Observation and Debrief Tool Mapped to Competencies

self and others

Definition
100% of other people feel: A. respected/valued B. included C. connected to others around them D. they can improve and grow. You feel: A. true to yourself B. connected to the other people around you C. ownership for success of all KIPPsters (including yourself) D. you can grow and improve

the teaching cycle

Competency 1.1 Self Awareness and Adjustment 1.2 Continuous Learning 1.3 Building Relationships 1.4 Cultural Competence 1.5 Communication 1.6 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Definition
100% of lessons: A. are planned with consideration of every kid B. maximize the quality and quantity of work and thinking kids are doing C. are engaging D. assessed for mastery and adjusted based on data

Competency 3.1 Big Goals 3.2 Long-term and Unit Planning 3.3 Lesson Planning 3.4 Rigor 3.5 Lesson Execution 3.6 Ratio 3.7 Pacing & Timing 3.8 Checking for Understanding 3.9 Assessment and Analysis

Executed the plan?

classroom culture
Definition
100% of students are: A. engaged in learning (SSLANT) B. taking emotional and intellectual risks (i.e. admitting confusion, trying again asking questions, sharing new ideas) C. safe D. able to work together and independently

knowledge
Definition
100% of lesson content is: A. essential to a scope/sequence mapped to college readiness. B. accurate C. meaningful D. rigorous

Competency 2.1 Expectations 2.2 Engagement 2.3 Routines & Systems 2.4 Management & Discipline 2.5 Joy!

Competency 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Child Development Content Knowledge Literacy for Everyone Differentiation

The teacher: A. Is deeply knowledgeable about the discipline at a developmentally appropriate level B. Is deeply knowledgeable about child development at their level C. teaches literacy

at the center of our work is: Student Growth and Achievement

Excellent teaching means students learn, grow, and achieve transformative life outcomes.

the four elements of excellent teaching are linked through our: Beliefs and Character
An excellent KIPP teacher is committed to KIPPs mission. She constantly pursues becoming a better person, just as she supports students in this pursuit. She understands that her beliefs and character affect who she is, her impact on and relationships with others, her classroom environment, how she teaches, and what she knows.

the four elements of excellent teaching are: Self and Others

Excellent teaching requires understanding of oneself, connection to others, and a growth mindset that allows the teacher to take ownership for the success of all KIPPsters.

Classroom Culture
In an excellent classroom culture the teacher focuses on countless tangible and intangible details in the classroom to create an environment where students are joyfully engaged, meaningfully on-task, and feel ownership for their individual and collective success in college and in life.

The Teaching Cycle

Excellent teaching means planning and executing rigorous, engaging lessons that fit into a logical scope and sequence, as well as using student data to assess mastery of objectives and movement toward big goals for student achievement and growth. Excellent teaching requires a 1/12 mindset, recognizing that even the tiniest details can dramatically impact student mastery.

Knowledge
Teaching is an art and science.As the artists and scientists, we are responsible for building our understanding of child development, pedagogy, and content.We are responsible for knowing what we are teaching, how it fits in a PreK-16 continuum, and who we are teaching it to.