The Continuous Improvement Classroom Ground Rules
Mar 27, 2015
The Continuous Improvement Classroom
Ground Rules
Ground rules created by students
Classroom mission
statements
Classroom and student
measurable goals
Quality tools and PDSA used regularly
The Continuous
Improvement Classroom
Classroom data centers
Classroom meetings
facilitated by students
Student-led conferences
Student data folders
What are the reasons why we would want to involve students in creating classroom ground rules?
Discuss Expectations• What do students expect of:
– the school?– the class?– themselves?– the teacher
• It is important for students to know what to expect so they know what they should / could be improving on
• Expectations lay the foundation for: ground rules, mission statements and goal setting
• CI is really affecting my learning in a positive way. It makes me determined because I know there is a goal.
• Student
Expectations: What is a Quality Kid?
Example: Ground Rules
• Any teacher anywhere should be able to say, “Line Basics” or “Body Basics” and have the students follow these rules.
Ground Rules• Provides opportunity for student
ownership and responsibility
• Serve as the standard for behavior by which all agree to follow
• Reduces potential behavior problems because students developed the ground rules and are more likely to follow them
Ground Rules – Purpose?• Build a climate of trust • Create an atmosphere for open
communication• Emphasize the importance of listening
with respect and acceptance• Help the class meet classroom goals and
follow the agreed upon mission statement• Result = Increased communication, risk-
taking and productivity
Ground Rules - Process?• Established together with all students
participating - – This allows for ownership
of the process
• Tools– Brainstorm– Affinity Diagram– Nominal Group
Technique
What Do They Look Like?
• Everyone participates
• Listen to each other
• One person speaks at a time
• Take turns
• Respect others opinions
Process
The Affinity Diagram being used to make
Ground Rules
Affinity Diagrams
• You know how when you walk into a classroom for the first time, your new teacher gives you your assigned seats and then you unpack your school supplies into your desk. After that, they tell you their class rules and the consequences for breaking them. Then they tell you what they expect for your goal for the rest of the year. When I walked into Mrs. Thompson's class it was different, we got to make the rules for ourselves and determined what our goals are for the trimester. Mrs. Thompson treats us like adults, we get our own say about what we do.
• Student
At Your Table…• Create ground rules for your table • Your ground rules will determine
boundaries and expectations as you interact together during training
• Don’t forget to use the 3 Power Tools– Brainstorm– Affinity Diagram– Nominal Group Technique
Create your table’s ground rules!
Be sure to review them before all group activities and at the beginning and end of the day!
Journal Writing… What is your plan to involve students in the
creation of classroom
ground rules?