The results are in, as a recent study by TNTP concluded that districts spend an average of $18 billion a year on PD that is having no real effect on teacher improvement.
The results are in, as a recent study by TNTP concluded that districts spend an average of $18 billion a year on PD that is having no real effect on teacher improvement.
In many schools, the term “coaching” instantly brings to mind feelings of inadequacy and underperformance. Too many districts are requiring “coaching” as a means to manage and improve teachers seen as not cutting it in the classroom. While coaching can certainly be a valuable resource for struggling teachers, it should not be limited to just those who are having particular difficulties.
During his recent talk at TedxGrandRapids, David Weston answered the question: How do we develop great teaching?
Using external coaches can be costly. Instead, schools are increasingly making the most of internal staff who have the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise required to be a successful and impactful coach.
Gaining self-confidence and developing your teaching ability are closely related so by conquering one you can also conquer the other.
Developing good professional learning habits and useful routines helps us feel productive and directed towards our goals.
But sometimes the routines we rely on turn into ruts without our realizing it. We may find ourselves feeling trapped, bored and unmotivated without really understanding why.
Mixing things up and trying new ideas is a great way to invigorate your professional development.
John Hattie firmly believes that excellent teaching is all around us. This is clear in his recent interview with IRIS Connect, in which he shares how we can inspire all teaching to be excellent by looking to the teachers we already have...
You wouldn’t expect a baseball player to excel in the game without a good coach. You certainly wouldn’t expect a player to become top of their game after watching a few powerpoint presentations. Just because someone has explained the theory doesn’t mean they’ll be able to put it into practice back on the field.
