Links worth checking into
I am trying to make this a weekly or biweekly occurrence, so here are some links to check out this week. Most are self explanatory, but if not I have provided a synopsis for you.
This first post comes from a teacher that is obviously frustrated with traditional professional development techniques. I am sure you can relate.
Why Don’t We Differentiate Professional Development? | Edutopia
While we are on the subject of professional development, check out his article on what makes a good teacher.
We Still Don't Know What Makes a Great Teacher - US News.
This next post is another from the Edutopia site. Equity vs. Equality is a concept I have worked for years to get across to some people and being married to a special education teacher, I get to hear her frustrations in dealing with this issue for her students.
Equity vs. Equality: 6 Steps Toward Equity | Edutopia.
We consistently preach to differentiate learning for the students and talk about different teaching styles. Yet at the same time we want every teacher & student to fit a mold or be some easily assessed, cookie cutter, teacher or student. We read books from Dave Burgess about being a pirate in the classroom. These are all great for the extroverted teacher. What about the introverted teacher? Studies show that half of society identifies as introverted, so how does that play out in education? Check this article for more information.
Teacher Burnout Is More Likely Among Introverts - The Atlantic.
Didn't plan for all of these to be focused on differentiation, but sometimes that happens. Gives you a little insight into my focus the last few days.
This first post comes from a teacher that is obviously frustrated with traditional professional development techniques. I am sure you can relate.
Why Don’t We Differentiate Professional Development? | Edutopia
While we are on the subject of professional development, check out his article on what makes a good teacher.
We Still Don't Know What Makes a Great Teacher - US News.
This next post is another from the Edutopia site. Equity vs. Equality is a concept I have worked for years to get across to some people and being married to a special education teacher, I get to hear her frustrations in dealing with this issue for her students.
Equity vs. Equality: 6 Steps Toward Equity | Edutopia.
We consistently preach to differentiate learning for the students and talk about different teaching styles. Yet at the same time we want every teacher & student to fit a mold or be some easily assessed, cookie cutter, teacher or student. We read books from Dave Burgess about being a pirate in the classroom. These are all great for the extroverted teacher. What about the introverted teacher? Studies show that half of society identifies as introverted, so how does that play out in education? Check this article for more information.
Teacher Burnout Is More Likely Among Introverts - The Atlantic.
Didn't plan for all of these to be focused on differentiation, but sometimes that happens. Gives you a little insight into my focus the last few days.
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