CARE Model

After completing the Action Research Plan, I reviewed the 8.1 Tool provided in Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools by Sandra Harris, Stacey Edmonson and Julie Combs.  This helped me break down the specific challenges that might be a part of implementation as well as ways that we will know if the flipped classroom has been successful.  Below is the CARE Model.

Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools Sandra Harris, Stacey Edmonson, Julie Combs

Tool 8.1 CARE Model: Planning Tool

Identify Concerns that must change (look to the future)

(Assign points to concerns from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important issues to consider.)

1.  Developing new curriculum components such as podcasts and vodcasts must be implemented and tried immediately to make certain that the technology is working properly and user friendly for teachers and students.

2.  Teachers must be trained on how to generate “flipped lessons”.

3.  Students who do not have access to technology devices or the internet outside of the school must be given access to the lessons to be used at home or during off times at school.

Identify Affirmations that must be sustained (look to the present)

(Assign points to affirmations from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important issues to consider.)

1.  Rigorous curriculum that is aligned with the TEKS and school vision must be maintained.

2.  Curriculum planning with the cadre and World Geography must continue once a month at the minimum.

3.  Student opportunities to succeed must be present at all times.

SMART Recommendations that must be implemented:

(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely)

(Assign points to recommendations from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important recommendations to implement.)

1.  The use of edmodo or moodle must be tracked to make sure that students are utilizing the flipped lessons.  Usage can be tracked and grades assigned to coordinate usage and academic standards.

2.  Data can be measured on CBA’s one, two and three to compare the same teachers from 2012-2013 with their new scores 2013-2014.  This data will let us know if a flipped model can generate further academic success.  Additionally, data can be compared between teachers maintaining traditional methods verses those in the cadre using flipped methods.

3.  Online surveys can be used to measure the success felt by students and parents.  Additionally surveys can provide information from cadre teachers regarding student success in turning their assignments in, being caught up on make up work and academic success.

EVALUATE – Specifically and Often

(Identify the best ways to evaluate the implemented recommendations.)

1.  Testing data at the end of each unit and on CBA's will provide the best feedback on whether or not students are being more or less academically successful.

2.  Response to monthly surveys will let us know feelings of all stakeholders—students, teachers, parents, etc.

3.  Observation of academic grades, assignment completion, as well as depth and complexity of assignments turned in will let us track the success of flipped implementation. This information can be shared at monthly meetings by the cadre.