Participate and share: Poster 
Objectives:
Participants will gain a clear understanding of what small group instruction is and its benefits in a secondary classroom setting.
Teachers will learn how to identify specific learning objectives or goals that can be effectively addressed through small group instruction.
Participants will acquire strategies for forming small groups, considering factors such as student needs, abilities, and learning styles - Primarily, Teachers will learn how to use data to make informed decisions about the effectiveness of their small group instruction and make necessary adjustments.
Teachers will explore methods for differentiating instruction within small groups to meet the diverse needs of their students.
Participants will learn techniques for managing and maintaining a productive learning environment within small groups, including behavior management strategies.
Participants will understand how to use formative assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Teachers will learn effective ways to provide feedback to students within small groups and how to document student progress.
Participants will discover ways to integrate technology tools and resources to enhance small group instruction.
Participants will be exposed to real-world examples of successful small group instruction in secondary classrooms.
Teachers will learn how to measure the impact of small group instruction on student learning outcomes.
** Intro and Learning Goals:
When you leave today, my goal is that you have a clear understanding of the impact small group instruction has in the secondary classroom.
I also hope you leave today with some practical ideas you can use as a springboard to jump start small group instruction in your classroom!
**What is it and why? Understanding
Discuss the rationale behind using small group instruction.
Highlight the benefits: personalized learning, increased engagement, and improved student outcomes.
Define small group instruction.
Explain how it differs from whole-class instruction.
Emphasize the importance of targeting specific learning objectives.
**Impact on Student Learning
Explore research findings and statistics on the impact of small group instruction on student achievement.
Share real examples and collected data
Discuss methods for measuring the impact of small group instruction on student learning outcomes.
**Types & Group formation
Discuss various types of small groups (ability-based, interest-based, mixed-ability) and when to use them.
Offer strategies for forming small groups: by readiness, interest, or learning style.
Discuss considerations for equitable groupings.
**Managing, Feedback, and Progress Monitoring
Explain how to use formative assessments to monitor progress.
Provide examples of assessment tools.
Discuss techniques for managing small groups effectively.
Emphasize the importance of clear expectations and routines.
Explain how small group instruction allows for more effective differentiation.
Provide examples of differentiation strategies.
Discuss the importance of providing timely and constructive feedback.
Share effective feedback strategies.
**Tech Integration
Discuss how technology can enhance small group instruction.
Showcase relevant educational technology tools.
Stress the importance of ongoing reflection and adjustment in small group instruction.
Encourage teachers to continuously improve their practices.
**Materials, resources, support, and Reflection
Offer guidance on selecting appropriate materials and resources for small group lessons.
Share examples of resources and tools.
Discuss the importance of providing timely and constructive feedback.
Share effective feedback strategies.
Offer tips for efficiently managing instructional time during small group sessions. Practical Ideas for Implementation
Stress the importance of ongoing reflection and adjustment in small group instruction.
Encourage teachers to continuously improve their practices.
**Conclusion & Contacts
Real data collected from classrooms at my school.
Marzano resources and research
Student accounts
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