Coaching isn't just for the athletic field. Coaching in our schools nurtures independence, self-efficacy, and growth for educators. But, it takes deliberate effort to create a culture of coaching. #FearlessCoaching#LeadingTheWholeTeacher
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In teaching, sublime results--brilliant classroom discussion; thoughtful essays; enduring knowledge--often come about thanks to relatively mundane teacher skills. Like giving effective directions and narrating the follow-through.
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Proud of the work BMS ELA teams did!I am full of gratitude for the opportunity to lead UbD retreat days that were such a success! Teachers working on making meaningful changes to our core curriculum. Alignment. Culturally Relevant. Engagement. Teacher Leaders! Thank you! #BDSD2
"How do you want me to respond when...?"
Borrowing, building on this "better" from my wife.
Response Cards
Asking our kids how they want us to respond to behaviors, so we don't react.
Response situations are inevitable.
Reaction situations are avoidable.
#WiseWife
A high school teacher found he could build a stronger classroom community in less than one minute each dayโwith a simple activity called Daily Dedications!
Dear Educators! As you go back to school, I'm giving away a City Spies boxed set. You can give them to kids! Put them in your school or classroom library! Or keep them for yourselves. Totally your call. Retweet to enter for a chance to win. (And make sure you follow me.)
Almost every best practice in education takes more time than traditional practices.
More time to plan, more time to differentiate, and more time to grade.
If we want educators to be able to do these practices effectively, we need to give educators more time to do them.
My mind is literally mush. Class in the morning and I have absolutely no idea what to teach. I mean, I know what Iโm supposed to be teaching, but I donโt know what to teach. Make sense? Anyone else in this spot right now?