- If we create a curriculum guide that looks like most have looked, then teachers will teach like they have been teaching. Whatever we create needs to have a structure that reflects and supports the shift to inquiry-based learning.
- How can we create guides that support both new teachers and veteran teachers?
- How can we give examples while avoiding some teachers and admin using those as step-by-step plans that do not take into account the unique skills and needs of their students?
- If we create typical multiple-choice assessments, then teachers will continue to teach to the test and focus on regurgitating information. Our “assessments” need to take into account the fact that that inquiry-based learning is messy, and they should, as Holly Clark states, “disrupt the culture of one right answer.”
- How can we create assessments that reflect our understanding that all students do not learn or demonstrate their learning the same way?
- How do we provide our teachers with the guidance, support, and time to help make this type of assessment a reality?
- If we want teachers to understand the benefits of inquiry-based learning, then we need to create PD that allows them to experience inquiry-based learning. It makes no sense to preach about the advantages of inquiry learning in a PD session that has a typical one-size-fits-all, sit-and-get structure.
- How can we create effective inquiry-based PD that honors the varying degrees of experience amongst our teachers?
- How can we create learning experiences for teachers that model the type of experiences we want for our students?
I'm really enjoying these virtual tech coaching sessions with teachers across our district! Here are some takeaways about coaching virtually: 🤝 Building relationships is still key to effective coaching. I try to look for things a teacher has on their desk or wall that I can see in the camera. This helps start a conversation about something meaningful to the teacher and starts our session on a positive note. ❓ Ask lots of questions rather than jumping in with a solution. I like to ask, "Can you please share your screen and show me how you would typically do/get to ____?" rather than telling them where to click right away. It helps me learn about how they navigate digital tools. 📧 Follow up the conversation with an email. I like to include a short video with a quick tutorial about something specific they talked about during the session. It helps demonstrate that I was actively listening and that I'd love to keep the conversation going and keep working together. What...
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