TL;DR: The final weeks of the school year are filled with a range of emotions as students and staff say goodbye and reflect on their growth together. Reflecting on the instructional design, learning culture, academic interventions, relationships, equity, professional growth, and self-care can support personal and professional development. The importance of asking the right questions, embracing uncertainty, and celebrating the … Read More
Beyond Curriculum Design: 5 Questions School Teams Should Ask
TL;DR: Educators must reflect on what an empowered learner looks like and how to design learning experiences. 5 questions school teams should ask include: What are the priorities for this course? What is the ratio of compliance/contribution in my school or classroom? Do we have a culturally responsive curriculum? What is the hidden curriculum? How will we measure student understanding? … Read More
The Road to the Principalship
TL;DR: The road to the principalship involves the following five behaviors and demonstrated leadership skills developed over time with evidence of action: good leaders ask great questions, build relationships, stand out in the crowd, and are risk-takers and collaborative leaders. The words on the resume should match the leader’s actual work in schools. Each spring, assistant principals begin applying for … Read More
EP58: Why is Questioning So Important?
In Episode 58 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the importance of creating a questioning culture in our learning spaces. Chey and Pav welcome Lindsay Titus, Behaviour Specialist from Rochester, NY for their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment. Check out Lindsay in all the following space: Twitter: @ltitus828 Web: https://www.defineyouniversity.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.titus828 Instagram: https://instagram.com/lindsay.titus828?igshid=4zbf3a1tmp7g ———————————————————– The Drive with … Read More
3 Questioning Strategies For Student Teachers
In This Post: Teacher mentors have a responsibility to facilitate reflective discussions. Consider utilizing Webb’s DOK to scaffold your reflective questioning. Questions to consider asking related to curriculum. Questions to consider asking related to creativity. Questions to consider asking related to connections. Questioning is an essential element of learning. Mentors have a responsibility – an obligation – to facilitate reflective … Read More
