Mastering Teaching Essentials for Sustainable Growth

Rae HughartBlog, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Addressing the challenges faced by educators in a complex landscape. Mastery learning essentials, including feedback proficiency, progress monitoring, and goal setting, support teacher efficiency and student success. Simple principles help teachers and students thrive, preventing teacher burnout. Let’s embark on a journey of empowerment, exploring essential mastery learning elements that not only bolster teacher efficiency but also foster student … Read More

10 Steps for Teaching & Leadership Transformation

Rae HughartBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: 10 steps to cultivate a growth mindset in 2024. Reflect, set goals, embrace challenges, build a supportive community. Foster continuous learning, self-compassion, and celebrate progress. Hey Teach Better Tribe! Rae Hughart here, and let me tell you, I am pumped for the possibilities that the new year brings! As we dive into 2024, let’s set the stage for success … Read More

Cooking Competitions and Classroom Observations

Alex T. ValencicBlog, Engage Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: You don’t have to be an expert to provide feedback. We can take feedback from a variety of people. Good instruction is good instruction. Cooking Competitions and Classroom Observations I love watching cooking competition shows! Cutthroat Kitchen, MasterChef Junior, MasterChef, Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen, Next Level Chef, 24 Hours to Hell and Back, Chopped, Is It Cake?, Beat Bobby … Read More

But They Won’t Do It if I Don’t Grade It

Mike SzczepanikBlog, Engage Better, Grade Better, Lesson Plan Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Change is hard. Assignment completion is a concern for some if there are no grades. Numerous factors affect student motivation. Not all students are motivated by grades. The carrot-and-stick motivational technique worked for the industrial revolution. Previously, I had discussed my reasons for breaking free from grades. While there are many benefits to going gradeless, there are also some … Read More

Student Voice: The Power of the Experienced Curriculum

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: The written curriculum and taught curriculum are different from the experienced curriculum. Teachers should find ways to obtain feedback from students on their experienced curriculum. Hundreds of books and articles have been written addressing the curriculum in schools. Teachers and administrators have read books describing the written, taught, assessed, enriched, prioritized, or guaranteed curricula. In addition to these common … Read More