Who are you and how sticky is your feedback?

Krista Miller, Keith Barton, & Marina Middleton

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Welcome

Facilitator Introduction

Session Goals● Understand Yourself and Others● Understand Communication Differences● Sticky Feedback● Impact of Words

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What are you grateful for today?

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• Prioritize each

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• Use “4” to indicate

MOST like you, “1”

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• Each row MUST

have a “1” through

“4”

What are your True Colors?

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• Add columns

down for a

color total

Final Tally

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Find your Brightest color group:

1. Identify your strengths, joys, values and needs.

2. Identify your stressors and frustrations.

Group Reports/Discussion/Observations

Who are you?

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● Playful ● Energetic● Charming● Risk-taker● Test limits● Quick witted● Master negotiator● Creative, inventive● A natural entertainer● High need for mobility

ORANGE● Pushes the boundaries

● Natural nonconformist

● Thrives on competition● Likes tangible rewards● Impulsive and spontaneous

● Appreciates immediate feedback

● Prefers informal environments

● Natural trouble shooter

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Others Perceive Orange As:

1) Flakey, goof off2) Manipulative3) Resists closure, indecisive4) Irresponsible5) Unable to stay on track

Oranges See Self As:

1) Spontaneous, carefree2) Good negotiator3) Open ended4) Fun loving, enjoys life5) Able to juggle many things

Reframing ORANGE

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● “Be prepared”

● Loves to plan

● Detail-oriented

● Service-oriented

● Values family traditions

● Helpful and trustworthy

● Traditional and stable

● Organized

● Strong work ethic

● Strives for a sense of security

GOLD

● Thorough

● Punctual, predictable, precise

● Value order and the status quo

● Duty, loyalty, useful, responsible

● There is a right way to do

everything

● Tends to be sensible

● Follows policies, procedures and

rules

● At ease with formal environment

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Others Perceive Gold As:

1) Bossy and controlling2) System bound3) Judgmental4) Opinionated5) Rigid, inflexible

Golds See Self As:

1) Executive type2) Loyal to organization3) Knowing right from wrong4) Always has a viewpoint5) Firm structure

Reframing GOLD

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● “I’ll Think About It”

● “Knowledge is Key”

● Why??

● Theoretical

● Idea people

● Philosophical

● Very complex

● Perfectionists

● Standard setters

● Visionaries, futurists

GREEN

● Can never know enough

● Cool, calm and collected

● Work is play – play is work

● Often not in the mainstream

● Abstract, conceptual, global

● Need for independence & private time

● Explores all facets before making

decisions

● Logical approach to interpersonal

relationships

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Others Perceive Green As:

1) Intellectual Snob2) Cool, aloof, unfeeling3) Critical, faultfinding4) Eccentric and weird5) Lacking mercy

Greens See Self As:

1) Superior Intellect2) Rational and logical3) Perfectionistic4) Original, one of a kind5) Objective

Reframing GREEN

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● Mediators

● Optimistic

● Caretakers

● Imaginative

● Peacemakers

● True romantics

● Cause-oriented

● Need to feel “special”

● Always has a kind word

BLUE

● Enjoys symbols of romance

● Strong sense of spirituality

● Sensitive to needs of others

● Nurturers

● Harmony

● Relationships

● Motivates and encourage others

● Looks for meaning & significance

● Cooperative rather than

competitive

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Others Perceive Blue As:

1) Drama queen (king)2) Talks too much3) Too easily persuaded4) Pushover5) Overly emotional

Blues See Self As:

1) Deeply sensitive2) Great communicator3) Desires harmony4) Gives benefit of the doubt5) Compassionate

Reframing BLUE

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Find your Brightest color group:

1. Identify 1 BPS leader and 2 celebrities that share

your same color.

Group Reports/Discussion/Observations

Who are you?

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• And how does that make you feel?• Why?• Just do it!• I’m making a list and checking it twice.

Who matches these quotes?

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• And how does that make you feel? BLUE• Why? GREEN• Just do it! GOLD• I’m making a list and checking it twice.

ORANGE

Who matches these quotes?

