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CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT SCORING SYSTEM (CLASS): Understanding the CLASS Framework, Dimensions, & Uses
THE “CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT SCORING SYSTEM (CLASS): Understanding the CLASS
Framework, Dimensions, & Uses”, Training Information is intended for internal training
purposes only.
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Content Order:
Facilitator’s Guide
Power Point Slides
CLASS-AT-A- GLANCE
(Activity Sheet)
Improving Teacher
Practice(Handout)
Understanding and Using The
CLASS for Program Improvement
Evaluations
Trainer:
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FACILITATOR’S GUIDE
UNDERSTANDING THE CLASS
Developed by
LACOE Head Start-State Preschool
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MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
MATERIALS EQUIPMENT
For the Instructor: PowerPoint® Slides
Post It-Notes Course Evaluation Form Extra Pens and Pencils Markers
For Participants:
CLASS-AT-A-GLANCE(Activity Sheet) Improving Teacher Practice on
CLASS(handout)
NCQTL CLASS brief-Understanding & Using The CLASS for Program Improvement(handout)
For the Instructor: Flip charts(Class Dimension Labeling)
Laptop LCD Projector
ICON GLOSSARY
SPECIFIC SLIDE FOR USE DURING THE EXPLANATION
SMALL GROUP EXERCISE
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Training Overview
ABOUT THIS TRAINING
The goal of this course is to enable participants to better understand the
CLASS frame work and it’s potential uses.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for Head Start directors, education managers, mentor coaches, teachers, and others using Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observation results obtained from OHS monitoring and program/grantee-level
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
When participants complete this training they will gain an understanding of:
the CLASS dimensions
the CLASS framework and its potential uses
the connections between effective teacher-child interactions (as measured by the CLASS) and child outcomes
the importance of using CLASS
the types of strategies that can be used to enhance child interactions
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TRAINING SCHEDULE
Tasks Expected Time
Understanding The CLASS:
Introduction /House Keeping
CLASS Overview
5 minutes
Discussion:
What contributes to a high quality classroom?
Activity: Written Strategy on Post-It -Notes
Group Share
15 minutes 5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
What is the CLASS:
What is the CLASS
Why Use CLASS
How is the CLASS observation instrument organized?
CLASS-At-A-GLANCE
Activity Sheet :CLASS-At-A-GLANCE
CLASS Resources
45 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes 5 minutes
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Emotional Support
Group Discussion-Group Support
10 minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes
CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION:
Classroom Organization
Group Discussion: Classroom Organization
15 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Instructional Support
Group Discussion-Instructional Support
15 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
Conclusion:
Discussion/Activity-Placing of attributes on charts
Closing: Q& A-Evaluations
15 minutes 10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Training Time 2 Hours
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The listed times are approximates and should be verified during classroom preparation. Be sure to allot time for breaks if necessary.
CLASS PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Task
Obtain and test LCD projector and personal computer
Obtain flip charts and markers: 1 for every 4-5 participants
Copy participant materials. For each participant:
CLASS-AT-A GLANCE Worksheet
Improving Teacher Practice on CLASS(handout)
NCQTL CLASS Brief-Understanding & Using The CLASS for Program Improvement(handout)
Workshop evaluation form
Post-It-Notes
Flip Charts
Obtain and test PowerPoint file (PDW-PPT)
CLASSROOM SETUP
Arrive early to setup the classroom.
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Training Instruction
INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING THE CLASS
Expected Time: 5 minutes
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Introduction
SCRIPT/KEY POINTS
Welcome the participants and introduce yourself
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Explain housekeeping items, such as break times, restroom locations, etc.
CLASS Overview Outcomes
ppt. slide #2
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DISCUSSION
Expected Time: 15 minutes
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Discussion: What contributes to a high quality classroom?
SCRIPT/KEY POINTS
ppt. slide #3
Before we begin exploring the CLASS, let’s talk a bit about what YOU know to be important contributions to a high quality classroom. - Allow a couple of Pop Up
answers
Instruct group participants, to write one strategy per post-it-note provided and add to their table chart.
Ask the groups, to share strategies with all participants
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WHAT IS THE CLASS
Expected Time: 45 minutes
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WHAT IS THE CLASS
SCRIPT/KEY POINTS 10 Minutes
What is the CLASS?
ppt. slide #4
Additional thoughts:
- The CLASS was developed by a team of researchers at the University of Virginia with the purpose of assessing classroom quality
- It helps observers structure observations by providing a common lens for observing classrooms (the CLASS lens)
CLASS Cycles What CLASS Measures
Who uses the CLASS
ppt. slide #5 ppt. slide #6
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Why use the CLASS? 5 Minutes
Review the following slides ppt. slide #8 ppt. slide #9 ppt. slide #10 ppt. slide #11 ppt. slide #12
How can CLASS results be used?
ppt. slide #13
How is the CLASS observation instrument organized?
