Cooperative Learning Strategies
Any and all grade levels can use cooperative learning strategies to get students thinking analytically and TALKING about their learning! Click on each link below, or click on the picture to go to the playlist and see them all!
Hexagonal Thinking
Check out how to use this awesome discussion tool in your upper elementary classroom! There are printables, editable slides, and a podcast in the link here:
Great Read or Listen
Earlier this year a book came out that focuses on a whole-school approach for creating educational equality and fostering positive school climate. I first heard about it while listening to a recent Cult of Pedagogy podcast. Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation, written by Dr. Shane Safir and Dr. Jamila Dugan, takes a look at the importance of holistic data collection through deep listening. It emphasizes the importance of student, parent and teacher voice through creative inquiry (live interviews).
IMESD Instructional Coaches
The instructional coaches (Beth, Ayla, and Jennifer) are part of the Instructional Services Department at the InterMountain Education Service District. Our three focus areas this year are:
- Professional Development
- Educator Huddles (Content-Specific, GROW- Beginning Teachers, EdTech, Regional Coaches)
- One-on-one or small group coaching cycles
We work closely with the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network (REN) and have projects in each of these focus areas.
Email: instructionalcoaches@imesd.k12.or.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/imesdapps.org/instructional-coaching/home
Location: Eastern Oregon
Phone: 541.966.3100