TeachThought

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

by Terry Heick Reflection is a fundamental tenet of learning; it is also, therefore, a fundamental part of teaching. Reflection in teaching might look like this: A teacher pausing at the end of a lesson to jot down a quick note: What went well? The Benefits of Reflection The benefits of reflective teaching ripple outward.

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TeachThought

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

it's important to realize that a "culture" is comprised of tangible factors (students) and intangible factors (curiosity), and ever-present.

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TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It has enabled states to expand access to culturally relevant content, address equity concerns, and enhance students’ digital skills and civic readiness. Diverse Perspectives: HQIM represents diverse perspectives and experiences, providing tools for culturally responsive teaching.

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Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

ED Surge

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Although I knew I had a passion for teaching before entering college, I always had this idea in my head that teaching K-12 education wasn’t a real or appropriate profession for an Ivy League, engineering graduate like myself. On the spectrum of professional experience for K-12 teachers, I am decidedly on the greener side.

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 10, 2025

Teaching Irish American History Mar. 10, 2025 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER You only need to walk into a store and see St Patricks Day decorations to know Irish Americans have profoundly impacted our countrys culture. This overview of Irish American history can help you teach students why they see so many Irish influences today.

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American History History Teaching Primary Sources 90

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. Teaching both face-to-face and remote learners at the time is not easy, but I recently developed a pedagogical framework using a station rotation model that can help. Even though they are similar, there is a difference.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Thriving cultures that produce results make every effort to keep this on the positive side. Pile on the positive feedback Sometimes there is never enough of a good thing when it comes to building up culture. Listening is one of the best tools that can be leveraged to gather crucial information on the pulse of a culture.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Kelly Mitchell, Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator with Onslow County Schools in North Carolina. Sometimes when core curriculum materials are being used, it can be hard to learn how to use that material to teach and provide authentic learning experiences for students. Dont overthink it.

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Teaching Anthropology

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Nightingale College, South Dakota, US As I grade my Cultural Anthropoloy classs Emic and Etic Perspectives of Halloween essay, two things strike me: 1. For anyone who has been teaching anthropology over the last two years, the latter will be of no surprise to you. Does the teaching environment itself contribute to how students view AI?

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Anthropology Sociology Cultures Educational Technology 130

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 11, 2021

Pedagogical leadership encompasses all the many ways to support effective teaching and learning. 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. There is no more important goal than to improve learning for kids.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

We tend to teach the way we were taught and lead the way we were led and, in a sense, become victims of our past. As such, teaching, learning, and leadership must change if growth and improvement are the goals. Then there is the most dangerous view in education that the way we have always done it is the best way. Jobs are changing.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2025

The question to us is less about whether we should teach novels than it is about how to make reading them work for students. Novels are powerful pedagogy because they are hard and time-consuming to teach. This builds relevance and connects to what students already know, which helps them remember the things we teach.

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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. Teaching during this past year has definitely challenged me, Lauren, to view things a little bit differently and has forced me out of my comfort zone in many ways.

Pedagogy 546

Pedagogy Elementary School Critical Thinking Cultures 546

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

In a world of standardized tests and rigid curricula, fostering a culture of continuous, personalized growth for teachers allows them to stay abreast of current trends and effective strategies, maximize time, and become the best iteration of themselves for the learners they serve. Offer teachers a diverse menu of learning opportunities.

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Professional Development Leadership Cultures Educational Technology 469

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 4, 2021

The choice one makes to teach and lead is almost always grounded in the innate desire to make a positive difference in a child's life. Culture, in a classroom or school, is built on a strong relational foundation. No one goes into the education profession for accolades or to make big bucks, although I wish the latter were a reality.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

It intertwines innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge technologies, and a culture of inclusivity into the very fabric of districts and schools. A strong leader should also be capable of fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes equity in education.

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K-12 Education Leadership Classroom Management 445

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

First, it provides a baseline understanding of academic performance, culture, student achievement, and overall climate. Strengths What are the core strengths of our teaching staff or leadership team? What resources or support systems are in place to enhance teaching and learning? How are these effectively utilized? (e.g.,

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ED Surge

MAY 20, 2024

While thoughtful assessment design and implementation are necessary for student success, building a strong assessment culture in schools is often overlooked but equally important. ISTE is collaborating with the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment (NCIEA) to explore the characteristics of a healthy assessment culture.

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Cultures Professional Development Teaching Research 127

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Here are some ways to develop resilience in learners: Develop tasks that promote cognitive flexibility Create a culture of empathy Allow the solving of real-world problems Prioritize social-emotional learning Use failure as a springboard to grow Foster gratitude in and out of the classroom Teach conflict resolution Provide opportunities for self-regulation (..)

