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Reflections on 2015 results

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In 2015, the teacher's Level 1 NCEA results were comparable to national data except for excellences. Their Level 1 Media Studies class outperformed their Level 1 English class and achieved merits and excellences above the national average. For 2016, their goals are to improve results to match the decile 9 averages and achieve more excellences. Their main strategy involves conferencing with students weekly to provide feedback on their work and checking in with each student during lessons to support understanding. They also aim to simplify in-class tasks while allowing time for assessments and feedback. Beyond teaching, they want to assist with professional development and explore the effectiveness of their classroom furniture.

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REFLECTIONS ON 2015 RESULTS  My results across the board for Level 1 NCEA last year were fairly comparable with the national data except when it came to excellences. I always had more achieved and no excellences.  My results for Level 1 Media Studies class were overall a lot better than my Level 1 English class. My class achieved results that were either at the same level or better than the national and decile 9 statistics. My students achieved more merits and excellences than the national average. GOALS FOR 2016 IN THE CLASSROOM  In 2016 my goal is for my class results to be more reflective of the Decile 9 averages and to achieve more excellences. MAIN STRATEGY: 50/50, Teacher Conferencing & Feedback Key reflections from last year regarding what worked and what didn‟t were: 1. Students only enjoy PBL, Matrix activities work and “higher level” thinking tasks IF they can see the value in it for their assessments 2. Students appreciate independence and not having a teacher hovering over them all the time, BUT they need continual and consistent check-ups and feedback. My results last year improved a lot for “Connections” because I had them working in google documents where I could see what they were doing and provide „real-time‟ and specific feedback. Therefore this year: a) I have simplified much of my in class work. I am still differentiating the tasks, incorporating Solo Taxonomy, flipping the classroom and giving them choice, but I am aiming for quality over quantity. I want them to have adequate time to process information and plenty of time to work on their actual assessments. I also want time to be able to spend time giving individuals feedback b) Each lesson I will aim to do a 50/50 split – for the first half I will be actively moving around the classroom checking in with each student at least once to see where they are at, check for understanding etc. c) Every week I will have at least one more detailed teacher-conference with each student to view their work and give feedback. This will help them to make connections between their in class work and their final assessment, as well as provide important feedback and feed forward throughout the process.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM  I would like to become involved in assisting with PD. I missed the opportunity to apply to officially be a part of the PD team, however I will be looking for informal opportunities to help out and hopefully my contribution in this realm can grow from there  I also would like to be active about exploring and reflecting on the effectiveness and dynamics of the “Modern Learning Environment” furniture I have in my classroom.  To build inter-departmentmental professional relationships within the school LEVEL 1 ENGLISH RESULTS Static Image

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Creative Writing Connections

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Written Text (Ext) Visual Text (Ext)

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Unfamiliar Text (Ext) LEVEL 1 MEDIA RESULTS 1.1 Demonstrate how people interact and use media

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1.2 Close Reading 1.3 Media Coverage of an Issue/Event

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1.5 Plan a Music Video 1.6 Produce a Music Video

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Reflections on 2015 results

  • 1. REFLECTIONS ON 2015 RESULTS  My results across the board for Level 1 NCEA last year were fairly comparable with the national data except when it came to excellences. I always had more achieved and no excellences.  My results for Level 1 Media Studies class were overall a lot better than my Level 1 English class. My class achieved results that were either at the same level or better than the national and decile 9 statistics. My students achieved more merits and excellences than the national average. GOALS FOR 2016 IN THE CLASSROOM  In 2016 my goal is for my class results to be more reflective of the Decile 9 averages and to achieve more excellences. MAIN STRATEGY: 50/50, Teacher Conferencing & Feedback Key reflections from last year regarding what worked and what didn‟t were: 1. Students only enjoy PBL, Matrix activities work and “higher level” thinking tasks IF they can see the value in it for their assessments 2. Students appreciate independence and not having a teacher hovering over them all the time, BUT they need continual and consistent check-ups and feedback. My results last year improved a lot for “Connections” because I had them working in google documents where I could see what they were doing and provide „real-time‟ and specific feedback. Therefore this year: a) I have simplified much of my in class work. I am still differentiating the tasks, incorporating Solo Taxonomy, flipping the classroom and giving them choice, but I am aiming for quality over quantity. I want them to have adequate time to process information and plenty of time to work on their actual assessments. I also want time to be able to spend time giving individuals feedback b) Each lesson I will aim to do a 50/50 split – for the first half I will be actively moving around the classroom checking in with each student at least once to see where they are at, check for understanding etc. c) Every week I will have at least one more detailed teacher-conference with each student to view their work and give feedback. This will help them to make connections between their in class work and their final assessment, as well as provide important feedback and feed forward throughout the process.
  • 2. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM  I would like to become involved in assisting with PD. I missed the opportunity to apply to officially be a part of the PD team, however I will be looking for informal opportunities to help out and hopefully my contribution in this realm can grow from there  I also would like to be active about exploring and reflecting on the effectiveness and dynamics of the “Modern Learning Environment” furniture I have in my classroom.  To build inter-departmentmental professional relationships within the school LEVEL 1 ENGLISH RESULTS Static Image
  • 5. Unfamiliar Text (Ext) LEVEL 1 MEDIA RESULTS 1.1 Demonstrate how people interact and use media
  • 6. 1.2 Close Reading 1.3 Media Coverage of an Issue/Event
  • 7. 1.5 Plan a Music Video 1.6 Produce a Music Video