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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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps it is because the virtues of Mexican and Indigenous spiritualities in Texas and Minnesota, where I’ve split my whole life, are so universal that it’s hard to not be drawn to their teachings and practices. As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. The short answer: it starts with us.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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Edthena

AUGUST 29, 2024

Research shows that 68% of new teachers feel unprepared to address the cultural needs of their students effectively. It has led to three significant impacts on culturally responsive and general teaching practices: Improved self-awareness: Teachers became more aware of their cultural responsiveness and adjusted their methods accordingly.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Nurturing Environments Conducive to Learning To maximize the benefits of student discourse through turn & talk or think-pair-share, educators must create a supportive classroom culture that encourages open dialogue and critical thinking. Learner-centered teaching: Five key changes to practice. National Academies Press.

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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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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.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As a teacher, I know that the desire for building a culture of trust is strong — and mutual. These kinds of conversations were not possible when I began teaching in the district. This is a culture of fear, not of trust. These conversations are necessary in order to build a culture of trust.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

Below is my thinking on the topic that has resulted in the following iteration: As times change, so must the practice of leaders to establish a culture of learning that is relevant, research-based, and rooted in relationships. However, the means to implement them to transform teaching, learning, and leadership will remain relatively stable.

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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. These are all elements associated with deeper learning. However, the premise remains the same.

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Teaching Anthropology

MARCH 7, 2024

By Shelene Gomes, University of the West Indies, & Lara Watkins, Bridgewater State University Students can read about culture, but hearing peers narrate personal experiences in another country provides invaluable firsthand insights. Analysing these narratives allows for a deeper understanding of cultural differences.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

Teaching will and must be different. Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not. Now is the time to seize on lessons learned as schools prepare to move into uncharted territory whether the COVID19 rages on or begins to subside. Leadership must and will be different.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There were few role models who looked like me outside of my family, and the only cultural representations I saw were insulting stereotypes that mocked Indian culture. She told me that although he enjoyed the new school, it was a culture shock from his previous school. Now, I’m not so sure.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2016

In many cases, we teach the way we were taught and lead the way we were led; our past experiences often dictate or influence professional practice. We must take a critical look at the effect fixed mindsets can have on a learning culture. The human brain is wired to keep us safe, and as a result we often become averse to change.

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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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