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Educator Reflection Tips #212: What is the role of feedback in teacher growth and improved instruction?

Copyright Digital PD 4 You A Message for Leaders… As a school leader, one of your primary responsibilities is to ensure that your teachers are growing and improving in their instructional practices. In order to achieve this, it is essential to provide teachers with regular and effective feedback. Why feedback? Feedback is a critical component of teacher growth and instructional improvement.…

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Educator Reflection Tips # 206: Considering the "Why" behind instructional choices?

Continually reflecting on and evaluating our instructional choices, we can ensure that we are constantly improving and providing our students with the best possible learning experiences.

As educators, we make countless instructional choices every day. From selecting curriculum materials to designing lesson plans, our decisions have a direct impact on our students’ learning experiences. However, it’s not always clear why we make the choices we do. This is where deepening our understanding of the choices you make in the classroom daily comes into play. Getting to the root of…

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Educator Reflection Tips # 187: Are you embedding processes for students to ask for help?

Thanks for refining your instructional practice with me. This week's bi-weekly blog is focused on creating supporting environments for students to safely ask for help. If you are using other strategies, I would love for you to share them. Comment below.

School can be a challenging environment for students. It is not uncommon for students to need assistance. Despite this need, how many of your students feel comfortable asking for help? The question becomes why do students struggle to ask for help? Is it because they feel embarrassed or because they are not sure how to go about it? So, what can we do? Have you considered embedding processes for…

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Educator Reflection Tips #191: Do you use student-led conversations in the classroom?

Why student-led conversations? Student-led conversations in the classroom have numerous benefits for both students and teachers. By allowing students to take ownership of their learning through discussions with their peers, they develop critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. Additionally, student-led conversations can increase engagement and motivation in the classroom,…

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Educator Reflection Tips #193: What strategies are you using to foster collaboration in the classroom?

Benefits in the classroom Fostering collaboration in the classroom has numerous benefits for both students and teachers. Collaboration allows students to develop important social skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. By working together on projects and assignments, students can share ideas and learn from one another, which can ultimately lead to a deeper understanding of…

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Emotional Turbulence: Living Life on Fast Forward

If you are like me, this summer was about getting back to the norm. I found myself wanting to do all the things I had been avoiding for the past couple of years…travel, fun with friends, getting together with family, and most of all, learning face-to-face with people from all over the world. After the whirlwind we have been living through, I have found myself looking for ways to SLOW DOWN. The…

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Educator Reflection Tips #118: Are you incorporating mindfulness in the classroom?

Educator Reflection Tips #118: Are you incorporating mindfulness with students? Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help students improve their focus, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance their overall well-being.

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help students improve their focus, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance their overall well-being. As an educator, you can incorporate mindfulness practices into your classroom routines to help your students develop these important skills. Here are some tips to get you started. Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Practicing…

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The Mindset Pendulum: Keep it Swinging Towards Positivity

Inspiration for Educators: When your pendulum begins to shift in the wrong direction, swing it back by stopping and focusing on your own personal needs. @Jeff_Zoul @RickJetter @sharonhporter @ERobbPrincipal @Felicia131 @fdwhite02 @DigitalPD4You

Reflect on the strategies you are using daily to keep a pulse on your mindset. When was the last time you conducted a self-check on your mindset? Mindset, or mental attitude, can positively or negatively impact all aspects of your life. Take a moment to answer these three questions. What strategies am I using daily to keep a pulse on my mindset? Have I had the tendency to react negatively or…

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Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #88): What strategies are you teaching students to help them learn to be independent and more self-directed?

Educator Reflection Tips #88: What strategies are you teaching students to help them learn to be independent and more self-directed? @LiviaChanL @RaeHughart @JillDuBois22 @fdwhite02 @DigitalPD4You @SandraKWeir @BrownWarrens @Felicia131 @NRatwatte

Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot): What strategies are you teaching students to help them learn to be independent & more self-directed? @LiviaChanL @RaeHughart @JillDuBois22 @fdwhite02 @DigitalPD4you @SandraKWeir @BrownWarrens @NRattwatte @PavWander @danagoodier @jenniferappel https://t.co/uHS05u7XLs— Jami Fowler-White, NBCT (@JjJj821) November 14, 2021 As students move through school and onto…

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Educator Reflection Tips #176: When was the last time you conducted an "Emotional Self-Check"?

