Hang with me here, I know the last thing teachers want to hear is more rambling about "data driven decision making." However, the reason we hear that so much is because data really is important. If you are a teacher who is about to loose their mind thinking about collecting data, I want to challenge … Continue reading Awesome Teachers Collect Data Efficiently
Let's face it, you could spend hours and hours on lesson planning. It's hard to know when to call it "good enough." But teachers who have a good work life balance, know how to find free resources that make lesson planning and creating a snap. Locating free options takes a bit more effort up front, … Continue reading Awesome Teachers Know Where To Find FREE Lesson Planning and Curriculum Tools
Group behavior management has taken some "hits" recently. The teachers I have interacted with have become worried about embarrassing a student, creating an avenue for bullying, or creating more bad behavior from being called out. However, research continually shows that group behavior management is a powerful motivator. Not only do they help with general behaviors, … Continue reading Awesome Teachers Incorporate Group Behavior Management (GMTT – 11)