The
first
set of sheets are group “clipboard” sheets for observing and debriefing. (I
will also be using Maria’s
debriefing guide on the side.) You can see that there are spaces for you
to write in the topic under each set of names. I have an “8-group” sheet
(that has names filled in – you can delete them!) and a “7-group” sheet,
and a “6-group” sheet.
For
each round, I just type in the unit name and the period, print 3 or 4
sheets, make changes for the next class, etc. I stack ‘em up on the
clipboard. As each round starts, I write in the round number and date(s) at
the top, the topics for each group, and then I pencil in Fac, H/R, Rptr, MM
next to each student’s name.
I use
the first column for my observations and the second for taking notes as I
watch the presentation. The bullets column is for the Task Evaluation
Criteria and the numbered column is for the Discussion Questions. (I have
the teacher Debriefing sheet next to me, too.) I mark checks, check-plusses,
check-minuses and big fat circles (missing!) for each bullet/DQ. I record
the presentation grade on the sheets.
I use
the margins of these sheets to record what I covered in the Orientation and
how much time was used and at what point we will resume next class. I stack
up five clipboards in the chalk tray near my desk (one for each class – I
use a similar system for APUSH, too!). They are my record of each round. (My
TA can enter the grades onto my gradesheets from there. When she shows up….)
The
second type of template (“4th period GROUPS”) is what I use to
record the members of the groups. I’m sending it with students’ names filled
in so you can see how it would work. Some kids’ names are highlighted in
various colors as a reminder to me who got a good test score, who is low
status, etc. As we finish a unit, I copy all the names to an
unused column and then highlight and drag and drop each student into a new
group for the next unit.
Since
I’m on a pedantic streak, I’ll go ahead and point out that once you have
your groups made up on the GROUPS-FORMING sheet, you can line up your
OBSERVATION groups sheet alongside and copy-and-paste each set of names into
its corresponding box.
Hope
these will be helpful or a springboard for modifications to fit your style.
Jocelyn
