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A DataWORKS researcher observes four full days of classroom instruction.
The instructional leader must accompany the DataWORKS researcher during part of
the observations to be trained in observation techniques.
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Why is the School Wide Instructional Practices Survey important?
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The single most important factor in increasing student learning is the
teacher in front of the classroom.
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The SWIPS observations measure the amount of use of essential classroom
instructional practices that help students learn more and learn faster.
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How does it work and what does the school need to provide?
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A DataWORKS researcher observes four full days of classroom instruction.
The school must provide a schedule of the classroom observations to DataWORKS in advance.
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The observations record information such as:
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Time on Task activities |
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Time off Task activities |
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Use of effective instructional practices |
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Higher Order Questioning (Bloom’s Taxonomy) |
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Cognitive Strategies to help students remember |
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English Learner (SDAIE) strategies to accelerate
English Learners
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Classroom Management |
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A follow-up after school presentation is made of the aggregated results for
the school overall. The school must provide a suitable meeting room with a
screen and an overhead projector for this presentation.
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