lansdowne middle school the journey continues…. please ask questions
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Lansdowne Middle School
The journey continues…
PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS
Who we are…
Shelby SmallStarting 6th year at LMS
7th/8th grade math
Team Leader
Member of UDL PLC- part 2
Who we are…
Carrie ReeveStarting 11th year at LMS
Grades 6-8
Physical Education/Health Department Chair
Member of UDL PLC- part 1
K.W.L. about Lansdowne
What do you know about Lansdowne?
What do you want to know about Lansdowne?
*674 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades*Student demographics-40 Asian, 218 African American, *107 Hispanic, 22 Two or More Races, 287 White*115 students who receive special education services*115 students who receive ELL services*573 FARMS(85%) (free and reduced meals)-Title IAttendance is 93.5%
Lansdowne Middle School
Successes
Support from outsideCAST grant for 2012-2013TU Presidential Scholarship Grant-
Spring 2014
Teacher Buy-in Interest allowed a second PLC to
startIn-house Summer Institute-
Summer 2013
More successes
Encouraged cross-curricular discussions and planning
Opportunity to see peers teach and provide feedbackIncreasing comfort level of “outsiders” in the
classroom
Summer Program Project basedDriven by UDL principles
Challenges
• TIME• Push-back from some teachers• Disconnect between teachers, administration, central
office• New initiatives
-Curriculum, PARCC, Evaluation System, Asst. Sup• Changing the mindset of the kids- not giving them the
answers• Teaching non content skills- self regulation, self check,
self reflection
So what is Student Centered Learning
On one color post it note- Things the teacher doesOn one color post it note- Things the student does
If you walked into a student centered class what would it look like?
What would the physical space look like?
What would kids be doing?
What would teacher be doing?
What are challenges with student centered learning?
Informal Walk Through Tool
Physical Space
The floor operates and an a “fifth wall” and a plane for conducting instruction. This grid was used for a learning activity that incorporated “planned movement.”
Technology work stations allows for use of flexible technology tools.
Physical Space
Visual Reminders
You are not the master of the universe…
Student Centered Environment
What’s next for LMS
• Continue two established PLC’s• PLC members to work with other interested staff members• Opportunities to observe other schools• Video reflection of lessons• Presenting at content PD days• Keep growing and searching for new ways to implement
UDL• Cross curricular planning