Here are some take-aways from the choice break out session: Dynamic Advisories for Enhancing Personalized Learning as we think about the possibility of using a TA format to complement the roll out of PLPs.
- TA as an essential component for adolescent development
- As a school come up with a guiding philosophy for the vision/purpose of TA so it is clearly communicated and shared with students
- TA has the power to be a culture changer- start with common belief, engaging in purposeful activities that are interactive and personalized can move toward a common goal (Not homeroom, not a time for passing out papers, going through checklists etc.)
- Characteristics for Effective TA’s
- addresses issues of community
- promotes open communication
- strong advisors know and care about their students
- supervises academic progress
- support problem solving skills through guidance and advice
- Elements that can be included in Teacher Advisory
- academic check-ins
- team-building activities (build relationships) and/or movement activities
- service- design activities that have a cause (e.g., writing letters to veterans); importance in adolescent development to feel part of something greater than themselves
- personalization (recognition of achievements in and out of school, birthdays)
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