TL;DR: Addressing the challenges faced by educators in a complex landscape. Mastery learning essentials, including feedback proficiency, progress monitoring, and goal setting, support teacher efficiency and student success. Simple principles help teachers and students thrive, preventing teacher burnout. Let’s embark on a journey of empowerment, exploring essential mastery learning elements that not only bolster teacher efficiency but also foster student … Read More
Show 131, Summer PD Series 6: The Science of Goal Setting
We brought Dr. Don Berg back to the podcast to focus solely on goal setting. It is crucial personal practice for us to implement to grow as professionals. There are specific strategies and science behind how our brain works to hack successful goal setting. We dive deep into the conversation and focus on how to support students with the goal-setting … Read More
Overwhelmed to Organized: Time Management
TL;DR: How to move from feelings of overwhelm to being organized? Create a system of productivity that works for you. Time management strategies include categorizing your list, blocking off time, and setting goals. Overwhelmed to Organized: Time Management Alarm goes off. I roll out of bed and hit the ground running. Work out, get kids and myself ready, pack lunches, … Read More
Do You Have a Wish or a Goal?
TL;DR: A goal without a plan is simply a wish. You can wish to do better or you can plan to do better. Start with the end state. Focus on developing a specific plan and work on the process to achieve your goals. Consider resources needed too. Plan the work that is needed to be done. Measure progress every day. … Read More
Kids Do Better When They Set Goals
TL;DR: It’s important to support students in setting their goals. Choose one word or use a vision board to set goals. Develop an interest map and help students understand the steps toward meeting their goals. Help students learn to adjust and reflect. As we put up a new calendar and reflect on what the blank page that 2023 will be, … Read More