Kara and Karen met to discuss

Increase Student Engagement in Jr. High
Suggested Class set up: 3min motivator, teach, movement/game, wrapup
Plan:
  • working together to discuss and create unit plans and activities that are motivational and engaging
  • plan to take advantage of the time on Wednesdays to continue planning together
  • discuss success/failure and how to improve it

For the March Staff Meeting
Cross-classroom Collaboration in Social Studies
Students in grade 10 and in grade 9 join together everyone Monday during social studies. The are randomly selected to present to the group on a current event. Each student is graded according to a teacher-created rubric, by both teachers.
For some of them, the additional students in the audience makes them put more effort into their presentations. (For others, not so much!)
Stick Game
Three of the pivotal elements of collaboration are communication, cooperation, and problem-solving. This exercise will test the Consort staff on their skills in these areas. Good luck! :)