Teachers in Their Classrooms - Video Clips

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DQ1: Communicating Learning Goals and Feedback DQ1: Element 1: Providing Clear Learning Goals and Scales:
Classroom Look-for:Setting Learning Goals in Science 3.28 min. (K-5) View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary science class. This video identifies techniques for, and evidences of, setting learning goals. The teacher clearly differentiates between a learning goal and an activity. Take specific note how the teacher introduces the unit subject, engages the students in conversation that activates prior knowledge, references the essential question and finally requires the students to write it in their journal. Classroom Look-for:Noncognitive Learning Goals 3.24 min. (K-5) View the classroom look-for video that illustrates a teacher discussing and emphasizing specific non-cognitive goals with a class, in preparation for academic content instruction. Take notice how the teacher engages the students in conversation concerning identifying specific learning tactics that they have used as well as those that the teacher requires them to use in this lesson. Classroom Look-for:Student Friendly Scale in Elementary Mathematics 4.07 min. (K-5) View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary-level mathematics class. This video identifies techniques for generating, and evidences of, a student friendly scale. Take specific note of how the teacher facilitates the development of a student generated scale for identifying proficient, partial proficient, and emerging levels for a class game based upon the learning goal of identifying congruent shapes. Notice how the teacher then asks students to rate their understanding of the concept using the levels. Classroom Look-for:Student Friendly Scale in Middle School Language Arts 3.20 min. (middle sch) View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school language arts class. This video identifies techniques for generating, and evidences of, a student friendly scale. Take specific note of how the teacher facilitates the review process using a student generated scale for identifying proficient, partial proficient, and emerging levels for a writing assignment. Notice how the teacher asks students to rate their level of achievement based upon the scale.
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Classroom Look-for:Setting Learning Goals in Mathematics 1.01 min (middle sch) View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school algebra class. This video identifies techniques for, and evidences of, setting learning goals. The teacher clearly differentiates between a learning goal and an activity. Take specific note how the teacher introduces the essential question both verbally and visually with specific learning goals for this particular lesson. Classroom Look-for:Setting Learning Goals in Social Studies 3.30 min. (H.S.) View the classroom look-for video focused on a high school social studies class. This video identifies techniques for, and evidences of, setting learning goals. The teacher clearly differentiates between a learning goal and an activity. Take specific note how the teacher introduces the lesson goal through a visual representation of a historical quote and further delineates the specific learning goals and the activities that will help them achieve the goals.

DQ1: Element 2: Track Student Progress:

Classroom Look-for:Types of Formative Assessment in Elementary Language Arts 4.19 min. (K-5) View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary language arts class. This video identifies unobtrusive and student generated techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the teacher focuses on the learning goal, introduces the purpose for the activity, and explicitly indicates that he will listen to the students' conversations or observe what they write. In addition, notice how the teacher explicitly indicates the student use of advanced sentence fluency structures and asks students what is next to do on the work to evaluate student processes and organizational skills Classroom Look-for:Uses of Assessment in Elementary Mathematics 3.14 min. (K-5) View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary-level mathematics class. This video identifies techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the teacher reminds students of the target goal for the lesson and asks for a nonverbal thumbs-up, thumbs-down, or thumbs-to-the-side response to track student understanding. Notice how the teacher then conducts a review with the whole class to further clarify student understanding at the end of class. Classroom Look-for:Tracking and Celebrating Success in Music 4.54 min. (K-5) View the classroom look-for video on tracking and celebrating success specifically within this elementary instrumental music class. Take specific note of the four level visual tracking system of no, no-but, yes-but, and yes that enables the students to self assess while demonstrating to the teacher their level of understanding and success. Note also how the teacher not only tracks success, but celebrates students' successes during and at the end of the class period. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Look-for Video Review Guide: Tracking and Celebrating Success in Music.

