Saturday, November 11, 2017
4Dx Reflections Pages 77 -102
Recently the ILT worked to create a PLC Learning Cycle that incorporated the components of a WIG session. After reviewing this section, specifically the purpose and components of a WIG session (page 82), what connections do you notice in our new PLC Learning Cycle and a WIG session? How well does the PLC Learning Cycle align with the WIG Session? What might need to be added to the cycle to better/best support a WIG session? What work do you believe will need to be completed by the team before the PLC meeting in order to make sure all components of a WIG session are consistently completed?
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I notice that the WIG session also follows a similar cadence... SEE in the PLC cycle in my opinion aligns with step 2 of WIG session-Review the scoreboard: Learn from successes and failures. DO in the PLC cycle goes with step 3 of a WIG session-Plan: Clear the path and make new commitments. Then GET in the PLC cycle aligns with step 1 in WIG session- Account: Report on commitments. I feel that the PLC cycle aligns with the WIG session, however where as the PLC cycle can focus on various components of the whirlwind (80%) the WIG session is only for WIG's (20%) I'm envisioning this time being devoted to commitments and tracking of LEAD times, teacher intentional planning for LEAD time to support each individuals greatest leverage/lead measure. There will be times where work in the PLC may be on LEAD time or what is happening during that time. Student work samples, scoreboards etc. Just as in a WIG session a PLC cycle involves protocols and a process to "work on the work". I feel that there will not need to be additional work completed by the team before a WIG session, because if students and T are tracking LEAD time on a lead and lag scoreboard and has intentionally planned and prepared things that directly support each student's lead measure then that is all that is needed to show if you are winning or losing toward WIG achievement.
ReplyDeleteThe PLC learning cycle and the WIG sessions very much align together. Wig session 1 is the reporting of commitments/account and when we are in the learning cycle GET we are doing the same thing. SEE aligns with Wig session 2 reviewing the scoreboard and learning from our successes and failures. PLC learning cycle DO step is making plans and commitments-one lead measure to move our WIG forward. Unsure of what may need to be added to the learning cycle but teams will need to be prepared with the data so that, together, we can determine the greatest need or instructional strategies we will implement to improve student achievement, getting the most bang for our buck.
ReplyDeleteThe collaboration that a team goes through in the GET, SEE, and DO process allows for a continual alignment in conversation. The PLC focus does not end in merely one session; therefore, the conversation continues through the data collection. This process is excellent in allowing for accountability as well as problem solving to adjust best instructional strategies. It will also allow for PD that is aligned to a teams need to further student progress and continue closing achievement gaps. As we move through the process, data collection and preparedness will prove to become vital to success.
ReplyDeleteThe PLC cycle and WIG sessions are very similar. The steps for both align very well. I think Sample, Franks, and Heady have accurately described the similarities of the cycles. I agree that preparedness is key. All steakholders need to come to the PLC/WIG sessions prepared and focused.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the PLC and WIG cycles are similar in many ways as they align well and unite throughout collaboration. I also feel that being intentional in planning throughout all instruction regardless of it being daily plans, guided reading and math groups and/or LEAD time is vital to the success of both cycles. Without intentional planning we are not using data to drive instruction based on what the individual student needs.
ReplyDeletePLC and WIG cycles are extremely similar. Both of the cycles require you to evaluate where you are, decide where you would like to be and then make commitments on how you are going to get there. By following the cycles and being intentional in planning the processes, each one drives improvement and feelings of success.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mackenzie. Both cycles make us think about where we are and where we need to be, following with plans of how to get to that end goal.
DeleteThe PLC Cycle is a consistent time to meet to discuss our progress toward our Wildly Important Goal. Page 80 "accountability was the key to successful execution of the goal". We must all hold each other accountable for the work that we agree to do, because we have a common goal of excellence and achieving high reading expectations for ALL students. Page 80 "Consistency is critical." Making sure our PLC cycle is a consistent time with a consistent routine will help support our WIG achievement. Page 81 "discussion in the WIG session is limited solely to actions and results that move the scoreboard". I challenge teams and team leader to think of the data on the scoreboards when determining PLC cycles. If your team is not winning the game, then what needs to be done differently to change the score. If your team is winning the game, what does your team need to continue to do to stay winning? Thinking of the many football games I have watched this year (and previous seasons) games are many times won or lost in the last quarter. We need a game plan to ensure we will win the game. Page 91 "This is the kind of focused energy that produces results." Does everyone on the team know the direction we are going? One point of growth going forward for all teams is the commitment, then report on the commitment. This feels hard, but page 84 reminds us "What are the one or two most important things I can do this week to impact the lead measures?" Kim, Hayley, and I want to help you achieve these goals. "What can we do this week to clear the path for you?
ReplyDelete"The level of importance you place on the WIG session will directly determine the results your team produces." Whether this be through the PLC cycle or the WIG session, success is based on consistency, focus, and follow through. Everyone has to be on board and committed to the challenge presented. It requires a cooperative team.
ReplyDeleteThe WIG cycle and PLC are similar. They allow us to think about where we are, whst we want to get to, and how to do it. I believe it helps us focus more deeply on the wildly important and grow as learner and leaders. It gives us a cycle to follow that brings success.
ReplyDeleteI think the above replies have the question well covered. As long as everyone is informed and focused, the similarity of the WIG cycle and the PLC will allow the team to work collaboratively and move forward toward achieving the goal(s).
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