Facilitating the “Observing with a Lens” Discussion
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Actively listens to participants and affirms their comments
- Uses open-ended prompts when asking participants to comment
- Summarizes participants’ comments for the whole group
- Builds relationships with participants
The trainer also:
- Is prepared with a variety of examples
- Surveys the participants to gauge their understanding
- Connects the lens activity to spotting effective interactions during CLASS observations
Offering Continued Support during Day 2 Wrap-Up
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Makes herself available to participants after the training
- Discusses her personal experiences with the participants
- Praises and affirms the participants’ efforts
Building Rapport with an Icebreaker Activity
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Facilitates an icebreaker activity to build group rapport
- Uses the participants’ names
- Jokes and smiles with the participants
- Affirms the participants’ comments
Moving around the Room to Check In on Participants
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Jokes and smiles with the participants
- Shares her own experiences
- Moves around the room to check in with participants
Putting the Introduction and Overview in Your Own Words
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Summarizes the training agenda in her own words
- Affirms the participants’ current level of knowledge and sets positive expectations for their training experience
- Makes herself part of the group by using “we”
The trainer also:
- Briefly introduces some of the basic concepts of CLASS Observation Training
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