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Classroom Look-for:Tracking Student Progress in Elementary Language Arts 3.57 min. (K-5) View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary-level language arts class. This video identifies techniques for generating, and evidences of, a summative score assigned at the end of a grading period. Take specific note of how the teacher monitors, listens, asks for students to clarify or extend their thinking, and tracks their progress towards an end goal. Notice how the teacher indicates that the assessment charting is not averaged for a final score, but is used to demonstrate student growth. Classroom Look-for:Tracking Student Progress in Elementary Mathematics 5.28 min. (K-5) View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary-level mathematics class. This video identifies techniques for generating, and evidences of, a whole class progressing as one. Take specific note of how the teacher asks the students to identify their level of understanding, conducts on the spot instruction, designs a plan for peer assistance, and tracks the whole class progress towards the end goal. Notice how the teacher explicitly states the plan of action to move the whole class to a proficient level. Classroom Look-for:Tracking and Celebrating Success in Mathematics 5.07 min (middle sch) View the classroom look-for video on tracking and celebrating success specifically within this middle school mathematics class. Notice how the teacher has a detailed scaffolding system for the group algebra practice, monitors the group process, and asks clarifying questions to track student understanding. Note also how the teacher not only tracks success, but celebrates students' successes during the class period. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Look-for Video Review Guide: Tracking and Celebrating Success in Mathematics. Classroom Look-for:Tracking Student Progress in Middle School Language Arts - 3.12 min. (mid sch) View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school language arts class. This video identifies techniques for generating, and evidences of, continual improvement throughout the year. Take specific note of how the teacher discusses the evidence and scoring for a student generated piece of work. Notice how the teacher and student track the progress in an individual as well as in a public manner. Classroom Look-for:Uses of Assessment in Middle School Language Arts - 4.52 min (mid sch) View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school language arts class. This video identifies techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the teacher works one-on-one with a student to monitor, track, and clarify student understanding. Notice how the teacher provides both positive and explicit feedback that indicates where the student needs to go to move forward. Classroom Look-for:Types of Formative Assessment in Middle School Mathematics - 4.27 min (mid sch) View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school mathematics class. This video identifies obtrusive and unobtrusive techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the teacher circulates around the room to listen in while students talk together during small group work, asks probing questions, provides feedback to increase understanding, takes an informal survey to find out how students did when they compared their hypotheses and answers, asks students what was confusing, and provides on the spot instruction. Finally, watch as the teacher concludes the lesson by giving students a set of questions to check their own understanding of concepts covered in the lesson, and then reviews the assessment answers with the whole class.
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Classroom Look-for:Tracking and Celebrating Success in Chemistry 4.32 min. (H.S) View the classroom look-for video on tracking and celebrating success specifically within this high school chemistry class. Notice how the teacher(s) conduct group spot checks, use non-verbal thumbs up or thumbs down, and the electronic Activote system for tracking understanding. Note also how the teacher(s) not only track success, but celebrate students' success during and at the end of the class. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Look-for Video Review Guide: Tracking and Celebrating Success in Chemistry. Classroom Look-for:Uses of Assessment in High School Dance 3.46 min. (H.S.) View the classroom look-for video focused on a high school dance class. This video identifies techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note that the teacher is monitoring each student, stopping and correcting to continue improving dance techniques. Notice how the teacher provides both positive and explicit feedback that indicates quality techniques. Classroom Look-for:Types of Formative Assessment in High School Social Studies 6.06min (H.S.) View the classroom look-for video focused on a high school social studies class. This video identifies unobtrusive techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the teacher explains the student analysis of primary source documents as the purpose of the group demonstration or oral responses, guides the oral response, uses probing questions to expand student critical thinking, requires students to compare presidential legacies to work towards a conclusion, and finally, conducts an informal survey asking for students to explain why they agree or disagree.

DQ4: Element 22: Engaging Students in Cognitively Complex Tasks Involving Hypothesis
Generation and Testing
Classroom Scenario:Knowledge Utilization 7.42 min. (H.S.) View the classroom scenario video and identify tasks designed for knowledge utilization level goals. As you view the classroom scenario video, keep in mind that the mental processes for knowledge utilization level goals include decision making, problem solving, experimenting, and investigating. Take specific note that the data is newly collected or student generated. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Classroom Scenario Video Review Guide: Knowledge Utilization Goals.

