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ATL & ATT Reflection

21/4/2019

 


Last weekend I attended a "ATLs in the DP" training session, run by the wonderful Chiel Mooij. This was a super enjoyable session, which touched a lot on international mindedness and TOK. Although I am an MYP teacher, I found this super useful, especially with discussion about bringing more TOK into other classes.
One of the tools Chiel shared was the IB's "Approaches to teaching and learning in the Diploma Programme: Reflection tool". (available on MY IB, or here). I found this took super useful, for reflecting on my teaching practice in general, not just on particular units, and not just for DP. 

I decided to take this document, and make it into a Google Form - I will make copies of the form and use them for different purposes. For example, I will make a copy to:
  • complete at the end of each unit, then use to reflect on the end of the year
  • Make a copy for my design team, so we can see which we are doing best as a department or need to work on more
  • Use with my teaching team (for example, all Grade 8 Design teachers), to make sure we are on the same page
  • To use to reflect on individual/team/department/school practice more generally

There are a couple of potential challenges/issues with the IB's form as it stands - so I want to address these here too:
When reflecting on each skill/activity, it ranges from "In almost every lesson" to "Not in this unit/topic". However, it is important to understand that you are not aiming for "In almost every lesson" everytime - firstly it would be impossible to do each activity/skill in every class, and also some are needed more regularly than others. For example,  "Thinking Skills -ask open questions?" you might aim to do this in every lesson, but "Self-Management Skills - discuss planning and approaches to revision?" might happen only once.

It's a super long form. I've made it so none of the questions are required (apart from the one asking if you want to move to ATLs/ATTs or Complete the Form). You can just look at one particular section, or can skip through what you think is not relevant.

It also might just be worth looking through the initial document or the survey, and picking out your strengths and weaknesses.  
For example:
Thinking Skills
My Strengths:
  • ask open questions 
  • make a link to TOK
My Weaknesses:
  • include a reflection activity
  • ​give students time to think through their answers before asking them for a response?

I kept all the questions the same, even those this document is designed for DP, as I think it is just as useful for MYP. The only place I made changes was to "Approaches to Teaching: Teaching developed in local and global contexts" where I added in some info for MYP Teachers about Global Contexts and Service as Action. I also made changes to "Approaches to Teaching: Teaching focused on conceptual understanding", where I added some info about the Statement of Inquiry, Key Concepts, Related Concepts and Inquiry Questions.

Here are some of the changes:


Feel free to fill in my copy of the form. This will just be used as a template, but I .am happy to see people filling it in. If you want a copy, please leave a comment with your GMAIL address.
Lenny
21/4/2019 12:34:27 pm

Excited to see the form. Please share it, and thank you.

Wayne Kovacs
21/10/2020 09:57:33 am

Please can you send me the template to use please, your work is amazing and thanks for all this hard work.

Kirsty
21/4/2019 12:44:38 pm

I’d like a copy of the form - thanks. Kirstycmacaulay@gmail.com

Elizabeth
21/4/2019 12:50:35 pm

I'd like a copy, please: soloelsie@gmail.com. Thanks!

Tati
21/4/2019 12:57:49 pm

Please send it to me too! Thank you! Tcant001@fiu.edu

Glen
21/4/2019 01:04:11 pm

I'd like a copy please. Thanks

Joanne Chatlos
21/4/2019 01:18:37 pm

Thank you

Megha
21/4/2019 01:28:13 pm

I would like a copy. Thanks.

Cade
21/4/2019 01:44:31 pm

Sounds great. Thanks for sharing!
cade@canadianschool.com

Katherine
21/4/2019 02:08:18 pm

I’d like a copy. You always have the best resources. Thank you.

Ilse
21/4/2019 02:40:33 pm

But of course I’d like a copy!
Thanks dear Lenny!

Mj
21/4/2019 02:40:54 pm

Your resources are appreciated and inspiring!

Mj
21/4/2019 02:42:23 pm

May I please have a copy? Inmylifei@aol.com

Carrie Turunen
21/4/2019 03:11:55 pm

Can I get a copy of your form please?

Amanda
21/4/2019 03:37:20 pm

Love a copy thanks!

Shreya Mudaliar
21/4/2019 04:32:02 pm

Could you share a copy with me? Thanks

Mary Jaison
21/4/2019 04:54:05 pm

Thank you for sharing such amazing resources. Can you please share the form with me.

Leah Raven
21/4/2019 05:01:58 pm

Love a copy, such a neat idea.

leah.raven@gmail.com

Dolly
21/4/2019 06:55:17 pm

Leave me a copy

Stacy
21/4/2019 06:59:14 pm

I would like a copy please.

Jana
21/4/2019 07:52:40 pm

I'd like a copy please. Thank you

Jalpana Roy
21/4/2019 09:01:51 pm

I would live to have a copy
Thanks

Pascale
21/4/2019 11:00:38 pm

Would love a copy Lenny! thank you!

Dimitra
22/4/2019 12:12:40 am

I'd like a copy. Thank you for sharing.

Cheryl
22/4/2019 12:20:10 am

Lenny,
Thank you. I would like a copy. cheryl.wegscheid@gmail.com

Megan Iemma
22/4/2019 01:28:15 am

For my teaching role at a IB candidate school in Melbourne, Australia

Princess
22/4/2019 03:27:22 am

I would like a copy please. Thanks so much!

Jennifer
22/4/2019 04:29:22 am

I'd love a copy as well.

