Faculty and staff throughout the East Meadow School District gathered at their respective schools on Nov. 5 for Superintendent’s Conference Day. The workshop topic discussed in each of the buildings was “The Nature of Learning.”
Using the text “Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching” by Charlotte Danielson as a point of reference, faculty explored the types of teaching skills required at higher levels of performance through discussion of planning and practice, and considered how levels of practice align with the Common Core Learning Standards.
While paired in groups, teachers participated in various exercises, including listing the attributes they felt are characteristic of a quality teacher and quality instruction.
Principals and staff also discussed top priorities for teaching in the classroom, including designing instruction to allow students to build upon their knowledge and understanding of material. They also discussed the importance of engaging students with challenging learning activities that require them to think deeply and apply what they’ve learned.
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