Student Led Conferences at SIS Kebon Jeruk

Student Led Conferences

Why SLCs?The SLC matches our values, specifically collaboration between students, parents and teachers

Student Led Conferences

What do educators say?Keith Eddinger of the Marcus Whitman Middle School in Rushville, New York, "From a teacher's perspective, we were able to get a better picture of each child. It forced us to sit down with each student and review strengths and weaknesses. This conversation often told us the students learned more than perhaps we had measured through conventional assessments." - See more at: http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin112.shtml#sthash.zDr9lOZN.dpuf

Student Led Conferences

What do educators say?Jane Fung is a National Board Certified Teacher in urban Los Angeles:

“Students, parents, and the teacher are all active participants in the conference”

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2013/03/20/student-led-conferences/

Student Led Conferences

What are SLCs?Like the traditional Parent-Teacher conferences, the SLC brings together families and teachers.

Student Led Conferences

What are SLCs?Unlike the traditional Parent-Teacher Conferences, the SLC puts the student in charge

Student Led Conferences

How does it work at SIS KJ?

Student Led Conferences

1.Students plan the meeting2.Students identify what their strengths are3.Students identify their areas to improve4.Students gather evidence to support their

statements5.Students request the help they need from

parents and teachers6.Parents ask questions from students and

teachers

Why does it work at SIS KJ?

Student Led Conferences

1.Nothing is hidden from the student or the parent

2.The partnership between parent-student-teacher is strengthened

3.The student has ownership4.The data usually in the teacher’s hands is open

to analysis, question, use and planning by everyone, for the benefit of the student

In practice at SIS KJ?

Student Led Conferences

1.Students have a script of what to say2.Students have a portfolio with what to show3.Parents ask questions of the student and their

thinking about their learning4.Teachers encourage interaction and

encouragement

Need more information?

Student Led Conferences

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Student Led Conferences