"Emotional Self-Checks" are essential when navigating moments of instability, Pandemic fatigue, & continuously pivoting in times of change. @LiviaLChan @RaeHughart @Felicia131 @DigitalPD4You @fdwhite02 @ERobbPrincipal @SandraKWeir @BrownWarrens @NRatwatte

Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot): When was the last time you conducted an “Emotional Self-Check”? Your social and emotional needs are important too. @LiviaChanL @RaeHughart @JillDuBois22 @fdwhite02 @DigitalPD4you @SandraKWeir @BrownWarrens @NRattwatte @PavWander @danagoodier https://t.co/rtdByLxT0M— Jami Fowler-White, NBCT (@JjJj821) October 22, 2021 Your social and emotional needs are…

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Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #85): How often do you & your students review past goals to ensure you stay focused on achieving success?

Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #85): How often do you & your students review past goals to ensure you stay focused on achieving success? @RaeHughart @AnnHC_Champ4All @fdwhite02 @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @BrownWarrens @Erik_Youngman @KevinDajee

https://twitter.com/JjJj821/status/1439253804290125831 The Power of Goal Setting “Moving forward” is an immensely powerful context for promoting growth. It teaches students to look forward to the future and remember that there is still time to work towards reaching a goal. Success takes time, so we want to make sure students understand that, by changing our words, we also change our mindset”…

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Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #84): Are parents left feeling empowered or defeated after conferencing with you?

Educator Relfection Tips (Snapshot#84): Are parents left feeling empowered or defeated after conferencing with you? @LiviaChanL @DigitalPD4You @RaeHughart@JillDuBois22 @SandraKWeir @BrownWarrens @NRattwatte @PavWander @danagoodier @TannenbaumTech

https://twitter.com/JjJj821/status/1438827777378209795 How do parents feel after conferencing with you? Have you ever asked parents for feedback after these sessions with you. A few months I remember reading the following on Twitter ” I remember receiving an email from a parent. She wanted to brag on one of our folks. She wrote, Every time I talk to your teacher, I feel better about my…

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Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #83): How often do you reflect on your ultimate purpose...educating students?

Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #83): How often do you reflect on your ultimate purpose...educating students? @LiviaChanL @RaeHughart @JillDuBois22 @SandraKWeir @BrownWarrens @NRattwatte @Jenniferappell @fdwhite02 @DigitalPD4You

https://twitter.com/JjJj821/status/1434186717553172481 Developing a routine for reflecting on your purpose There is so much happening around us at any given moment. The COVID-19 Pandemic has added so many layers to our lives. The continuous trauma, lack of stability, and uncertainty surrounding the regular necessities of life have contributed to a dimished attention span especially for…

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Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #82): Are you promoting self-regulation in the classroom?

Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #82): Are you promoting self-regulation in the classroom? @DigitalPD4You @LiviaChanL @RaeHughart @JillDuBois22 @fdwhite02 @SandraKWeir @BrownWarrens @NRattwatte @danagoodier @jenniferappel @TannenbaumTech @DoloresZenon

https://twitter.com/JjJj821/status/1437066362879348736 Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com What is self-regulation and Why should educators focus on it? “No one likes the feelings that come when we think that we are not in control. In this particular time in society, it often seems as if we are NOT in control” (Fowler-White, 2021, p. 104). The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional…

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Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot #81): How are you reimaging learning spaces both inside and outside of the classroom?

Educator Reflection Tips (Snapshot)-#81: How are you reimaging learning spaces both inside and outside of the classroom? @LivChanL @RaeHughart @JillDuBois22 @PavWander @@SandraKWeir @BrownWarrens @NRattwatte @danagoodier @jenniferappel

https://twitter.com/JjJj821/status/1426989866663952392 Reimagining Learning Environments As we welcome students back into the learning environment after almost two years, we must be intentional about the way we craft the space for students. Photo Credit: DepositPhotos.com Configuration of desks: Will you pair students off, keep desks in rows, or teach students how to move into groups.…

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Educator Reflection Tip #64: Are you giving "focused feedback" to students?

Educator Reflection Tip #64: Are you giving “focused feedback” to students?

Focused Feedback quote from E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Feedback framework in Volume I of the Educator Reflection Tips book series. How focused is your feedback? Have you been wondering how to assess learning loss, or what I call impermanent learning? If so, having a focused feedback loop is essential. When you think about all of the skills/concepts that are taught towards the end of the year…new skills,…

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Educator Reflection Tip #79: Is your online instruction "inclusive"?

Educator Reflection Tip #79: Is your online instruction "inclusive"? The National Center for Learning Disabilities notes 1 in 5 students have been diagnosed with learning & attention issues. How would you rate your knowledge in this area? @DigitalPD4You

Photo by Gabby K on Pexels.com As I reflect on 2020, I am amazed at how quickly things can change while at the same time stay the same. In the wake of vaccines that are being promoted as the miracle cure for the COVID-19 pandemic and a renewed sense for a return to normalcy. Normal…I’m not even sure that I remember what that looks like and the things that I do recall about pre-Pandemic life I…