Jigsaw • Read the assigned section of the article independently. Familiarize yourself with the content/concept. • Join your “expert” group. Discuss key points of the section assigned. • Come back to your original group and share your “expertise” with them. 8 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
9. Reflection: “Warm Demander” • What Equitable Classroom Practices are evident in this text? https://cl4l.sd33.bc.ca/downloads/files/Teacher%20as.pdf • Share out loud 9 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
10. Remember… “High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation!” …because our students generally give us what we expect of them. 10 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
11. Please complete the summarizer. Closure 11 Farhana N. Shah, 2011
12. Evaluation of Session Please complete the evaluation form. Thank you for attending today’s session!  12 Farhana N. Shah, 2011