A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

To adequately prepare, schools should consider focusing their efforts and resources on the following three areas: Hybrid Learning Models : Hybrid learning combines both traditional and non-traditional learning strategies as well as digital tools to create a cohesive learning experience for kids.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 13, 2025

The question itself highlighted the limitations of traditional grading, a system that has been shown to be problematic by so many people in education circles but still remains as the most common way schools manage and assess student learning. What Is Competency-Based Learning? “They’re really respectful.

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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? Where the rigid structures of traditional education give way to flexible, student-centered learning environments.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2022

Others were likely adopted based on how we were led or the ways in which teaching, learning, and leading was modeled for us. Traditional does not always mean better, regardless of the fact that it might have worked for you or your stakeholders.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 4, 2022

While no one can deny that some exciting changes have taken place in schools across the globe, the reality is that traditional schooling remains firmly in place. The question we should all be asking is why traditional schooling is still perpetuated in light of what we experienced and learned during the pandemic.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter. To be honest, these groups are not in my traditional wheelhouse, but I saw it as a learning opportunity to branch out and expand my level of knowledge. Below you will see the specific tools I provided during each session.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Tasks and assignments can be completed over a specific time period using strategies addressed in this post as well as more traditional options such as research papers or projects. They can also free up the teacher to work with those learners who need targeted instruction or extra help.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Alpaca and Brisk Teaching Every January for the last ten years, we have chosen a small collection of tech tools we think are worth checking out. That will be the same this year. Deck.Toys deck.toys On this platform, teachers create interactive lessons called Decks.

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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. To complement traditional means of professional learning, work to create or further develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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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. Most of the class might be considered economically disadvantaged, but still, many would celebrate the holiday with turkey and other traditional goodies of the season. And they were.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Traditional classroom-based education often constrains students with fixed schedules and locations. Not all students thrive in a traditional classroom setting. In the digital age, knowledge is constantly evolving, and traditional education models may need help to keep pace with these changes.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. Flexible Use of Time In many cases, digital tools provide an asynchronous response and inquiry platform, which is impossible in traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms.

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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. They sure don't facilitate an engaging learning experience for kids.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. One pitfall is trying to teach traditionally under the current circumstances. Under the current circumstances, I would agree. So, where do you begin?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

This allows you to tailor professional learning opportunities that address specific skill gaps, teaching styles, and career goals (Guskey, 2000). Embrace Choice and Variety Move away from the traditional "sit-and-get" PD model. Conduct individual needs assessments through surveys, goal-setting conversations, or classroom observations.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2024

This approach shifts away from the traditional one-size-fits-all model, allowing students to learn at their own rhythm and delve deeper into concepts that pique their interest. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, traditional one-size-fits-all approaches often leave many students behind, leading to disengagement and frustration.

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Teaching Anthropology

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For anyone who has been teaching anthropology over the last two years, the latter will be of no surprise to you. (As As for the former, perhaps someone who has been teaching thirty years can weigh in were students always so careless? Does the teaching environment itself contribute to how students view AI? 2022, among many).

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ED Surge

MAY 13, 2024

With interest in the teaching profession waning and enrollment in teacher preparation programs reaching historic lows, all eyes are on the next crop of students — tomorrow’s prospective educators — to make up the deficit. Teaching, many would argue, is one of the most meaningful jobs available. Gen Z is looking for flexibility.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Early on, I used more traditional strategies since this was a new arena for me. The above ideas are more teaching-facing. It is nearly impossible to create a culture of learning if there are elements of boredom, inactivity, and lack of relevance. This is a lesson I learned most recently as a presenter and workshop facilitator.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Slide from a RAND webinar, “Racial and Socioeconomic Divides in Algebra Teaching and Learning,” presented in November 2024. Slide from a RAND webinar, “Racial and Socioeconomic Divides in Algebra Teaching and Learning,” presented in November 2024. Math teachers at high-poverty schools tended to have weaker professional preparation.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 31, 2023

From exploring the nuances of a post-COVID world to offering fresh perspectives on traditional teaching methodologies, each post has been a testament to my commitment to advancing educational discourse.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

15 Alternatives To Report Cards In The K-12 Classroom by TeachThought Staff Like lunchboxes (or brown paper sacks), field trips, and textbooks, report cards are iconic–symbols of traditional classrooms and traditional approaches to education. May require significant changes in teaching practices and assessment methods.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement. Pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

“We’ve always done it this way” implies legacy and tradition, which can be good. I talk a lot about disruptive teaching and paradigm shifting in teaching and learning not because I’m inherently rebellious, or some kind of academic anarchist.

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Sapiens

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

They wrote about Abena—and Akaina, a young girl in Eastern Africa living 3,000 years from today—to help teach K–12 students about possibilities for a sustainable future. This map shows the location of archaeological sites and their associated occupational phases in the Banda Traditional Area, Bono Region, Ghana.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Now is not the time to revert back to traditional observation and evaluation protocols because, quite frankly, they will not result in improved outcomes. Others are seeing their administrators offer their time and that of other non-teaching staff members. The majority of educators fall into the latter.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

For too long, incoming students not deemed fully prepared to do college-level work have had to enter a remediation track intended to teach foundational concepts that institutions assume students haven’t learned yet. More than 20 states have adopted corequisite support to supplement or replace traditional approaches to remediation.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 7, 2020

He then ends the article with this powerful statement: There is no right answer; rather, it’s the questions that help us think about what actions or changes might lead to better outcomes for all of our students, particularly those who are underserved by traditional schooling. Dwayne Reed stated it well. Discomfort is no excuse.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Asynchronous options such as flipped lessons and self-paced assignments have the added bonus of teaching kids how to manage their time and develop a greater sense of responsibility. Think about what tools your community regularly uses, including students, and blend with traditional means.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 21, 2019

I know when I went through my coursework and teaching certification process this was emphasized in any lesson plan. I have reflected a great deal on the objective aspect of the lesson and in my coaching with schools on pedagogy have advised them to move away from this traditional component of lesson design and implementation.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

as though living authentically meant I’d have to hide my queerness to succeed in teaching. While I envisioned teaching that challenged students to question and connect their learning to larger social issues, the expectations placed on me as an educator were quite different. She asked, “But what about your career?”

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But not every educator who tried hybrid teaching of some kind during the pandemic has continued it. Even vocal proponents of HyFlex admit it’s not widely popular among college instructors.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

I (Mariam) grew up in a Pakistani diaspora family, where I observed roti-making as an organizing tradition of my home culture, but one that remained a gender-exclusive space for girls, mothers, and aunties. where I teach. We both started our lifelong studies of roti at a young ageboth as a frequent eater and observer of the food.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 15, 2025

Her defiance was bold and vulnerable, a refusal to let fear or tradition dictate her path. Teaching as Transformation That spark carried me into student teaching in Townsville, Queensland, Australia where I was pushed to grow in ways I hadnt expected. I remember thinking, is this what teaching is supposed to look like?

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 13, 2019

We teach the way we were taught or lead the way we were led. Herein lies one of the most prominent challenges schools and educators face, and that is perceived success based on traditional metrics and methodologies. There are many factors that inhibit change. In some cases, comfort is the enemy of growth.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We should innovate to leverage emerging technology, getting data back at nearly the speed of teaching and learning. Kyllonen: We can now go beyond traditional methods with rich process data, including student conversation data. This allows everyone, including the learner, to make the best data-based decisions possible.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2020

It is critical to come to a consensus as to what this then means in the context of teaching, learning, and leadership. A more practical approach is to be more diligent as to the specific strategies that help learners master it in ways beyond just traditional means. It is essentially the science and art of teaching.

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