4 A’s Protocol: Engage Staff in Focused Meetings
A good discussion increases the dimensions of everyone who takes part.
– Randolph Bourne
INTRO
This is a protocol that is used to focus meetings and professional development discussions. Leaders/teachers will have an opportunity to connect with the presented material, then raise different perspectives about that same material.
OBJECTIVES
- Use critical thinking skills to work through assumptions and develop common ground
Use the provided PDF to help engage your team in more focused and thoughtful meetings, discussions, PD, etc.
For additional ideas and guidance, please review the provided article.
TIPS
- This protocol can also be used with students for class/group discussions.
- Little Things are smaller efforts you can do tomorrow, or within the next week or so.
- While these quick and easy practices can produce big impacts, remember, this is not a quick fix: You’re establishing schoolwide changes that should better serve all students for years to come
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