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TEAMWORK AND VIDEOTAPE:
INNOVATIVE TOOLS FOR IMPROVING INSTRUCTION Sandra TalbotDr. Myriam MetTessa DahlMarty Chen
SPECIAL THANKS TO STARTALK FOR THEIR GENEROUS FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF OUR UTAH STARTALK TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM 2011.
PROGRAM MODEL Narrow the Focus A Teacher’s Belief System Self Evaluation
Videotape 3 minute lesson plan 4 opportunities to improve
Outside evaluators Grade-level team members USOE Chinese Immersion Coordinators Mimi
Providing Support Focus on Comprehensible Input Overview focused feedback,
information, and modeling Making abstract content concrete
Safe collaborative environment Positive conversation Clear communication
VIDEO 1
1st Grade: Day 13rd Grade: Day 1
Group Work – 5 minutes
Divide in teams, up to 4 Evaluate Videos
Checklist Use small group strategies outlined Positive conversation Clear Communication
Tapings 1 and 2
Setting objectives Using clear visuals Providing context Multiple encounters with new
vocabulary Manageable content Including characters
Taping 3
Continue To Work On
Rate of speech Amount of speech Role of characters Visuals: clarity Relying on
colleagues for mini-lessons
Significant Progress
Animation Simplified language Clearer visuals Building on background
knowledge Integrating characters Moving from input to
output
Guided instruction With end goals in mind Implementation of new ideas
Video 4 Grade 1 Grade 3
Taping 4Significant Results
Teacher speech Animated, facial
expressions Slower and simpler Meaningful repetition Multiple examples,
objects, and manipulatives Use of compare/contrast
to make meaning Focused language use Characters presented
meaningfully
Making language meaningful Context Songs Manageable
content Student
involvement Scaffolded output
Impact
“This is the most inspiring and intensive training that I have ever had.”
Carol Bi, Arizona
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