Watching Middle School Students GLO*:
Using General Learner Outcomes to Build Character
and Career & College Readiness skills
in the Middle Grades
Dr. Sandy Cameli, EdD
Hawaii Dept. of Education & Hawaii Assn. of Middle Schools
Twitter: @DrCameli
Blog: http://middlemethismiddlemethat.blogspot.com/
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/sandycamelieducator/
Aloha from the 50th State
Marcus Mariota,
QB Tennessee Titans
2014 Heisman Trophy Winner
“If one is successful,
the entire state
(Hawaii) is successful”
Hawaii Dept. of Education (HIDOE)
• Single State System – 1 District
Superintendent: Kathryn Matayoshi
• 185,000+ students
• 12,000+ teachers
• 256 schools (15 Complex Areas)
• HIDOE middle level configurations:
6th-8th, 7th & 8th, K-8th, 7th-12th, and K9th.
www.hawaiipublicschools.org
General Learner Outcomes
• Self-directed Learner
• Community Contributor
• Effective Communicator
• Complex Thinker
• Quality Producer
• Effective/Ethical User of Technology
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/
Character Education Research states:
 “The fastest growing reform in education today is
Character Education”
(Williams, 2000)
 “The inclusion of character education programs has
become synonymous with “healthy learning
environments”– a tenet of middle school philosophy,
which advocates for team building, community
responsibility, and independent self-direction” (Jackson &
Davis, 2000)
 “(Berkowitz) describes Character Education as the
development of children” (Berkowitz, 2002)
Character Education Resources
General Learner Outcomes
• Self-directed Learner
• Community Contributor
• Effective Communicator
• Complex Thinker
• Quality Producer
• Effective/Ethical User of Technology
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/
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I know how to share jobs & responsibilities when I’m on a team
I put time & effort into my work to produce quality assignments
I show creativity & originality when designing projects
I can set goals, keep track of them & reflect on my successes
I understand the importance of an Acceptable Use Policy w/computers
I listen, interpret & use information effectively for a variety of purposes
I am respectful of feelings, ideas & abilities of others in my group
I respect the legal & ethical issues related to technology
I am responsible for my own learning & know how to monitor my
progress
10. I can select a topic to study & expand upon it considering multiple
perspectives
11. I understand how to apply criteria to meeting assignment outcomes
12. I can determine appropriate communication styles in various situations
13. I am able to generate new ideas & evaluate their effectiveness
14. I manage my time & resources effectively to meet goals
15. I invite peers to share their ideas during team discussions
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Self-directed Learner
Definition:
Learner takes responsibility for
own learning by managing
timelines, monitoring progress
Job Description: Company looking
for a team player with strong time
management skills. If you are
interested in learning new skills with
the possibility of advancement –
check out our website!
& self-assessing growth by
reviewing strengths & areas for
improvement.
Based on “A Classified Approach to SDL”
(p. 44 – Watching Students GLO, Cameli – AMLE 2015)
Translation:
Team player = able to work w/others
Time management skills = arrives on
time/uses time wisely
Learning new skills = takes initiative
to improve self/skills
Community Contributor
Definition:
Task: Creating Working Agreements
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Students complete “Anatomy of a
GLOing Student” prior to group
activity
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Team of 3-4 students share ideas from
own avatar to create a list of GLO-ing
agreements on poster paper
Teams hang posters around room –
using colored dots/stickers students
“vote” on characteristics they believe
a “GLO-ing” Student should posses in
order to be successful at school.
Class debriefs final results and decides
which highly rated examples will serve
as Class Agreements
Learners posses the ability to
work collaboratively with others
by respecting the feelings, ideas,
abilities and cultural differences,
while being cooperative &
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encouraging in group situations.
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Based on “GLO-ing Governance”
(p. 52 – Watching Students GLO, Cameli – AMLE 2015)
Effective Communicator
Definition:
Learner possess the ability to listen,
interpret and use information in
various forms for a variety of
purposes & audiences. Through
written, spoken, electronic or nonverbal forms – communication
etiquette & guidance are important
for all learners.
Based on “Give GLO, Get GLO”
(p. 65 – Watching Students GLO, Cameli – AMLE 2015)
Task: Understanding Different
Communication Forms
• Using grid paper, students
brainstorm various forms of
communication styles – learners
circulate room sharing/collecting
ideas from each other.
• Teacher creates chart with
categories (oral, written, listening,
body, electronic) – students
volunteer suggestions for each.
Discussion held about different
forms and appropriate responses.
• Students reflect on their comfort
level of each type of
communication & set goals to
increase their effectiveness.
Complex Thinker
Definition:
Learner is able to consider multiple
perspectives, generate new & creative
ideas, evaluate the effectiveness of
his/her own work and make necessary
Task: Problem Solving based on real
life scenarios
• Analyzing clips from TV Show –
“What Would You Do? (ABC)
students watch reenactments of
scenarios and predict how they
may respond in similar situations
adjustments to challenges
encountered. Trait encourages
students to seek wisdom/strive for
ownership of understanding, rather
than accepting an answer based on
face value.
Based on “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda”
(p. 80 – Watching Students GLO, Cameli – AMLE 2015)
Key Questions....
 How would people in our
community react to this situation?
 What could be done to prevent
this event in the future?
 What should be done to educate
others about potential harm to
the community (when this
behavior occurs)?
Quality Producer
Definition:
Task: Learning to define quality
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Learner is able to recognize &
understand criteria set for
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quality performances &
Students sit on floor with blank papers
& writing utensil behind them;
teacher gives instructions to draw a
particular scene.
After task is complete & learners see
finished products, teacher collects &
informs class these papers will be
graded and used for a final
assessment.
products. Quality can be defined
by excellence, value or worth
depending upon the criteria
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established.
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Based on “Qualities of Quality”
(p. 90 – Watching Students GLO, Cameli – AMLE 2015)
Discussion focuses on qualities of
quality & criteria: 1) Does product
have all parts; 2) Have all steps been
followed; 3) Is work presentable?
Develop specific criteria for future
tasks/activities/assignments
Effective & Ethical User of Technology
Definition:
Learner understands the proper
handling & care of any equipment, as
Goal: Understand historical
perspectives related to technology
• Class discussion regarding various
forms of technology/systems from
the past & present to future.
well as appropriate use of electronic
tools. Learner can use a variety of
technologies to produce
ideas/products, manage information,
enhance communication, all while
respecting legal & ethical issues related
to such technology.
Based on “Technology Timelines”
(p. 108– Watching Students GLO, Cameli – AMLE 2015)
Example: Cars
• Pro: quicker transport, individual
designs, independence
• Con: increased traffic, environmental
concerns, economic factors
• Students make predictions on future
implications of technology from
various categories: Health/Safety,
Communication, Transportation
GLOs in Action
Student Video – GLOs in Action
How Do Teachers GLO?
Self-Directed Learner =
Professional development,
conferences, advanced degrees
Effective Communicator =
Daily instruction, publications,
sharing at conferences
Effective/Ethical User of Tech. =
Class websites, blogs, Twitter,
GAFE (Google Apps for Ed)
Community Contributor =
Teaming & collaborating w/peers
Complex Thinker =
Designing Curriculum to
meet the needs of all learners
Quality Producer=
Reports, letters to parents/families,
sharing w/other educators
Planning for Class, Team
& School-level Implementation
Available as downloads from : https://sites.google.com/site/sandycamelieducator/
Email:
drcameli808@gmail.com
Twitter: @DrCameli
Blog:
http://middlemethismiddlemethat.blogspot.com/
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/sandycamelieducator/
Book Links:
www.AMLE.org
www.eifrigpublishing.com
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