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
Author: bknightlearning
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
Right or Wrong
We tend to judge others by their actions, and judge ourselves by our intentions. This statement is a challenge that we all face as we interact with others on a daily basis. It is very easy to assess our own behaviors as right when we only take into account our intentions. It is also very … Continue reading Right or Wrong
For to From
I recently came across the following video. I know I have seen it before, but it has been a few years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2MORc0ZCo8 I am always amazed how things seem to come to us at the right time, just when we need to hear them. I love the line at the end of the video from … Continue reading For to From
Disciplined
It is the first full week of August, and that brings about the third week of the school year at our high school. I enjoy getting past the early days and first few weeks of school. Everyone is finally settling in and classes are really beginning to move. As I have reflected on the first … Continue reading Disciplined
Leading and Learning 