DQ6: Establishing Rules and Procedures DQ6: Element 4: Establishing classroom Routines
Classroom Look-for Video:Establishing Classroom Routines (Fifth Grade) 4.51 min. (K-5) View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level social studies class. One element of establishing classroom routines is group work roles and responsibilities, notice in the video how the teacher is reviewing the various procedures, learning tactics, and strategies.

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Classroom Look-for Video:Establishing Classroom Routines (Third Grade) 1.25 min. (K-5) View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level science class. One element of establishing classroom routines is reminding students about rules and procedures, notice in the video how the students remove their name clip, the teacher greets all students, has a private talk with one student, and reminds the class to begin the normal opening activity. Classroom Look-for Video:Establishing Classroom Routines (Ninth Grade) 2.23 min. (9th grade) View the classroom video focused on a high school-level science class. Notice in the video how the students perform the procedure of gathering resources upon entering the classroom and are reminded to read and complete the Bell Ringer an opening of class procedure Classroom Look-for Video:Establishing Classroom Routines (Eleventh Grade) 4.33 min. (11th grade) View the classroom video focused on a high school-level language arts class. One element of establishing classroom routines is group work roles and responsibilities, notice in the video how the teacher is reviewing the literature circle strategy and group expectations.

DQ6: Element 5: Organizing the Physical Layout of the room

Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Second Grade 3) 4.58 min. (K-5) View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level language arts class. One element of the physical layout is the arrangement of student and teacher desks, notice in the video the easy access to the overhead projector, the grouping of student desks, and the use of an interactive Whiteboard. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Second Grade 2) 4.30 min. (K-5) View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level music class. One element of the physical layout is preparing and organizing materials, notice in the video the prepared resources on the interactive Whiteboard and the student material packets prepared for group work. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Kindergarten) 2.22 min. (K-5) View the classroom video focused on a kindergarten-level science class. One element of the physical layout is decorating to aid and reinforce learning, notice in the video specific multiple bulletin board areas with classroom resources such as the mathematic chart, calendar, "All About Me!!" student section and a student developed word bank. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Second Grade) 4.45min. (K-5) View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level music class. One element of the physical layout is access and traffic patterns, notice in the video specific locations for instruction, guided practice, ease of teacher access, transitions, and peer groupings.

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Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Seventh Grade 3) 3.54 min (7th grade) View the classroom video focused on a middle school-level mathematics class. One element of the physical layout is the arrangement of student and teacher desks, notice in the video the strategic use of space including the interactive Whiteboard for instructional material and an overhead projector for guided practice, both easily visible by the students. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Seventh Grade) 1.52 min (7th grade) View the classroom video focused on a middle school-level language arts class. One element of the physical layout is decorating to aid and reinforce learning, notice in the video the art work and posters that relate to the current content, tips on types of writing, and the chart for tracking team points. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Seventh Grade 2) 3.41 min (7th grade) View the classroom video focused on a middle school level mathematics class. One element of the physical layout is preparing and organizing materials, notice in the video the prepared teacher materials, student materials (packet), clear concise directions, and the integration of technology. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Tenth Grade) 3.35 min. (10th grade) View the classroom video focused on a high school-level science class. One element of the physical layout is preparing and organizing materials, notice in the video the prepared materials for text rendering activity, clear directions, and prepared materials for modeling the process on the interactive Whiteboard. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Eleventh Grade 3) 2.50 min (11th grade) View the classroom video focused on a high school-level language arts class. One element of the physical layout is the arrangement of student and teacher desks, notice in the video the ease of transition from small group to whole group. Note also the procedures evident for gaining attention and organizing materials. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Eleventh Grade 2) 2.27 min. (11th grade) View the classroom video focused on an high school -level German class. One element of the physical layout is decorating to aid and reinforce learning, notice in the video how the room walls are covered with resources about the target language of Germany, the culture, the people, and the food, as well as student work samples. Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Eleventh Grade) 2.32 min. (11th grade) View the classroom video focused on a high school-level social studies class. One element of the physical layout is access and traffic patterns, notice in the video students are in small groups, the teacher can easily access materials for distribution, and interact with all groups.