Jean Booysen
22/4/2019 04:54:05 am

Thanks so much. Please share.

Patricia Lees-Rolfe link
22/4/2019 08:50:02 am

Thank you so much for sharing all your ideas

Kerrilyn Thacker
22/4/2019 07:04:33 pm

I'd love a copy of this tool for teachers, Lenny!

Samuel Landete link
23/4/2019 02:57:44 am

Thank you so much for working on this and sharing, I would love a copy.

Chetana Kateshiya
23/4/2019 07:47:11 am

It's actually a good move

Phavana Silva
23/4/2019 08:19:18 am

Thank you Lenny! I would love a copy of this.

Yolanda Ramirez
23/4/2019 06:29:45 pm

Thanks, Lenny.

Looking forward to sharing this at school.

Warm regards.

Yolanda.

Cindy Barnsley
24/4/2019 09:54:26 am

I would love a copy please!

Nicole
25/4/2019 03:52:51 am

I would like a copy of the form. Thanks for sharing

Annie
26/4/2019 03:45:35 am

I'd love a copy and will credit you! Thank you!

Chiel Mooij link
26/4/2019 09:56:46 pm

Hi Lenny, thanks for the kind words and spreading the joy of ATL reflections. As you know, one of the great things about leading workshops is that you always get exposed to new perspectives. You've given me new insights into MYP and certainly e-assessment - and how ATLs can inform our approach to each aspect of our lessons. Good luck with all the great things you're doing and greetings to your lovely colleagues! -Chiel-

Matt Whitton link
28/4/2019 08:46:33 pm

I would love a copy - thank you, great work!

Stephanie Skaarnes
29/4/2019 04:30:09 pm

I would love a copy! Stephanie.skaarnes@rusd.org

Natalie K
2/5/2019 04:23:10 pm

I would love a copy of this. Thanks for all the impressive work!

Paula
8/5/2019 08:09:01 am

I would love a copy, too! ps7112509@gmail.com

Mary T. Hunter
10/5/2019 08:12:45 pm

Great Resource! I would very much like a copy please.
Thank you for your generosity.

Deborah
15/5/2019 06:16:02 pm

I would love a copy - thank you.

Erin Foley
3/6/2019 07:29:19 pm

Would love a copy! Email is above. Thanks!

Lisa Cantor
19/9/2019 12:54:45 am

Hi Lenny,
Could you share a copy of this.
with thanks.
Lisa

Jayne Day
10/1/2020 08:26:47 pm

I would love a copy of your form. Thank you for being such an inspiration!

Armand
14/1/2020 02:34:35 am

Thank you for this!

May I have a copy of this template? Thank you.

Here is my email ad: armand.galicia@gmail.com

sophia pantelis
31/1/2020 07:21:50 am

Awesome! Thank you for the resource :)

Sophia
2/2/2020 11:36:12 am

I would love a copy of this form . Thank you!

Aynur Memet
6/3/2020 10:42:53 am

Pls send me a copy! Thank you sharing

Shweta
4/4/2020 01:08:17 pm

Hi Lenny.
The prompts are great to keep a check on planning and are reflective enough. Thanks for sharing. Would appreciate a copy of the template.

Andrea
29/6/2020 05:38:22 am

Hi Lenny,

I'd love a copy when you have time:)

Naji
6/9/2020 01:14:42 am

I would like to use this form to help me do better in my classes. Please send me a copy. Thank you for your time and kindness

Dipti
11/10/2020 09:35:02 am

A copy of the template, please. Thanks

Jennifer Ward link
22/10/2020 05:23:15 pm

I'd like a copy of the form, please! Thank you! jennifer.ward2@apps.cabarrus.k12.nc.us.

Usman khalid
28/10/2020 11:01:22 am

usmansaleemi.ks@gamil.com
Please share it with me.

Regards

Vani
30/11/2020 08:13:03 am

The form looks quite exhaustive and gives opportunity for meaningful reflection by the teachers. I was looking for something like this for quite sometime now. Could you share a copy of the form if that is ok.
Many thanks!

Jyotika
12/1/2021 04:39:30 am

Thank you for all the resources you share. They are awesome and so helpful!

Sana Hussain
14/1/2021 09:10:59 am

This is a comprehensive document. Please share a copy with me at
sana.hussain@gmail.com

Thanks Alot!

Adriana Alarcon
24/1/2021 05:47:19 am

I would love a copy please, thanks for sharing. This is amazing!

Wendy Preciado
3/2/2021 10:00:16 pm

wguerra1976@gmail.com
Thank you.

Anthony Bernardo
24/3/2021 03:28:29 pm

Thank you so much Lenny for sharing your knowledge and expertise all throughout the years. Really appreciate all that you are doing.

Riddhi Rai
13/6/2021 03:36:37 am

Hi!

This work is incredible. Can I have a copy of this?

Thank you.

Regards,
Riddhi

SHEENA BHATNAGAR
11/7/2021 07:24:14 am

Hi Lenny! I really appreciate your work, and would love to have a copy of this form. My email address is sheena.bhatnaga7@gmail.com
Thanks in advance.

Nora Dandurand
26/8/2021 04:43:17 am

I'd love a copy of this form when you have the opportunity to share. I'm a new IB coordinator and I'm deeply grateful for your generosity in sharing resources!

Ralph Bedwell
6/10/2021 05:56:42 am

I would love to have a copy of this form. Thanks!


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