The Content Planning Conference Series
These six chapters make the case that digging deeply into one's content and analyzing the ideas in that content produces better lessons, if one takes the time to do it. But in addition to becoming an individual habit of mind for planning, these content- focused conversations are very beneficial when pairs or groups of educational professionals have them together.
For more information refer to p. 395 of the Planning chapter of The Skillful Teacher.
In this series:
1. The Content Planning Conference: Chapter 1: Introduction to the Respiratory System
This video shows the steps to take when conducting a content-focused planning conference.
2. The Content Planning Conference: Chapter 2: Emphasis on Content
This video shows how get clear on all parts of the content before specifying the objectives.
3. The Content Planning Conference: Chapter 3. Map of the Respiratory System
This chapter shows a diagram or a concept-map that the teacher and the coach construct after the 15-minute analysis of the content.
4. The Content Planning Conference: Chapter 4. Planning Guidelines
This chapter introduces and explains the guidelines for conducting a content conference.
5. The Content Planning Conference: Chapter 5. Steps in a Content Planning Conference
This chapter shows the full planning conference on the respiratory system and asks viewers to identify when the planning steps or guidelines were in use.
6. The Content Planning Conference: Chapter 6. Summary
The hope is that this series of videos has provided you with the tools and insight to conduct successful planning conferences that lead to improved teaching and learning.