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DQ7: Recognizing adherence to Rules and Procedures DQ7: Element 34: Applying consequences for lack of adherence to rules and procedures
Classroom Look-for Video:Applying Consequences for Lack of Adherence to Rules and Procedures 4.19 min. (H.S.) View the classroom video focused on a high school-level science class. Notice in the video how the support teacher provides clear directions for the group project but redirects the group when she witnesses an absence of the required procedural order asking students to go back and compete all the steps of the process.

DQ7: Element 35: Acknowledging adherence to rules and procedures

Classroom Look-for Video:Adherence to Rules and Procedures (Seventh Grade) 1.37 min. (7th grade) View the classroom video focused on an middle school-level language arts class. Notice in the video how the teacher uses verbal and two unique nonverbal recognitions that include the whole class. Classroom Look-for Video:Adherence to Rules and Procedures (Eleventh Grade) - .39 min. (11th grade) View the classroom video focused on a high school-level language arts class. Notice in the video how the teacher offers sincere verbal recognition as she reviews the literature circle expectations for day two, complimenting the class on their work of day one.

General / FYI
Classroom Scenario:Analysis 6.05 min (elementary) View the classroom scenario video and identify tasks designed for analysis level goals. As you view the classroom scenario video, keep in mind that the mental processes for analysis level goals include matching, classifying, analyzing errors, generalizing, and specifying. Take specific note that the student's task enables them to analyze errors in the meaning of standard Classroom Scenario:Comprehension 5.13 min. (K-5) View the classroom scenario video and identify tasks designed for comprehension level goals. As you view the classroom scenario video, keep in mind that the mental processes for comprehension level goals include integrating and symbolizing. Take specific note that the student's task included both a written definition in their own words and to produce a symbolic representation of the meaning. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Classroom Scenario Video Review Guide: Comprehension Goals.

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Classroom Scenario:Retrieval 3.28 min (middle sch) View the classroom scenario video and identify tasks designed for retrieval level goals. As you view the classroom scenario video, keep in mind that the mental processes for retrieval level goals include recognition, recall, and execution. Take specific note that the mental procedure demonstrated included a multiple choice task. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Classroom Scenario Video Review Guide: Retrieval Goals. Teacher Perspective 5.10 min. (K-12) In this video, teachers discuss their experience in videotaping their own instructional practice. Teachers share the life-changing effects the analysis of these videotaped lessons have had on their instructional practice, on how they view themselves, and on their effectiveness in the classroom. Practice Video 1 4.55min. (K-5) Elementary (Grade Kindergarten) Reading Practice Video 2 3.56 min. (K-5) Elementary (Grade 3) Mathematics Practice Video 5 3.10 min. (K-5) Elementary (Grade 5) General Education Practice Video 6 3.20 min. (K-5) Elementary (Grade 5) General Education Practice Video 7 3.14 min (6th grade) Middle (Grade 6) Social Studies Practice Video 8 2.09 min (7th grade)) Middle (Grade 7) Mathematics Practice Video 9 - 3.45 min. (8th grade) Middle (Grade 8) Physical Science Practice Video 11 - 2.54 min (8th grade) Middle (Grade 8) Physical Science Practice Video 12 2.45min. (9th grd) Secondary (Grade 9) American Studies Practice Video 13 3.32 min. (9th grd) Secondary (Grades 9) American Studies

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Practice Video 14 2.27 min. (9th grd) Secondary (Grade 9) American Studies Practice Video 15 3.31min. (9th grd) Secondary (Grades 9) American Studies Video A 3:54 min (middle and H.S.) Classroom Visit: Math Video B - 4.00 min (middle school) Classroom Visit 2: Middle School Social Studies Class Video C 5.31 min (middle school) Classroom Visit 1: Middle School Language Arts Class Video D 5.55 min (middle school) Classroom Visit 2: Middle School Math Class Video E 3.15 min (middle school) Classroom Visit 3: Middle School Science Class

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