Table+1


 * Strengths**:
 * Providing strategies.
 * Modeling
 * More likely to get buy-in from teachers if administration is left out. When it is forced...it dies!
 * Asking teachers to connect/see application for classroom.
 * Collaboration & discussion.


 * Weaknesses**:
 * Find it easier to give strategies than the framework.
 * Getting teacher buy-in.
 * Parking lot for questions & concerns later.
 * Teachers resist using collaboration/discussion in the classroom.


 * Puzzlements**:
 * Teachers want a "magic bullet" that will "fix" their classroom problems.
 * Teachers want "stuff" handed to them.
 * Why is Social Studies dept. most resistant?
 * Getting teachers to understand the structure.
 * Why do we believe the kids can do it, but the teacher's don't?
 * Why do teachers want a quiet room? Why do they think kids are engaged if it's quiet?

IDEAS!!!


 * Alternating colors is a great way to change up delivery. In this way it does not become one "black and white" thought.
 * Use my school's moodle to incorporate a wiki discussion.
 * Thinking takes time. Don't assume adults catch on quicker. Take time to allow for questions and metacognition!
 * Assigning and alternating group roles helps maintain focus.
 * More PD for administrators
 * Share best practices

Nicely done, Table One! We agree that time is an issue, as well as non- language arts teacher buy-in! ~Table Five


 * PD Connection: What ideas will you be able to use in your PD?**
 * Reinforce that RA is **//not//** strategies, but rather a Framework.
 * Return to the Framework with each activity, demonstrating how each dimension is addressed.
 * Emphasize how metacognitive conversation brings it all together.