Are You a Leader or Are You Being the Boss?

Jane Kennedy2023-08-23T19:04:58+00:00

In this article you will learn:

The differences in being a leader or being the boss and why it matters.
How to determine your own style and why it is critical to developing the skill of instructional leadership.
Where to find additional support for developing instructional leadership (www.elevatedachievement.com).

Are You a Leader or Are You Being the Boss?Jane Kennedy2023-08-23T19:04:58+00:00

1 09, 2020

How to Support Students in Owning Their Mathematics at Home

Jane Kennedy2023-12-06T22:27:34+00:00

In this article you will learn...

Mathematical thinking (metacognition) is crucial for mathematical success.
Parents and caregivers can support students to be mathematical thinkers, even when they are at home.
How to use a series of questions and sentence frames that push your child’s mathematical thinking and speaking skills.

How to Support Students in Owning Their Mathematics at HomeJane Kennedy2023-12-06T22:27:34+00:00

20 07, 2020

Robert Crowe2023-08-18T01:13:21+00:00

In this article you will learn...

The key role of the teacher is to design and deliver effective and efficient lessons for all students based on the best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the climate and culture of the classroom, be it a physical, a virtual, or a blended learning environment.
For every lesson, the teacher must prioritize and make these decisions–What will my students learn? Why are they learning this? How will they continue to use it? How will my students learn it? How will my students show that they have learned it? What is the student’s role in the learning?
Each decision will impact other decisions and it is the teacher’s job to decide how these four areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and climate work together to ensure that there is the highest likelihood of a student learning.

How Teachers Can Prioritize Their Many, Many DecisionsRobert Crowe2023-08-18T01:13:21+00:00

16 07, 2020

Jane Kennedy2023-08-18T00:24:57+00:00

In this article you will learn...

The benefits of student agency are student motivation and engagement and empowers students to take initiative and greater control in their learning.
Utilizing student agency provides students with the opportunities to own their learning.
Teachers play a critical role in equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful agents in their learning.

What’s the Buzz About Student Agency?Jane Kennedy2023-08-18T00:24:57+00:00

16 07, 2020

Marilyn Saucedo2023-08-16T16:29:03+00:00

In this article you will learn...

The demands of the 21^stcentury marketplace necessitates transforming schools, and teacher leadership is an essential component for meeting the current needs of students and the future needs of the global community.
The development of the skills students and educators need is a big project which requires a team of stakeholders who can support one another in their learning.
Educators need professional learning opportunities to build leadership skills, to practice what they have learned, and to collaborate and learn from each other.

The Evolving Role of Educators – A Shift in Educational LeadershipMarilyn Saucedo2023-08-16T16:29:03+00:00