Causes and Cures in the Classroom

Innovation Showcase 12/10/14

Why do our students struggle?

Let’s brainstorm reasons why we think our students struggle with Reading, Writing, Math, and Behavior

Share out

Is / Is Not Is: Teamwork, Not: Completed in isolation

Is: Diagnosed by investigating, Not: assuming the obvious from previous students

Is: Analyzing effective strategies, Not: Random interventions

Is: Going beyond one size fits all, Not: Grouping just because they are low overall

Is: a way of rethinking, Not: another program to add to your workload

You need to “Know the Student”

Academics concerns

Behavior Concerns

Strengths to Build On

What other information would be important?

Analyze Root Cause Keep asking why

Motivation Formula: Value x Expectancy

Be careful of Won’t and Can’t

Can’t solve the problem until you get to root cause

Example

Set A Clear and Measurable GoalIf we___________ then _________________

Goal should be attainable

Do not expect improvements overnight

Example

Decide How to Measure Student Progress

Be sure to chart the progress or even better have the student chart their progress

Don’t wait too long to measure

Example

Need an Action PlanDon’t reinvent the wheel

Needs to be a priority

Get help to implement

Help students to understand that what they do Matters!

Your TurnUse a copy of the book and take one of your

students through the 5 step process for Math, Reading, Writing, or Behavior