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TECHNIQUES OF SUPERVISING GROUPS OF TEACHERS

Group ConferenceThe Workshop and Work ConferenceTeachers MeetingDemonstration MeetingSupervisory BulletinIntervisitationExchange SupervisionDirected Professional Reading

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GROUP CONFERENCEMA. CONCEPCION NATHALIE B. ALCANTARAMAED - EM

A meeting of people who "confer" about a topic.

CONFERENCE

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composed of various presentations. tend to be short and concise, with a time span of about 10 to 30 minutespresentations are usually followed by a discussionwork may be bundled in written form as academic papers and published as the conference proceedings. will include keynote speakers (often, scholars of some standing, but sometimes individuals from outside academia). The keynote lecture is often longer, lasting sometimes up to an hour and a half, particularly if there are several keynote speakers on a panel.

CHARACTERISTICS

Prospective presenters are usually asked to submit a short abstract of their presentation, which will be reviewed before the presentation is accepted for the meeting. Some disciplines require presenters to submit a paper of about 615 pages, which is peer reviewed by members of the program committee chosen by them.

They might be single track or multiple track, where the former has only one session at a time, while a multiple track meeting has several parallel sessions with speakers in separate rooms speaking at the same time.

A large meeting - a conferencea smaller meeting - a workshop.

The larger the conference, the more likely it is that academic publishing houses may set up displays. Large conferences also may have a career and job search and interview activities.

Increasing numbers of amplified conferences are being provided which exploit the potential of WiFi networks and mobile devices in order to enable remote participants to contribute to discussions and listen to ideas

1. the themed conference, small conferences organized around a particular topic.2. the general conference, a conference with a wider focus, with sessions on a wide variety of topics. These conferences are often organized by regional, national, or international and held annually or on some other regular basis.3. the professional conference, large conferences not limited to academics but with academically related issues.

CATEGORIES

means to communicate the evaluation of the teacher's performance. Decisions shared during the conference are based upon the data collected through observations, review of documents, and interviews that relate to the assessment and evaluation of the teacher's ability.should provide the teacher with the means to change unsatisfactory behavior or options for enhancement of performance. should provide an opportunity to expand the teacher's knowledge and concepts and reinforce his or her understanding of the missions of the school.TEACHER CONFERENCING

The pre-conference is held before a formal observation and provides the administrator with the opportunity to obtain as much information about the upcoming observation as possible. Post-conferences can be collaborative, guided, or directive in nature.

Each type of conference is planned by the supervising administrator to achieve a different goal. A collaborative conference is effective when the teacher is able to identify problem areas, suggest alternatives, develop a plan, and is ready and willing to grow professionally, needing little support. This conference is designed to conclude with mutually determined follow-up activities that will enhance the teacher's capabilities.

Post Conference

begins with the teacher presenting an overview and analysis of the lesson that was observedThe teacher identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson while the administrator listens to the teacher's perceptionsThe administrator then verifies the teacher's perceptions and offers his or her own opinions.After this mutual exchange, possible activities for the next steps are discussed and the conference concludes with agreement on a final plan.Collaborative Conference

There are teachers who have difficulty identifying problem areas and alternatives to current practices and need support to carry out the action planthe principal provides prompts to encourage the teacher's thinking, to allow the teacher freedom to explore various possibilities, and to enable the teacher to make a commitment.

Guided conference is effective when

The teacher is encouraged to describe the lesson observed. The administrator probes for further information and possible plans for growth and time frames. The administrator paraphrases his or her understanding of the teacher's messages and asks for clarification when necessary. At the culmination, the teacher restates the criteria for action and the time frame.

Guided Conference

effective for teachers who cannot identify problem areas, require a great deal of support, and are unwilling or unable to change. the administrator identifies the problems and allows the teacher to provide input. The administrator shares the details of a plan for support and assistance that is designed to enable the teacher to meet the desired expectations. the administrator directs and monitors the follow-up activities. It is the administrator's responsibility to provide support, monitor the time line activities, and to evaluate the degree of effectiveness resulting from the assistance.

Directive Conference

is a face-to-face meeting between one teacher and one or both parents (or guardians) of a student. It is an opportunity to discuss a student's academic progress and social behavior. Many schools schedule these in both the fall and spring - Jabberwocky

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Briefly review the agenda you prepared in advance. Communicate the specific information you have gathered about the child. Listen carefully to parents' responses, answer their questions, explain each point, and ask them if they can confirm your impressions. Set goals together for the child's future progress.

Conducting the Conference

If there's one part of the school year that strikes fear into the heart of any teacherit's parent-teacher conference time. Teachers who have been around a while will be more than willing to share some memorable stories about strange parents and even stranger conversations with those parents..

A wonderful opportunity to extend lines of communication between home and school, keep parents informed about their children's progressboth academic and socialand for developing cooperative strategies that can ultimately benefit every student

If you are sharing some negative information with parents, be sure you sandwich it. Begin with some positive information, then share the negative information, and conclude with another piece of positive information.Summarize some of the major points, and clarify any action that will be taken. Most important, always end a conference on a positive note! Don't just dismiss parents from the table. Stand up with them and personally escort them to the door with a smile, a handshake, and a Thank you for coming.

During the Conference

Focus your comments and efforts only on things that can be changed.Limit the number of suggestions for improvements so that parents are not overwhelmed.Speak plainly and avoid jargon and euphemistic language.Be tactful, but not so tactful that you don't adequately communicate the problem.Ask for and listen to parents' reactions.

Strategies when delivering news about an academic or behavioral problem- Susan Swap

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