The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 22, 2021

This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Erika Walther, M.Ed. We can move toward methods that work better for both teachers and families. We can move toward methods that work better for both teachers and families. The truth is, I did need someone to check on me. . Walther – how are you?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 4, 2019

There are multiple truths that can be happening simultaneously. This is a very useful strategy for school-based work. You can choose the interpretation that the parent doubts your teaching abilities, is criticizing your approach, and is upset with you. Notice the stories that you layer on top of the facts.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 27, 2023

My teacher language has changed over the past decade. This is partly because of my own professional development around different classroom management philosophies, partly from my own mental adjustment in response to student misbehavior, and also partly from listening to the way other teachers and myself talk to students.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Dr. Laura Fitzpatrick. I’ll never forget walking into a fellow teacher’s classroom where every student was doing something different. Each of the thirty children had their own lesson with differentiated processes and products. Because of that, simplicity is your friend.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

One of the most common problems teachers face when integrating technology is keeping kids focused and accountable. 2) Teach expectations explicitly and use a gradual release model to turn responsibility over to students slowly. So, let’s look at some ways to be pro-active and set kids up for success.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 22, 2016

This post is based on the latest episode of my weekly podcast, Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers. A podcast is like a free talk radio show you can listen to online, or download and take with you wherever you go. Differentiate between wasting time and taking time off. Get clear on your vision and outcome.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 8, 2021

The Truth for Teachers podcast is BACK for season 14, and have I got some incredible things in the works for you! Read on for a quick personal update about my summer, what new changes are coming to the site, and a sneak peek at some upcoming podcast episode topics. No time to finish reading?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

No matter the age of students or context you teach, there should be something here for you! It seems that the general public is waking up to the fact that teachers are burned out. When testing and data seem to rule over the day-to-day life of a teacher, we need to remember what power we do have to create the classroom we want.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 16, 2020

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Let’s talk about resilient teaching , or more specifically, how to create resilient designs or lesson plans w hether your school district will be using a remote learning/remote teaching model, hybrid learning/blended learning model , or conducting in-person classes.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast, you’ll hear a coaching call where I’m exploring the issue of whether a teacher can ever feel like s/he’s offered “enough” learning support and re-teaching. tend to weigh perpetually on teachers. The questions of What is enough?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 28, 2021

Byron’s also going to share 3 specific practices you can do with kids to address their socio-emotional needs, and we’ll talk at the end about how schools can address teachers’ socio-emotional needs, as well. SEL strategy #1: Restorative conversations. SEL strategy #2: Daily check-ins. SEL strategy #3: Morning meetings.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Dr. Catlin Tucker , a blended learning coach and teacher of 16 years, shares her expertise about tackling the different aspects of blended teaching including engagement, group work, and assessment in a virtual classroom or hybrid setting.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 11, 2019

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Jen Bengel explains the workshop model, how to create mini-lessons, and how to get students excited about books. Oftentimes, there are small groups like guided reading or strategy groups happening. So in this episode, we’re talking about the workshop model.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 7, 2019

In this episode of the Truth for Teachers podcast: t he four core beliefs of doing fewer things, better that will give you the courage to focus on what matters most. This is the struggle I hear about constantly from countless teachers all over the world. Compounding the issue is the emotional labor required in teaching.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 10, 2019

These are mindsets that overcomplicate our teaching, make it harder to say no and draw boundaries, or that prevent us from doing the most impactful work. I thought it would make a cool podcast episode if I pulled out each of those five syndromes from the book, and talked about how they might be holding you back. .

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast : We’re talking to Doug Fisher about the best practices in distance learning from their book with John Hattie — The Distance Learning Playbook: K-12 Teaching For Engagement and Impact in Any Setting. We didn’t forget how to be teachers. Recap and Big Ideas.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MAY 17, 2023

This works for the “average” reader, but teachers know that classrooms do not merely comprise grade-level readers. While I would personally say the task of curating a classroom library has been easier as a 2nd-grade teacher, I still have students spanning kindergarten-4th grade reading levels. I can relate.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I was absolutely fascinated by his insights, and was thrilled when he agreed to be a guest on my Truth for Teachers podcas t. Listen in as I chat with Dr. Sax about the challenges boys are facing in schools, the unique crisis girls are facing, and what teachers need to know about supporting all students. What happened?

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 2, 2016

Some strategies to do this include: Listen More Than Talk. Traditional education models have focused on the teacher being the content area expert – disseminator of information. Listening to students is not a practice that is often taught in teacher education programs. Student Voice Comes With Teachers as Listeners ).

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