A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

I still vividly remember having lunch with Dave Moyer, the superintendent, where he explained in detail the vision that had been set for the district, centered around the six C's (collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, character, citizenship). It was at this time that the decision was made for me to assist.

EdTech 540

EdTech K-12 Pedagogy Professional Development 540

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Mostly an administrator these days, Fisher still teaches honors algebra at Breakwater, a pre-K-8th independent school in Portland, Maine. For instance, play in early education reinforces the development of social-emotional skills and critical thinking. When he teaches a math class, Tom Fisher wants students to feel confused.

K-12 131

K-12 Pedagogy Teaching Elementary School 131

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

Squinting at my 16” laptop screen 12 hours every day while communicating with students and grading their papers was growing painful, so I bought a 34” curved ultra-wide external monitor ($570). 18, I posted in two Facebook groups devoted to college pedagogy. I bought paint ($170) to re-do the walls.

Teaching 141

Teaching K-12 Pedagogy Economics 141

ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says. The conversation around math instruction suggests that not that much is really known about how to teach K-12 math. Barclay says. But that wasn’t immediately clear.

K-12 136

K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Pedagogy 136

ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. AI isn't just a new tool; it is a shift in pedagogy.

Pedagogy 135

Pedagogy Advocacy K-12 Professional Development 135

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

A curriculum expert who reviewed the pedagogy explained to me that the unit was “weak” and does not meet Common Core standards as the creator claimed. Many gush like this one: “Everything is clearly laid out and takes the guesswork out of trying to feel like I have to do it all. Such a lifesaver!”

High School 119

High School Pedagogy Research Professional Development 119

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2018

That’s prompted new Janesville Schools Superintendent Steve Pophal to enact a plan to give kids the critical thinking and specialized skills he hopes will help them meet local business needs while avoiding the trap of low-skill, low-wage work that accounts for a growing share of the city’s economy.

Pedagogy 111

Pedagogy High School Economics Humanities 111