The "dark cloud of guilt" (a.k.a. the folder/bag/crate/carload of student work to be graded) that follows teachers home at this point in the year lent me to keeping it simple this week. Below are two brief videos that provide broader lenses to view our classroom crafting; "food for thought."
1. Three Rules to Spark Learning (TED Talks Education)
- Curiosity Comes First. Student questions drive the instructional delivery of a concept or skill.
- Embrace the Mess. Trial and error is okay! Carrie Jacobs' last blog addressed this (see below).
- Practice Reflection. Processing and revision drive progress.
2. What is Authentic Assessment? (from New York's School of the Future)
- Real Life (Relevant)
- Engaging (Interesting)
- Enticing Synthesis (Critical Thinking)
The first video not only applies to teachers, but I feel it can also tie in nicely with instructional coaching.
ReplyDelete1) Curiosity comes first: Be interested in supporting the teacher in his/her endeavors.
2) Embrace the mess: Don't be afraid to try something new with the teachers, even if it is messy and may fail.
3) Practice reflection: Collaborate with the teacher afterwards to determine the successes and areas that can be improved for the next time.