Designing Better Teacher Training In the first installment in the Designing Better Teacher Training, we focused on strategies related to learning new concepts. However, much teacher training is focused on learning complex skills and processes that are used during...
Designing Better Teacher Training Series Too often, teacher training means cramming as many PowerPoint slides with as many bullet points as possible in the small amount of time that is allotted to train teachers. At best, teachers leave the training session feeling...
In Part 1 of this series, we took a look at the benefits of targeted and personalized professional development for teachers. As we continue our exploration of effective teacher professional development, we’ll dig a little deeper to uncover the characteristics of what...
How many times do you have to practice something to become proficient? 10,000 hours? A lifetime of fanaticism? 21 days? 20 hours? The answer might surprise you: there really isn’t a specific number of times that guarantees proficiency. It all depends on the...
As an instructional coach, one of the most important ways to support classroom teachers is by helping them improve student engagement. Engaged students are more likely to be invested in their learning, retain information better, and develop a love for learning that...
