tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923928608848133413.post6104089748943689522..comments2023-10-18T06:58:06.627-06:00Comments on Over 40, Still Learning, and Still in School: TEACHERS: Know Thy Impact!Alexander (Sandy) McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066090280800446286noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923928608848133413.post-89610083032323370692013-01-10T23:59:57.282-07:002013-01-10T23:59:57.282-07:00Thanks very much for your comment Aviva.
The poin...Thanks very much for your comment Aviva.<br /><br />The point I was attempting to reinforce for our beginning teachers is that we need to be intentional. As teachers we have a great deal of autonomy, and there is a lot that works. It is our responsibility to choose those proven strategies that best align with our skillsets and the needs of our students.<br /><br />I agree completely that the MOST effective impact on student learning comes from partnering with parents. Instead of just focusing on student engagement, I think we need to consciously focus on engaging parents as well. Rather than telling parents what we do in class, perhaps as teachers we might be more effective asking parents to come in and see what we are doing, or sharing in other ways than a simple note home?<br /><br />Interesting times we are in.....I love it!Alexander (Sandy) McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095449112449847138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923928608848133413.post-75542608123501530832013-01-10T16:24:44.017-07:002013-01-10T16:24:44.017-07:00What a great post! I've heard about high yield...What a great post! I've heard about high yield strategies for years and use them regularly, and it's good to hear that they do have such a huge impact. I've definitely noticed so in the classroom as well.<br /><br />There's no question in my mind that teachers have a huge impact on student success, but how can we separate teacher impact from parent impact? I think that when teachers and parents can work together, the results are even more meaningful. What do you think?<br /><br />Aviva<br />www.weinspirefutures.comMusic At Ancaster Meadow Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482913583769466977noreply@blogger.com