The area of Teaching and Learning encompasses the following focus areas: Patterns of Classroom Use, Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content, Content Area Connections, Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation (TAC Chapter 126), Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS, and Online Learning.
According to the Texas STaR Chart Campus Chart, "Our challenge in teaching and learning is to move from the traditional teacher-led learning model to a student-centered collaborative model in order to empower our young citizens to succeed in a global and digital world of information" (p.4).
Unfortunately, our Primary campus posted Incomplete campus information for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. However, after reviewing the High School statistics, I found it interesting that their scores were consistent for 2006-07 and 2007-08 and then dropped for 2008-09 in all areas respectively. I would have thought that as teachers and technology became more prevalant, the scores would have naturally increased.
I then compared the data from the Campus Statewide Summary by Key Area for 2006-07 & 2007-08. The number of campuses decreased significantly in the Early Tech and Developing Tech stages in all four Key Areas. In addition, my findings concluded the area containing the most growth in all four Key Areas was Advanced Tech with each area increasing a minimum of 3% and a maximum of 6.5%. The Target Tech area also increased but with minimal gains of 0.2% in most Key Areas.
My recommendations for improvements in this area would include on-going professional development training for teachers which will promote effective technology integration into everyday instruction. I would also encourage teachers to make learning relevant to student's lives thus forming the connection to life-long learning.
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I like that you recommended that teachers make connections to students real lives' to promote life-long learning.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious why you're school dropped in rankings. I agree with you that I assumed everyone's scores would consistently improve, not decrease. Were there any big changes? Did you have a new principal or technology administrator? My school went down in a few areas as well. I also wonder how many people take the STaR chart seriously. The first time I filled it out, I had no idea what it affected or impacted. I rushed through it, but I wont make that mistake again!
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