TL;DR: Different teaching styles work for both teachers and students. Spiraling concepts helps students build knowledge. Take time for students to build relationships. Check in with parents for additional feedback. Embracing Differences in Teaching Styles I recently got the opportunity to reflect as a mentor in a guest panel at the Mentoree Podcast through Voice Ed Canada. Authentic questions were … Read More
Overcoming The “Fixed-Mindset Fog”
TL;DR: What do you do to keep a clear head? When fixed mindset triggers take over your world, how do you clear the fog? What systems have been put in place to bring you back to YOU? The Fog and Fixed Mindset Triggers I don’t know about you but lately I have felt like life would swallow me whole. There … Read More
Foundations of Instructional Coaching: Featuring Ashley Hubner
In this week’s episode, Ashley Hubner shares how she transitioned from teacher to coach, struggled to develop a Coaching Mindset and the impact of intentional curriculum design. In this episode, we discuss: The difficulties of leaving the classroom Differentiating for adults and finding success as a coach And her new book, Foundations of Instructional Coaching! About Ashley Hubner: Ashley Hubner … Read More
Your Voice Matters
TL;DR: We teach our students to advocate for themselves and voice their ideas and opinions. Often, we hesitate to do the same for ourselves. It is important to be an advocate for ourselves, our colleagues, and our students. Your Voice Matters I am a hypocrite. I also teach fifth and sixth grade. On my classroom wall are letters, each a … Read More
Show 106: Rapid Fire Questions Between Ken and Matt
[bctt tweet=”It was so much fun to hear Ken and Matt share off-the-cuff questions. Some fun, some serious, some emotional. What a great episode!” username=”powereduup”] Ken and Matt have the chance to sit down without a guest and no preparation for the recording. Due to a last-minute conflict with a guest, they were left to come up with a recording … Read More