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Instructional Practices and Global Competencies: Strategies for Educators

Jackie MacFarlane Senior Research Associate

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Study Questions

§ What can system-level leaders do to promote instruction focused on deeper learning? § What can school leaders do to support instructional practices? § What can teachers do to improve instructional practices?

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Communicating a Vision

§ Articulate consistent expectations and practices § Adopt common frameworks or strategies

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Using Data to Inform Instruction

§ Create buy-in for instructional improvement § Identify trends and needs § Prioritize group(s) of students

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Supporting Teachers

§ Provide common planning time § Offer opportunities to learn from colleagues § Place school leaders in instructional leadership roles

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Collaboration Between Educators

§ Ensure coherence in policies and practices § Establish continuity between feeder schools

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Continuous Improvement

§ Be willing to improve practice and try new things § Challenge and engage students through:

w Safe learning environments w Multiple points of access w Choices and options w Lessons that are applicable and relatable

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Instructional Practices and Global Competencies: Strategies for Educators § Questions? § Contact Information:

w Jackie MacFarlane, Senior Research Associate

• jmacfarlane@policystudies.com
• 202-939-9782