WELCOME
Groups at Work:
Structures and Strategies for
Professional Learning
Developed by Bruce Wellman & Laura Lipton, Co-Directors
“Before I begin, I’d just like to make it known that I
didn’t volunteer to do this presentation.”
Today’s Session
Reflections on Practice
Today’s Session
Reflections on Practice
Focusing Attention
Today’s Session
Reflections on Practice
Focusing Attention
Framing the Discourse
Today’s Session
Reflections on Practice
Focusing Attention
Framing the Discourse
For Next Time
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1. Craft and apply a frame using the template
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on p.42-43.
2. Try one or more of today’s strategies:
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GAW p.#
Stem Completion
p.90
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Brainstorm & Categorize
p.36
Elevator Speech
p.65
Here’s What! Soe
What? Now What? p.26
Be ready to share x
your reflections at the
start of the next webinar.
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Try one or more of today’s strategies:
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Stem Completion
p.90
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Brainstorm & Categorize
p.36
Elevator Speech
p.65
Here’s What! SotWhat? Now What? p.26
What I tried; How itowent; What I learned
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Stem Completion
Brainstorm & Categorize
Here’s What! So What?
Now What?
Place your icon next to the strategies you tried
Success and Challenge T-Chart
A learning and unlearning journey
Successes
Challenges
The Group Leader’s Design Mind
p.14
The Group Leader’s Design Mind
p.14
The Group Leader’s Design Mind
p.14
Elevator Speech
Individually:
Construct an “elevator
speech” that describes
your understanding of
the Designer’s Mind to
someone who hasn’t
participated in this
session.
The Frame
Frames are mental structures that shape the
way we see the world. As a result, they shape
the goals we seek, the plans we make, the way
we act, and what counts as a good or bad
outcome of our actions.
George Lakoff
The Frame p.22
The purpose
The Frame p.22
The outcomes
The Frame p.22
The outcomes – expected results
(product, performance, decision) for one session or a
series of sessions
The Frame p.22
The boundaries
The Frame p.22
The boundaries- what is inside the ‘frame’ of the
session and what is outside; the non-negotiable(s).
The Frame p.22
The intentions
The Frame p.22
The intentions – your role and how you will apply it
The Frame p.22
The benefits
The Frame p.22
The benefits – what the group members will gain
from their participation
The Frame p.22
The logistics
The Frame p.22
The logistics-dates, times, schedule, locations,etc.
The Frame: Sample Templates p.23
Our purpose today
is________________________________________________.
By the end of our session, we should be able
to_________________________ ____________________________. We
can expect_______________________
___________________. My
__________________________in order to
accomplish__________________________________.
intention is
The Frame: Sample Templates p.23
Your team’s task is to __________________________________. To achieve
this, you will be ____________________________________. As a result,
you will be able to _______________________________. To begin, you will
__________________________________________.
The Frame: Sample Templates p.23
This session is one in a series of _____________________________.
There will be meetings monthly, from
____________________________. The overarching purpose for the
work is to _________________________. There are several ‘givens’
necessary to incorporate into the task. These include:
_____________________________________________. Given that,
please anticipate _________________________________. To begin,
please be aware that the process will include
_____________________and is intended to produce
_______________.
The Frame: Sample Templates p. 25
Our purpose today
is________________________________________________.
By the end of our session, we should be able
to_________________________ ____________________________. We
can expect_______________________ ___________________. My intention is
__________________________in order to
accomplish__________________________________.
Our purpose today is to enhance the effectiveness of our new reading program.
By the end of our session, we will define selection criteria and quality standards for
adoptable materials. We
can expect to work interactively, both in grade level and cross
grade level task teams . My
intention is to provide process structures to guide the work in
order to accomplish our task within the allotted time frame.
Application
What
understandings/applic
ations are emerging
for you regarding your
use of the frame?
The Frame: Delivery p. 24
Using space
Using body
Using voice
Using language
The Frame: Delivery p.24
Using Space
• Establish spatial anchors
• Create a visual third point
The Frame: Delivery p.24
Using Body
• Stand still
• Frozen gesture
• Physical focus on the third point
Principle for Leaders: Choose Voice
Using Voice
credible voice
• Credible
approachable voice
- for focusing attention
- for framing task & process
- for presenting information
Principle for Leaders: Choose Voice
Using Voice
credible voice
approachable voice
• Approachable
- for creating psychological
safety
- for inviting thinking
- for encouraging responses
Principle for Leaders
Skilled leaders
Use
pronouns with
purpose
Managing Resources p.13
Physical Techniques
• Breathe
• Progressive relaxation
• Walk
• Uncross your legs
• Dangle your arms/
twist your wrists
• Make faces
• Center yourself physically
Managing Resources p.13
Mental Techniques
• Over prepare
• Written notes
• Mentally rehearse
• Reconnaissance
• Take a long view
• Paradoxical intervention
• Prayer or mantra
If. . . Then . . . p.71
If I remember to . . .
Then I’ll be able to . . .
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1. Experiment with a new technique for
resourcefulness.o
2. Try one or more of today’s strategies:
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GAW p.
#
n
T-charts
p.91
Elevator Speech
p.65
If. . . Then . . . e
p.27
Be ready to share x
your reflections at the
start of the next webinar.