The Research
Social action depends on the belief that a group can effect change. Collective efficacy helps people realize their shared destiny.
- Bandura, 1997
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Operationalize the highest influences on student learning
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Partner with students to expand student ownership of learning
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Engage students in self and peer assessment
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Build a culture of efficacy using practical, easy-to-implement protocols
Impact Team Implementation
SELECT MODEL
Impact Teams
FOUNDATION
DAY 1
FOUNDATION
DAY 2
BUILD SYSTEM
CAPACITY
3-6 months
4
COACHING
SESSIONS
The Model Team Approach empowers teacher leaders by strengthening peer facilitation. Schools will focus on developing 2-3 Model Impact Teams that will serve as models for other teams. This approach builds the expertise of teams to:
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Facilitate an effective team meeting
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Use protocols to guide Impact Teams Inquiry Cycles
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Determine quality evidence to understand impact
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Analyze and triangulate quality evidence
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Agree upon high impact collective actions aligned to the Visible Learning
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Expand student ownership of learning
The Research
The development and design of the Impact Team model is based on extensive research that identifies those practices that maximize student learning (Hattie, 2009). Impact Teams operationalize seven influences that are proven to have the highest effect on student learning:
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Collective Efficacy: 1.39 ES
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Assessment Capable Learners: 1.33 ES
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Success Criteria: 1.13 ES
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Formative Evaluation: 0.90 ES
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Classroom Discussion: 0.82 ES
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Teacher Clarity: 0.75 ES
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Feedback: 0.75 ES
Why focus on building a culture of efficacy?
Students with a strong sense of self-efficacy:
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Are intrinsically motivated
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Challenge themselves
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Are persistent—show grit
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See mistakes as learning opportunities
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Are confident about achieving personal goals
Teachers with a strong sense of self-efficacy:
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Exhibit more planning and organization
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Are more open to new ideas
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Are more persistent and resilient
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Are less critical when students make mistakes
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Are less inclined to refer a difficult student to special education
SAFETY
MASTERY
MOMENTS
FEEDBACK
MODELS
OF
SUCCESS
CTE=1.57
Collective teacher efficacy (CTE)
is more important in explaining school achievement than socioeconomic status.
Hoy, Sweetland & Smith, 2002
Impact Teams System
Innovation Model
