A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Below I will address six specific areas that can help to create an empathetic teaching and learning culture. Grace Depending on your position, leading and teaching with grace is the epitome of an empathetic culture. New learning models and innovative pedagogies will take hold.

Pedagogy 543

Pedagogy Cultures Tradition Leadership 543

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not. We found great success at my school during our digital transformation by focusing on pedagogy first, technology second if appropriate mindset. Teaching will and must be different. Leadership must and will be different.

Pedagogy 533

Pedagogy Professional Development Leadership Cultures 533

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

As spaces change has pedagogy as well? How will pedagogy change in ways that emphasize path, pace, and place? I highly suggest you check out this post , which goes into detail on the pedagogy of blended learning. The key is to create the conditions for our learners where we, as the adults, would want to learn. Here is the rub.

Pedagogy 400

Pedagogy Cultures Research Education 400

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

Use gender-neutral colors to create a culture of respect and understanding. Create a virtual option as many students flourished in this environment Utilize blended pedagogies that focus on path, pace, and place while developing a more equitable culture. These are hardwired into our brains.

Tutoring 532

Tutoring Pedagogy Library Cultures 532

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Other pieces included topics that I traditionally cover but with new angles such as pedagogy, change leadership, and school culture. It is always an honor to share the incredible work of educators in the field. Everything changed in March, not just for me, but the entire world.

Pedagogy 527

Pedagogy Leadership Tradition Cultures 527

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

It would be foolish of any speaker or presenter to do so, considering that we don’t really know the people who we are blessed to speak with, let alone the specific culture in which they work. Making people feel good is always crucial, and a critical component of a positive culture. In some cases, this might still be effective.

Pedagogy 422

Pedagogy Economics Leadership Elementary School 422

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

Leaders must begin to transform school culture in ways where there are actually fundamental changes in teaching and learning so that technology is not just a gimmick or tool used to engage students. Pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate.

Pedagogy 477

Pedagogy Artifacts Leadership Cultures 477

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

It goes without saying that together we are all better, and leveraging others' collective intelligence will only strengthen both individual practices and school culture. My week-long visit there was a follow-up from 2019, where hundreds of classroom walk-throughs were conducted with a focus on improving digital pedagogy.

Pedagogy 546

Pedagogy Elementary School Critical Thinking Cultures 546

ED Surge

APRIL 8, 2025

The list of explanations ranges from a math-avoidant culture to schools difficulties hiring and keeping talented teachers, a job that seems to have become harder postpandemic. Ultimately, the National Council on Teacher Quality report recommends programs dedicate 150 instructional hours to math content and pedagogy.

Elementary School 128

Elementary School Pedagogy K-12 Professional Development 128

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

The lessons learned from this crisis can empower us all to chart a new path to create cultures of learning that provide kids with the competencies to succeed in a post-COVID19 world. The purposeful use of technology and sound pedagogy that empowers kids to think through relevant applications should be the drivers.

Leadership 512

Leadership Education Pedagogy Cultures 512

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2017

Thus, schools and education in general need to create a learning culture that not only inspires students, but also prepares them for success in their future. This means re-integrating trade-based courses and programs that use to be the norm in virtually every school.

K-12 401

K-12 Pedagogy Tradition Cultures 401

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Each of the seven outlined below are either embedded components of school culture or an element of professional practice that leaders already focus on (or should be). As technology changes, so must pedagogy, especially assessment and feedback. Here is where the Pillars of Digital Leadership come into play.

Leadership 404

Leadership Cultures Pedagogy Research 404

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2022

At the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), we developed a relationships model in partnership with Dr. Stephanie Jones at the Harvard EASEL Lab that we utilize with administrators and teachers to create vibrant learning cultures. Students want purpose in their learning.

Pedagogy 470

Pedagogy Classroom Management Leadership Cultures 470

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

While AI can provide data-driven insights and automate certain tasks, it needs a nuanced understanding of human relationships, cultural contexts, and complex decision-making processes essential for effective leadership. While AI can support these efforts, it should be seen as something other than a substitute for human leadership.

Leadership 403

Leadership Pedagogy Humanities Library 403

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

An emphasis on priority standards can significantly reduce teachers' burden while streamlining other pedagogy aspects, such as assessment. Using a give and take strategy and lessening the burden will create a culture of empowerment. Empathetic leadership is critical to helping staff get through challenging times.

Leadership 530

Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Tradition 530

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

Cultural and Social Awareness : Integrating relevant social and cultural issues into the curriculum can promote empathy, respect for diversity, and an understanding of global interconnectivity. Educators should use the framework as a dynamic tool to scaffold instruction and assessment while moving to more personalized pedagogies.

Critical Thinking 466

Critical Thinking Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Cultures 466

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

This means looking at key practices such as Tier 1 instruction, pedagogy, assessment, feedback, differentiation, RTI , real co-teaching , and professional learning to see where there is an opportunity to grow. This is yet another testament to the culture of learning that has been established.

Junior High 485

Junior High Pedagogy Professional Development Leadership 485

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

For SEL to be more than a buzzword or fad, it needs to be embedded into school culture. Personalized learning : Sound pedagogy can be the most proactive approach out there to meeting kids' social and emotional needs on a daily basis. Let’s start with students. A focus is excellent, but it’s the actions that truly matter.

Pedagogy 495

Pedagogy Lesson Plan Classroom Management Cultures 495

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2024

Pedagogical leadership focuses on numerous responsibilities and roles that work to ensure a vibrant learning culture that helps to meet the needs of all students. Here is where a sole emphasis on instructional leadership might not lead to efficacy at scale. If not, where do we begin and why?

