Faculty and administrators from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Grand Rapids gathered on Friday, October 27, 2017, for professional development focused on classroom learning labs.
Classroom learning labs are a technique for teachers to have colleagues observe their instruction and provide feedback. They provide an opportunity for educators to experience in-depth, professional thinking and learning within a collaborative community.
More than 400 educators participated in the professional development sessions, hosted at West Catholic High School. Consultants Ann Hyde and Nelli Koster gave introductions to classroom learning labs. Many Catholic school administrators and faculty members led break-out sessions for their colleagues in particular content areas.
See photos in the gallery below or at this link, and in the embedded tweets below.
Nelli Koster @kentisd working w @dogrschools teachers & admin on Classroom Learning Labs #dogrCLL pic.twitter.com/gVTETS58w7
— Jill Annable (@JillAnnable) October 27, 2017
Ann Hyde @kentisd discussing gradual release and Classroom Learning Labs w @dogrschools Ts and admin #dogrCLL pic.twitter.com/NyHSzt0pU4
— Jill Annable (@JillAnnable) October 27, 2017
Thx @NugentGrcss & @suzifurtwangler for leading 6-12 theology Ts @dogrschools #dogrCLL pic.twitter.com/rXNAErYrRs
— Jill Annable (@JillAnnable) October 27, 2017
Today our staff is participating in a day of professional collaboration and learning with other Diocesan schools! #DOGRCathed pic.twitter.com/xxLK5MeRmV
— HolySpiritSchoolGR (@HSSchoolGR) October 27, 2017
Excited to learn about Classroom Learning Labs with @dogrschools teachers and leaders! #WeAreOne We Can All Grow! pic.twitter.com/dLbavbQHBX
— Abby Giroux (@AbbyGiroux) October 27, 2017
Great quote to walk away pondering about classroom learning labs @dogrschools We can all grow @ASAEagles pic.twitter.com/pirKIKPLG2
— Abby Giroux (@AbbyGiroux) October 27, 2017
Ready @GRWCatholic for a big day of learning @dogrschools 420 educators registered to attend, so come eager & early! #DoGRCLL pic.twitter.com/7vFujqvCzV
— Jill Annable (@JillAnnable) October 26, 2017