TL;DR: 10 steps to cultivate a growth mindset in 2024. Reflect, set goals, embrace challenges, build a supportive community. Foster continuous learning, self-compassion, and celebrate progress. Hey Teach Better Tribe! Rae Hughart here, and let me tell you, I am pumped for the possibilities that the new year brings! As we dive into 2024, let’s set the stage for success … Read More
A Culture of Learning: Shifting From Teaching to Empowerment
TL;DR: Schools were designed for both teaching and learning. The top skills kids need to know are analytical thinking and innovation, active learning and learning strategies, complex problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, creativity, originality, and initiative. The difference between teaching and empowerment is when a teacher becomes so focused on the destination that students are not allowed to drive the … Read More
Balancing Self-Care and Learning
TL;DR: It’s important to balance self-care and learning. Understand that it’s okay to take a break. Strategies to make your time for yourself include choosing one thing to start, celebrating, having a routine, finding time to relax and recharge, and disconnecting. Balancing self-care and learning: It’s okay to take a break. We’ve all heard about how nice it must be … Read More
Teaching Versus Teachering: Extra Duties of Teachers
TL;DR: Teaching involves standards, a curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students and teachers co-create the learning experience together. As teachers, what do we do beyond teaching? How can you impact greater change? Teaching Versus Teachering: Extra Duties of Teachers Not too long ago, I was listening to one of my favourite podcasts, The Chey and Pav Show. This show features Chey … Read More
Episode #81: Jonathan Alsheimer
Jonathan Alsheimer is the unorthodox, energetic, and entertaining middle school teacher who refuses to live a life of limitations and works with UFC Fighters, Celebrities, and Clothing Brands. Jonathan is an international keynote speaker and the author of “NEXT LEVEL TEACHING” a book all about teachers being the driving force of a positive classroom and school culture. Next Level Teaching … Read More