Review the following
We have found that schools committed to using data
to guide their work allocate time for teachers to meet,
discuss, reflect upon data, and make informed instructional
decisions ( NCREL ).
Given the overwhelming schedule that most teachers
have and the budget cuts that districts are facing,
this may not seem like a very realistic scenario. Instead,
many teachers will need to look for opportunities in
their already overcrowded day to think about using data.
Reflect on the issues listed below -- which ones are
most feasible in your situation?
- Think about recommendations you could make to your
principal that might provide time for teachers to
collaborate on the use of data in education.
- Check with your district supervisor to find out
if there are any workshops or seminars being planned
that focus on the use of data.
- Reflect on ways that you could dedicate a portion
of your time to collecting and analyzing data that
would improve student achievement and attitudes.