REFLECTING

Reflecting occurs all throughout our inquiry process. When participating in the role of inquirer,we are in a constant mode of reflection. We wonder about our teaching methods and student learning. As we begin our low inference transcribing,
the Inquiry team strives to raise questions and provide feedback on strategies that
are in place at PS 44. Reading professional literature and research can deepen your reflection. It is important to take time to learn about the findings of others to bring new insight.

December/January Inquiry Meetings

Schedule of Meeting times:
12/7/09
1/4/09
1/11/10
1/25/10

Next Steps:

Cycles were discussed and planned:
Cycle 1 six weeks 12/1/09 to 1/25/10
1 student per group
Skills focus- decoding
Cycle 2 six weeks 1/26/10 to 3/15/10
2 students per group
Skills focus-TBD from prior transcripions.
Cycle 3 TBD

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will take place November 30, 2009 at 3:15 in the library.

November Inquiry News

The Inquiry Team is busy selecting 15 second grade students who meet certain sub group criteria. We discussed the transcribing methods we will use while observing students in their classoom setting. The goal of Inquiry is to note trends and help move our school forward.

Please check bulletin board in Room 216 for news and updates as well as participating in the Inquiry Team Blog.

Thank you.

PS 44 Inquiry Team

Next Meeting

Our next meeting will be on Monday, 11/16/09 at 3:15 in the Library.

Welcome

Welcome Inquiry Team members for 2009-2010.

PS 44 will work collaboratively to gather data and acknowledge trends within our school in order to reach our goal of 90% staff participation in the Inquiry Process.