In this series, I’m exploring how #ece professional development is failing teachers. In my opinion, our professional development (PD) efforts do not include sufficient attention to supporting teachers’ social-emotional skills, and we need to approach PD from a more wholistic perspective. … [Read more...]
Can You Hear Me? Two PD Techniques To Improve Interactions and Relationships
In this series, I’m exploring how #ece professional development is failing teachers. In my opinion, our professional development (PD) efforts do not include sufficient attention to supporting teachers’ social-emotional skills, and we need to approach PD from a more wholistic perspective. … [Read more...]
You’re a Poet and Don’t Yet Know It: Poetic Sentiment that Supports Professional Development
I loved my creative writing classes in high school, but never really developed an appreciation for poetry. The meaning and intent, which seemed clear to others, was lost upon me. This didn’t change much, as I moved forward professionally. After all, most roads to tenure aren't all always paved with … [Read more...]
How to Leverage Social Networks to Improve Practice
In this series, I’m exploring how #ece professional development is failing teachers. In my opinion, our professional development (PD) efforts do not include sufficient attention to supporting teachers’ social-emotional skills, and we need to approach PD from a more wholistic … [Read more...]
Can You Guess What Self-Regulation, Setting Policies, and Professional Development Have in Common?
In this series, I’m exploring how #ece professional development is failing teachers. In my opinion, our professional development (PD) efforts do not include sufficient attention to supporting teachers’ social-emotional skills, and we need to approach PD from a more wholistic perspective. … [Read more...]