When presented with a problem, how do you react? I have done some research and found that almost every person runs through a “what if...” scenario in their head before responding. What follows that “what if…” determines everything. Those who choose to run away from the problem follow that what if with negative thoughts: What … Continue reading What If…
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Belief, Part III
A couple weeks ago I shared John Hattie’s recently updated list of the most profound influencers of student achievement. (Here is a link to that list if you want to see it again: Visible LearningPlus 250+ Influencers of Student Achievement) Hattie identifies “Collective teacher efficacy” and “Teacher estimates of achievement” as two of the highest … Continue reading Belief, Part III
Belief, Part II
Last week I shared John Hattie’s recently updated list of the most profound influencers of student achievement. (Here is a link to that list if you want to see it again: Visible LearningPlus 250+ Influencers of Student Achievement) I went on to share how two of the more impactful influencers in student achievement come down … Continue reading Belief, Part II
Belief
I have always been intrigued by John Hattie’s work on what influences student achievement. Hattie and his Visible Learning team have compiled information from tens of thousands of studies which include research on millions of students. Hattie recently released an updated list of the most profound influencers of student achievement earlier this month. Here is … Continue reading Belief
I Understand
Recently, I witnessed an interaction between a student and a staff member. The adult and the student were discussing a personal issue that the student was having and the student was getting increasingly frustrated. During the conversation the adult was trying their best to show empathy and kept saying, “I understand.” Finally, the student reaching … Continue reading I Understand
Meet My Expectations
I talked to a friend this week who was frustrated at her new job. She feels that there are so many new directives being put on people, the demands are seemingly too high, and the leadership seems disconnected from the reality of what everyone working for them is feeling. In this conversation, there is an … Continue reading Meet My Expectations
The Truth
I introduced a friend and a colleague to each other this past week through email. The correspondence was a short letter introducing one to the other. One replied to the introductory email saying that my words were “too kind.” I responded, that the truth is never too kind. The problem with the truth is that … Continue reading The Truth
WE and THEY
I am a Colts season ticket holder and my beloved Colts opened up their season two Sundays ago. Andrew Luck was back on the field and there was an extra energy in the air as the game began. The first half went well and the Colts went into halftime with a lead. They continued into … Continue reading WE and THEY
Care For Who?
You cannot care about others if you do not care about yourself. This is one of those posts that I am directing at myself, while realizing others are fighting the same battles. I often come to the conclusion, when we have an extended weekend, how tired I am and how much I have gotten my … Continue reading Care For Who?
Teach to Learn
I had a conversation with a parent a couple of weeks ago and it has stuck with me. I am, as I am sure many of you are as well, constantly questioning whether I have made the right decisions or have handled things in an appropriate manner. The more I have thought about this conversation, … Continue reading Teach to Learn
