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10 Ways to Grow as a Pedagogical Leader

A Principal's Reflections

Abolishing the routine of announced observations, having teachers provide artifacts of evidence to show the bigger picture since you can never see all that is done in a single observation, and prioritizing the collection assessments over lesson plans can also be effective. We then share collective insight while processing the feedback.

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iPads for Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

Dr. Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. However, his formative assessments have a twist — students are all answering DIFFERENT math questions. Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment. We created Assessment Items.

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Design a Choose Your Own Adventure Learning Experience

Catlin Tucker

So, how do teachers create the time and space to connect and conference with individual students? For example, an elementary teacher may want to focus on a specific season or weather pattern while a secondary teacher might focus on cell division or energy sustainability. Next, teachers must organize the learning experience.

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10 Tips for Teachers Using the Station Rotation Model

Catlin Tucker

Model a process, provide real-time feedback, conference with students, lead a small group discussion, and create time for Q & A sessions related to your work. This goes for secondary students too! If I grade something, it is an assessment. 1) Use your teacher-led station for a range of activities beyond direct instruction.

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Station Rotation Model: Alternative Group Formations

Catlin Tucker

3 “If I’m leading a station, I cannot conference with individual students.” The teacher-led station provides valuable opportunities for small group instruction and coaching, but there are days when I want to do side-by-side assessments or work with individual students who are struggling. One-on-one Conferencing.

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

On February 5, 2022, the Literacy Matters Conference will happen online. Register for the Free Literacy Matters Conference. Students Perform on the Most Recent Assessments?” She has published articles in the Wisconsin English Journal and has spoken at state and national conferences on aspects of secondary literacy.

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How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

Graduate from high school and attend post-secondary education[2]. Scheduling and transportation issues make volunteering or attending teacher conferences tough. Analysis of Parental Involvement and Self-Esteem on Secondary School Students in Kieni West Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya.” Family Engagement = Student Success.

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