You spend hours planning, you deliver the lesson with passion, and still, some students just don’t get it. Meanwhile, others are ready to sprint ahead. It feels like you’re juggling fire while riding a unicycle, right? We’ve all been there, trust me. That’s where mastery learning and The Grid Method come in. Mastery learning can change your classroom from a “one-size-fits-all” … Read More
Teaching Through the Circles: Previewing the Standards
TL;DR: A great idea can be transferred to many different applications. Don’t be afraid to put your spin on a great idea. Give credit where credit is due. Teach Better Team I am honored to be part of an incredible community of teachers through the Teach Better team, my own district, and several teaching groups via social media. A little … Read More
Show 79: Summer PD Series 6, Teach Like a C.E.O Part 3
When students are leading the learning community, they have to have a passion for learning. We can fuel that passion through a high-quality culture of learning. In this third and final part of the series Teach Like a CEO, we learn the frameworks and systems for developing a holistic approach to student centered learning. Part three focuses on the O … Read More
Show 78: Summer PD Series 5, Teach Like a C.E.O. Part 2
When students are leading the learning community, they have to have a passion for learning. We can fuel that passion through a high-quality culture of learning. In this second of a three part series all about Teach Like a CEO, we learn the frameworks and systems for developing a holistic approach to student centered learning. Part two focuses on the … Read More
Teaching Is A Journey, Not A Destination
In This Post: Teaching is not a destination. It is a journey of growth. Reflect on what your life as a student was like. Change in the classroom won’t happen all at once. Learning should be student-centered. The Beginning Lately, I have been reflecting on my school experience. As a student, I experienced the rigid rules of Catholic school. The … Read More