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The Point of a Lesson

A Principal's Reflections

I am not a huge fan of collecting lesson plans and have not been for years. Regardless of where you stand on the whole lesson plan debate, the intent is what really matters. I know when I went through my coursework and teaching certification process this was emphasized in any lesson plan.

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The Role of a Leader in Building Capacity

A Principal's Reflections

If lesson plans are still collected, ask for them to demonstrate what will be done two weeks into the future. Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment by collecting these two weeks into the future. So many powerful lessons and ideas can be gleaned once we venture outside the education silo.

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Unlocking the Potential of Students

A Principal's Reflections

When developing lessons, activities, and courses, think about how they will connect science, technology, arts, and math. Portfolios Traditional assessments never tell the whole story and can mask what students actually know or can do. This inhibits potential. The sky is literally the limit while also saving precious time.

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The Problem With Zeros

A Principal's Reflections

Just because something has been done in the past, or is a traditional component of school culture, does not mean it is an effective practice. turn in lesson plans, complete all observations/evaluations by a set date, etc.) Fail to meet a determined deadline (i.e.,

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10 Strategies to Improve Instructional Leadership

A Principal's Reflections

This will provide all teachers with consistent, concrete elements to focus on when developing lessons. If lesson plans are still collected, ask for them to demonstrate what will be done two weeks into the future. Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment.

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OPINION: How online and traditional teachers can work together to bring more students into the middle class

The Hechinger Report

Our brick-and-mortar educators are paired with specially trained online educators to learn how to effectively deliver online instruction, ways to tailor lesson plans and methods for employing an interactive curriculum that meets our state’s standards. The main ingredient is teacher-to-teacher support.

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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

ED Surge

I entered the classroom through an alternative certification program , which meant I hadn’t received the same level of preparation as teachers who came through traditional teacher training routes. I saw myself in their struggles with classroom management and lesson planning, and I was eager to share the strategies that had helped me.