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Using Feedback to Drive Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

With the suggestions in hand, the leaders were empowered to review what we had seen and my recommendations to determine the focus for an upcoming professional development day I would be facilitating. One key aspect of utilizing feedback for professional learning is creating a culture that encourages open and honest communication.

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Persistent problems: A powerful paradigm for professional development

A Psychology Teacher Writes

The challenge, then, for PD is to use these levers to secure engagement (note: this is not about some rather sinister form of psychological manipulation to ‘trick’ people into engaging or getting buy-in; it’s about finding ways to explicitly show that people’s perceived individual needs are actually in alignment with whole-school goals).

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Reigniting the Spark: Boosting Morale in Modern Schools

A Principal's Reflections

Dispirited people can lead to decreased efficiency, increased turnover, and a toxic work culture. can open communication channels and foster a sense of psychological safety. Creating a culture where educators feel heard and understood is paramount. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 22(3), 273285. Koestner, R., &

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What We’re Reading: 4 Resources for Improving School Culture

Edthena

Improving school culture is high on many school leaders’ lists of building priorities. But cultivating a strong school culture doesn’t happen without intentional thought and planning. Why is this key to improving school culture ? Check out the highlights of what we’ve been reading below, as well as links to the full resources.

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What We’re Reading: 3 Resources for Supporting Teachers and Reducing Burnout

Edthena

Focus on delivering meaningful professional development that increases teachers’ ability to ideate solutions. Structure this professional learning in a way that allows for choice and self-differentiation. These 5 strategies can help Looking for personalized teacher professional development?

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A weekly meetup aims to keep black male teachers in the classroom

The Hechinger Report

He shares his own experiences as a reference point and encourages the group to outline professional development goals. He advocates tackling the “systemic and cultural barriers” that can create roadblocks for teachers of color. Bradley, who has 15 years of teaching experience, acts as a mentor.

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OPINION: Students are coming to college less prepared during the pandemic. They need our help

The Hechinger Report

Faculty who participated in professional development opportunities like the Student Experience Project revised their syllabi to clearly signal their belief in student potential. Kathryn Boucher is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Indianapolis. There are some potential solutions.