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Project-Based Learning Humanities Cultures Teaching 527

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

In the case of education, the choice is to either adapt or evolve in ways that lead to improved outcomes aligned to teaching, learning, and leadership. The desire or imperative to change depends on a combination of perspective, culture, and achievement. How do you (or will) know it has led to an improvement?

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Leadership Cultures Teaching Research 429

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

As the principal, I decided to implement Bring Your Own Device back in 2010 as a way to not only take advantage of student-owned devices but to also improve the learning culture through more empowerment and ownership. No matter how well we plan or work to develop a positive school culture, off-task behavior still occurs.

Classroom Management 419

Classroom Management Cultures High School Teaching 419

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room. The reciprocal teaching strategy is one of my favorite ways to drive student engagement around media and provide peer support as they engage with information! Here’s How Reciprocal Teaching with Multimedia Works!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It serves as a valuable tool for educators, schools, and districts to refine their skills and improve teaching, learning, and leadership. One key aspect of utilizing feedback for professional learning is creating a culture that encourages open and honest communication. Feedback is a powerful tool for driving professional learning.

Psychology 429

Psychology Professional Development Cultures Leadership 429

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't visit classrooms as frequently as I would have liked, and the feedback I provided in written reports could have done more to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Leadership 542

Leadership K-12 Artifacts Lesson Plan 542

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

By investing in, and trusting the people around me, more time was freed up to focus on innovation and large-scale change initiatives to improve school culture. We can now teach each other and learn something we previously had no knowledge of through diverse expertise anywhere, anytime, and from anyone. Life is all about choices.

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Geography Humanities Cultures Professional Development 545

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 28, 2024

It is vital because it directly impacts the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning environments. Strong leadership fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration, which are essential for adapting to a disruptive world. This includes teachers, department heads, and even students.

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Leadership Cultures Education Policy Humanities 389

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Successful remote learning is dependent on the consistent utilization of effective teaching strategies and pedagogy that empowers all kids to think and apply their thinking in relevant ways. Success hinges upon taking and applying the key focus areas listed above and aligning them with your respective classroom, school, or district culture.

Pedagogy 546

Pedagogy Social Justice K-12 EdTech 546

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. Below I will address these through a new lens from which we can begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in a post-COVID19 world.

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Leadership Education Pedagogy Cultures 512

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Not only was I not in classrooms enough, but also the level of feedback provided through the lens of a narrative report did very little to improve teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom. If improvement is the ultimate goal, we as leaders need to focus on elements of our job that impact student learning.

Leadership 529

Leadership Archiving Lesson Plan Tradition 529

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2024

Here is the synopsis: Not Just One Way Are you an educator stuck in the traditional teaching or leadership mold, yearning for a spark to reignite your passion? The book also emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and a positive school culture to support these changes.

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Tradition Critical Thinking Cultures Leadership 409

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. It wasn't very easy for me at first.

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Junior High Pedagogy Professional Development Leadership 482

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I began my teaching career as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps member in Jacksonville, Florida. But very quickly, I learned that teaching in a Title I school, where a high percentage of low-income students face significant educational gaps , was far more challenging than I had anticipated.

Classroom Management 135

Classroom Management Social Justice Lesson Plan Cultures 135

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2020

A recent Chalkbeat article highlighted the results of some surveys that alluded to this issue: And engagement with schoolwork was relatively low across the board, reflecting the challenges of keeping students engaged in a chaotic time and of teaching from a distance.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 16, 2021

There are hundreds of other similar stories about companies that went bankrupt because they couldn’t and wouldn’t create a culture that challenged the status quo. Even though virtually everyone changed by necessity, some were not happy with remote and hybrid teaching or using technology. Maybe you have even seen this from your lens.

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Cultures Leadership Teaching Research 408

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2024

Collaboration is not merely a tool; it's a cultural shift that empowers individuals and schools to drive positive change. Furthermore, teamwork among staff creates a more cohesive, supportive, and innovative learning environment for students, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability within educational settings.

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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. The fact for many in education is that we teach the way we were taught and lead the way we were led.

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Pedagogy Economics Leadership Elementary School 422

TeachThought

AUGUST 7, 2024

Address Common Project-Based Learning Challenges Through Culture-Building contributed by Sara Segar , Experit Learning Depot I would never claim to be the world’s best project-based educator. I’ve learned that every PBL struggle is preventable with a solid PBL culture. What is a PBL culture?

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