Success Analysis Protocol

Identify a success. (5 minutes)

Students should:

• Write a short description of a success.
• Describe the specifics of the success. Be sure to answer the question, “What made this experience so different from others like it that I have had?

Presenter describes the success. (5 minutes)

• Presenter tells the story of his or her “success,” in as much detail she /he can remember.
• The group takes notes.

Group asks clarifying questions. (3 minutes)

• The rest of the group asks clarifying questions about the details of the “success”

Group asks questions that help the presenter reflect upon the success. (5 minutes)

• The presenter answers the questions, but there isn’t any back and forth discussion with the group. Some examples of questions include:

• Why do you think that animations are useful in learning English grammar (reported speech)?

• Why did you decide to choose this topic?

Group reflects on the success story. (10 minutes)

• Group members discuss what they heard the presenter say, and offer additional insights and analysis of the success.
• The presenter is silent and takes notes.

Presenter responds (3 minutes)

• The presenter reflects on the group’s discussion about what made this so successful.
• The group then discusses briefly how what they have learned might be applied to all of their work.

Appreciate(1 minute)

• Take a moment to appreciate the good work of your colleague.

Debrief protocol. (5 minutes)

• Possible questions:

• What worked well?
• How might we apply what we learned to other work?
• How might students use this process to reflect on their work?
• What adaptations to this protocol might improve the process?