My analysis falls into 3 categories.
1. Student observation- Observing students set their goals with the CF has been a wonderful experience. Students are very intentional about asking clarifying questions. This 1 minute DAILY conversation (the students begged to meet with their CF everyday) has turned the room into a safe place of differences and community. Students have progressed to using our CAFE strategies bulletin board to set goal and areas I have suggested in a small group. Students spend more time on task the day when we write down our goal their goal. When students report after DAILY 5 they are very honest about their progress. One student said, "I am a better reader today because I stopped to check for understanding." His CF said, "How did you check for understanding?" These are the sort of conversations that tell me that students ability to reflect and understand their own ability is increasing.
2. Student rubrics- Students report in their survey (I have students complete a survey the last day of every week) that they enjoy meeting and talking to their CF. Some report that they need to get better at listening and asking clarifying questions. All students report that they are a good CF.
3. The teacher- I have learned to love CF's as part of our daily routine. Students love making the connection with other students and sharing the great progress they are making. I still have not found it necessary to change students' CFS.
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