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Population by Leadership Style

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• What color are your leadership team members?

• Share out.

Know Your Team

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• Communication is the “other” Key• What you say matters!!!• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ

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Communication

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• Do I think first?• Do I give explanations?• Do I share stories?• Something else?

• Give One – Get one: Think about your typical communication style at work. Write down 3 ways it can be improved for all colors. (repeat on 3 sticky notes)

How do I communicate?

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Importance of Teacher Communication

• Teacher behavior/communication has a direct correlation to student response.

• Student responses build student learning opportunities.

• In turn, teacher behavior helps to define “student learning”

Synchronizing Culture, Parker 2012

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High Impact Practices

Marzano- What Works in Schools:• Effective feedback

• Safe and orderly environment

• Collegiality and professionalism

• Classroom management

• Student motivation

Hattie- Visible Learning:• Feedback

• Teacher Clarity

• Teacher-student relationship

• Meta-cognitive strategies

• Not labeling students

• Teaching strategies

• Direct instructionHattie, J. (2009). Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement. Abingdon, OX: Routledge. Marzano, R. (2003). What Works in Schools: Translating Research into Action. Alexandria, VA: ASCD

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Which of these two types of feedback would be more likely to “stick” with you?

“Good job.” __________

“I like that you refused to give up. That extra effort may help you succeed next year in 8th grade._________

Feedback

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✓ Effort

✓ Clarity

✓ Perseverance

✓ Initiative

✓ Creativity

✓ Attitude

✓ Delivery

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“STICKY” Feedback ( ES .74)

• “Your book report’s introduction was SO engaging.”

• “Solid explanation of a molecule; I fully understood it.”

• “I can tell you put a lot of effort into the details of your artwork.”

Using a sticky note, give an example of sticky feedback that you would give to a student or staff member.

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Attribution Says…When you “attribute” cause and effect, the effect size is huge

• Link the behavior to somethingyou have done in the past

• Link the behavior to a probable future outcome, so you have a strong reason for today’s effortD

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Add Attribution to Specific Feedback = Very Sticky Feedback (ES= 1.42)

• “Your introduction was engaging. That kind of writing will pique the interest of those reading your college application essays."

• “Solid explanation of a molecule. Being able to explain complicated concepts will help you in physics next year.”

• “I can tell you put a lot of effort into the details of your artwork. That’s the kind of effort that will help you excel in middle school.”

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Let’s Practice Feedback

• Transform your “Sticky” Feedback to “Very Sticky” Feedback.

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Positive Ways to Use Words

• Tell students what you want them to do, not just what you don’t want them to do.

• Catch them doing good.• Explicitly share your belief in all students. • Avoid Sarcasm• Use Restorative Language• Check for clarity by allowing students to replay your

directions.• Positive Affirmations• Use Student Names• Create Vision Statements• Positive Classroom Jobs

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The IMPACT of your words matter more than the INTENT of your words.

#whatwesaymatters

Impact vs Intent

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Words Impact Perception

Stubborn Determined

Talkative __________

Angry __________

Manipulative __________

Daydreamer __________

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Words Impact Perception

Stubborn Determined

Talkative Friendly

Angry Passionate

Manipulative Resourceful

Daydreamer Visionary

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Language that Supports Growth & Learning

• Use language to engage and motivate

• Offer specific, “sticky” feedback

• Focus on effort/attributes, not talent

• Reflect on the impact of your words

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What words/statements/messages do you hope your students remember after participating in your class this year?

Words You Remember

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Shauna F. KingTwitter@shaunafkingwww.shaunafking.co

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shaunafking@gmail.comThank you for all that you do

for children!

What We Say Matters

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About Your PresenterShauna King is an educator, author and speakerfrom Maryland. Shauna has worked in variousroles in public and non-public school settings,including board member, principal, PBIS districtcoordinator and middle school teacher.She is adjunct faculty for LaSalle University anda school climate coach for The University ofMaryland Positive Schools Center. Her bookSchool Smart: It’s More Than Just Reading andWriting is available on Amazon.Shauna is a proud wife and mother of twoelementary/middle age children, who are thejoy of her life.

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