3.2 Individual Induction Plan (IIP)
Inquiry #1Please see the directions at the end of the document to assist you with the guidelines for completion.
Participating Teacher / Support Provider / District / School
Induction Standard: Pedagogy
FOCUS OF THE INQUIRY: Determining what I need to know and be able to do / PLAN
1. Based on findings from the Description of Practice (DOP), determine area(s) of focus. / 2. Develop a focus question for this inquiry.
3. Which CSTP element(s) will be addressed? / 4. What are the anticipated, measurable outcomes for student learning?
ACTION PLAN: Examining research related to my focus question and applying new learning in my classroom
5. Research: Describe resources used (i.e., talked to colleague, research online, other) / 6. Date of research
Before completing Cells 7-9, you will teach your lessons, be observed, and analyze student data! / TEACH
7. Application How new knowledge was implemented.
REFLECTION/APPLICATION / REFLECT
8. As a result of the Inquiry process, what was the impact on (list specific evidence):
· Instructional/classroom practices
· Student achievement
9. Describe how you will apply new learning to future practice? / APPLY
Guidelines for the Completion of the Inquiry Individual Induction Plan:
Overview
Behind this tab, you will utilize the following tools:
Objectives For This Work:
You will gather information, develop an action plan, implement that action plan, reflect on collected evidence and apply new learning to future practice. The results are used to guide professional development with on-going opportunities for you and your Support Provider to explore the impact of instruction on student achievement.
Individual Induction Plan (IIP)
· Enter Information
o On the Individual Induction Plan enter your name, Support Provider name, district and school
· Determine the focus of the Inquiry
Review evidence collected prior to the Inquiry with your Support Provider (i.e., Context for Teaching tools, DOP, K-W-O, Conversation Guides, etc.). There should be a clear progression that allows the reader to see how your authentic question connects to your inquiry focus question and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. The student outcomes in cell 4 should be related to your growth as a professional educator as a result of your inquiry.
o Cell 1: Determine the focus of the inquiry by describing current classroom concerns/areas for growth (refer to the DOP)
o Cell 2: Develop a focus question for the inquiry
§ You may use the indicator questions on pages 24-29 in the CSTP booklet to identify an open-ended focus question that will lead to an in-depth study of teaching practice related to the focus area
o Cell 3: Connect to the CSTP
o Cell 4: Define measurable outcomes (i.e., increased student participation, comparative increase in scores, etc.)
· Developing the Action Plan
During this segment you and your Support Provider will begin developing your action plan. This plan will document new learning and how it was applied in the classroom.
o Cell 5: Examining Research related to focus question You will be indicating how the information gained from your research is used in your instructional planning in Cell 7. (select at least one from each of the categories below):
§ Describe resources used (use specific information) :
· Collaboration
o Talk with colleague(s)—identify which colleagues
o Observe professional colleague(s)—identify colleagues observed
· Research (a minimum of three sources, including one research based article, at least two must be from valid, credible resources)
o Read research related to your focus question—cite research articles, websites, books
o Analyze data- such as, student work—identify data analyzed
· Attend Professional Development—may be face to face or online
o Attend workshops/courses—specify which workshops/courses attended
o Explore Internet—list sites explored
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o Cell 6: Date--Record dates for each action taken to support the focus question.
o Cell 7: Application—be specific in making connections to the research from Cell 5.
§ Describe the learning that was applied in the classroom.
§ In what ways was new knowledge implemented in the classroom?
Reflection/Application
o Cell 8: Describe the impact of your Inquiry (focus question) on your classroom practice. How did it change:
§ Your teaching?
§ Student achievement?
o Cell 9: Describe how the information and experiences gained during this Inquiry will be applied in your future teaching practice. Include how you are using the experience to impact your professional expertise and practice in alignment with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.
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Inquiry: C-1 Individual Induction Plan 3.2