Leadership 375

Leadership Pedagogy Cultures Research 375

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2025

Novels are powerful pedagogy because they are hard and time-consuming to teach. What we mean is that the success of novel instruction hinges not just on the quality of the books we teach but on the intellectual culture we surround them with. Some read maintaining these systems as a question of accountability; we see it as equity.

K-12 135

K-12 Pedagogy High School Cultures 135

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Create a Culture That Normalizes Mistakes “When you create a classroom that’s focused on the rewards, the gold stars, the grades, kids are just trying to look good and get the good grade,” David-Lang says.

Pedagogy 295

Pedagogy Cultures Lesson Plan Library 295

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

We are beginning to see some schools across the country take the lead in merging sound pedagogy with the effective integration of technology. To truly create an innovative culture of learning we must not fear failure either. When we give up control a certain level of failure will follow.

Education 383

Education Professional Development Educational Technology Pedagogy 383

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2018

Sara Briggs sums it up nicely: "Research shows that relevant learning means effective learning and that alone should be enough to get us rethinking our lesson plans (and school culture for that matter). The many benefits speak for themselves, which compels all of us to ensure that this becomes a mainstay in daily pedagogy.

Pedagogy 389

Pedagogy Lesson Plan Cultures Teaching 389

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

It is first and foremost a school culture issue, which falls on the shoulders of leaders. With any learning activity, with or without technology, effective pedagogy is key. Students do this all the time when dictator-like policies and rules govern technology use. The behavior argument that many make is flawed.

Pedagogy 418

Pedagogy Classroom Management Leadership Government 418

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 27, 2021

At a macro level, open forums and surveys can be used to elicit ideas for improving school culture. You will see this in the video below, as well as a textbook personalized classroom using sound blended pedagogies. Think about how audio, video, or the ability to draw can help a child find their voice.

Pedagogy 375

Pedagogy Cultures Education 375

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2019

Some guiding questions that might help are below: How have instructional design and pedagogy changed? How has the learning culture changed? The questions above will be answered differently as each district, school, and educator is unique as well as the respective culture. How have student work and products changed?

Leadership 335

Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Cultures 335

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

As remote learning is a new venture for most, it is crucial to ensure that sound instructional techniques and pedagogy are embraced. The lessons learned today can help to build a brighter future and culture once schools reopen. Funds have been allocated this year to provide this support for both teachers and administrators.

Leadership 454

Leadership Pedagogy Cultures High School 454

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

The premise of the image aligns with work that I help facilitate in that there has to be a focus on sound pedagogy while creating a culture that truly prepares learners with the qualities they need now and well into the future. We call this Quad D learning based on the Rigor Relevance Framework.

Pedagogy 412

Pedagogy Middle School Leadership Cultures 412

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The dynamism of the world, driven by scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and cultural shifts, ensures that there is always room for improvement. Principal Nicki Slaugh and her staff are committed to evaluating and reflecting on their pedagogy to provide their students with the most effective learning experiences.

Junior High 343

Junior High Pedagogy Leadership Humanities 343

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this being said, quality leadership becomes even more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Embrace 21st Century Pedagogy and Curriculum A vision begins with talk, but will only become reality with action.

Pedagogy 242

Pedagogy Leadership Professional Development Cultures 242

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 9, 2024

It’s a very cool concept that involves treats, and there’s even a special offer for Cult of Pedagogy readers, which you can find at the end of this post. No Tech Use the first 5 minutes of a class or meeting to ask the group this question: “What are five words you’d use to describe our school culture today?”

Pedagogy 263

Pedagogy Leadership Library Classroom Management 263

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

This technique typically makes students uncomfortable at first as they have become so conditioned by our traditional culture of education where they would rather be spoon-fed information instead of having to think. best practices inquiry New Milford High School pedagogy science Tahreen Chowdhury'

Pedagogy 287

Pedagogy Critical Thinking Tradition High School 287

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

Currently, my work with schools assists them with Tier 1 instruction, personalization, school culture, leadership (digital, pedagogical, sustainable change), using data, branding, and the purposeful use of technology.

Leadership 362

Leadership Pedagogy Cultures High School 362

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. At first, I was convinced I found a pedagogy ingrained with Indigenous wisdom that could further decolonize my teaching. In doing so, it makes me wonder, what else have we unknowingly appropriated from Indigenous culture? The short answer: it starts with us.

Cultures 137

Cultures Teaching Pedagogy Ancestry 137

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2014

Using the Protosphere platform we are exploring the unique pedagogy in a virtual environment and technology as the learning environment. The goal of this partnership is to create a 3D virtual learning environment for our school. Check out our progress below.

Library 328

Library Tutoring Pedagogy High School 328

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

With this in mind, a culture will be established that seeks to find solutions as opposed to focusing on just problems. Instruction Best Practices Pedagogy Opinion' S olutions: Change, increasing student achievement, and getting better is hard work. I nnovation: Abiding by the status quo is not an option.

Pedagogy 274

Pedagogy Critical Thinking Tradition Cultures 274

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2015

It is what you and your students do with technology aligned to sound pedagogy that will make all the difference. Lessons, projects, initiatives, and culture should never be built around technology. Technology in itself promises nothing. In the end technology initiatives will either flourish or flounder. The outcome is in your hands.

Pedagogy 276

Pedagogy Leadership Cultures Teaching 276