10 Minutes
Review slide ppt. slide#14
Organization of the CLASS instrument ppt. slide #15
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SAY:
- The CLASS focuses on three broad domains of effective interactions that characterize children’s classroom experiences.
- Each domain is compromised of multiple dimensions of effective interactions known to contribute to children’s success in school….we will look at each domain in detail later
CLASS-AT-A-GLANCE 10 Minutes
SAY: - The CLASS focuses on three
broad domains of effective interactions that characterize children’s classroom experiences.
- At the broadest level there are three domains that contribute to the CLASS definition of classroom quality: EMOTIONAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT.
ppt. slide #16
CLASS-AT-A-GLANCE ppt. slide #17
Activity Sheet In groups, have participants work
together to decide which of the Dimensions fit within each of the Domains
Display 2nd CLASS-AT-A-GLANCE slide with indicators
ppt. slide #18
Have Participants take a few moments to check their group work
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Briefly allow a few participants to share their results
CLASS Resources 5 Minutes
Ask participants to refer to the handout produced by the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning (NCQTL).
- Additional resources can be located on ECLKC
- Have participants take out their Dimensions Guide to refer to and/or take notes in during the presentation
- Refer participants to page 2 of the Dimensions Guide for slightly more extensive domain descriptions
- Refer participants to page 3 of the Dimensions Guide for a similar diagram of the CLASS Observation Tool.
The remainder of the book will provide the Indicators and Behavioral Markers associated with each Dimension
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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Expected Time: 10 minutes
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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
SCRIPT/KEY POINTS 5 Minutes
Review each of the dimensions and ask participants to follow along in their dimensions guide:
- Positive Climate: The emotional tone of the classroom and the connection between teachers and students.
- Negative Climate: The absence of Positive Climate
- Teacher Sensitivity: Awareness of and responsibility to students academic and emotional concerns.
- Regard for Student Perspectives: The degree to which teachers’ interactions with students and classroom activities place an emphasis on students interests, motivations, and points of view.
ppt. Slide #20
Emotional Support 5 Minutes
Group discussion - Allow groups to discuss
amongst themselves the types of things they would observe related to Emotional Support and it’s dimensions.
- POP UPS: Briefly allow participants randomly share key points from their discussions
- Refer to Emotional Support Strategies handout for more practices if needed.
ppt. slide #21
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CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION
Expected Time: 15 minutes _______________________________________________________________________
CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION
SCRIPT/KEY POINTS 5 Minutes
Classroom Organization ppt. slide #22
Review each of the Dimensions and ask participants to follow along in their Dimensions Guide:
- Behavior Management: Teachers ability to use effective methods to prevent and redirect misbehavior.
- Productivity: Teachers ability to manage instructional time and routines to maximize time for learning.
- Instructional Learning Formats: How teachers facilitate activities and provide interesting materials so that students are engaged and learning opportunities are maximized.
Classroom Organization 10 Minutes
Review ppt. slide 23
Group Discussion: - Allow groups to discuss the types of
things they would observe related to Classroom Organization and it’s dimensions .
- POP UPS: Briefly allow participants to share key points from their group discussions.
Refer to Class Organization Strategies handout for more practices if needed.
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Expected Time: 15 minutes
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
SCRIPT/KEY POINTS 5 Minutes
Instructional Support ppt. slide #24
Review each of the Dimensions and ask participants to follow along in their Dimensions Guide:
- Concept Development: How teachers promote students higher-order thinking skills in contrast to a focus on rote instruction.
- Quality of Feedback: How teachers extend student’s learning through their response to students’ ideas, comments, and work.
- Language Modeling: The extent to which teachers facilitate and encourage students’ language.
Instructional Support 10 Minutes
Review slide
ppt. slide #25
Group Discussion: - Allow groups to discuss the types of
things they would observe related to Instructional Support and it’s dimensions.
- POP UPS: Briefly allow participants to share key points from their group discussions.
Refer to Instructional Support Strategies handout for more practices if needed.
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CONCLUSION
Expected Time: 15 minutes _______________________________________________________________________
DISSCUSSION
SCRIPT/KEY POINTS
10 Minutes
Discussion ppt. slide #26
Say: - At the beginning of the session, we
started by discussing attribute of a high-quality classroom. Now that we have reviewed the CLASS, let’s take a moment to reframe those attributes.
- Have participants place attributes that were written earlier onto one of the appropriate charts around the room:
- Emotional Support
- Classroom Organization
- Instructional Support
- Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS, ITERS, FCCERS)
- Other
Based on this activity, encourage participants to see CLASS as a way of enhancing what is already being done in many classrooms
Closing/Evaluation 5 Minutes
Review Slide
ppt. slide #27
Make sure to pass out an evaluation form for every participant