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 * ROLE PLAY 4A**

Effective teaching/ Effective technology use Teacher Directed Level Effective ITS/ Uncooperative Teacher

Role A: Moe Dem – ITS

During the observation of Ms. Tipathy, you note that she is a fourth grade teacher that uses technology effectively. Ms. Tipathy’s classes are performing well on standardized exams. Students in her class are engaged at all times. Ms. Tipathy uses technology in a hands-on, collaborative and project-based approach. However, she has not been welcoming to you and or open to your suggestions. During the post observation conference, she states that she doesn’t think you can help her and suggests that your time could be better spent with teachers who don’t use technology at all.

Some additional considerations:
 * Ms. Tipathy is an effective teacher that uses technology well.
 * Ms. Tipathy does not think you can help her improve.
 * Ms. Tipathy is eager to end the post-observation meeting because she thinks it is a waste of time.

Compliment Ms. Tipathy’s use of technology and her teaching. Convince her that you have expertise to share. Try to determine what she perceives as her needs by asking her to express what kinds of support she would find useful.