Tag: student-led conferences

2nd Grade Student Led Conferences

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Our goals at Dunlap Grade School are to create an environment where are students will continuously excel in a global society by being:

  • Self-motivated learners
  • Critical thinkers
  • Effective communicators
  • Responsible and culturally aware citizens
  • Technology capable producers

One of the key strategies in developing that vision is the implementation of student-led conferences at DGS. Our K-2 students are participating in them this week. At their conferences, students review their individual data binders and communicate opening with their parents and teachers regarding their progress toward their goals. Check out the video below to see what it looks like in 2nd grade!

Preparing for Student-Led Conferences

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Goal 1:  To continuously improve student growth and achievement.

Dunlap students will continuously excel in a global society by being effective communicators. 

 

Along with presenting their ‘How To’ speeches this week, fourth grade students have been preparing for their own student-led conferences.  Both Mr. Eckert and Ms. Marquis have introduced a variety of ways for students to practice and present their own data collected over the past quarter.  By being able to articulate their growth over the past nine weeks, parents are able to ‘catch a glimpse’ of their child’s school day and learning style.

One method as shown in Mr. Eckert’s class was presenting as a student to his/her parent. While one student was presenting their data, the other acted as a parent listening to their child share his/her data.  With this dualistic approach, students are becoming more comfortable with their presentation skills as well as their preparedness for any questions that may come their way.

Both Mr. Eckert and Ms. Marquis are extremely proud of their students.  They cannot wait to see their students present during the first half of conferences this Thursday and Friday.