As a review of where we paused in discussing Backward Lesson Design, thus far, we shared the importance of identifying core concepts, determining a lesson’s big ideas, and figuring out what skills and knowledge students should gain from a lesson. The key is to present it as a story, real-world question, idea, or scenario to make it as …
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By leveraging Backward Lesson Design, teachers focus on student learning through a process of determining desired outcomes first. Then, teachers create the assessment strategies and, finally, the instructional or learning activities. During the summer, teachers are already thinking about next school year. Those thought often center on lesson and unit planning to engage students to …
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As is the case in every profession, teachers are aware that growth is crucial to their careers. They seek professional development that enhances their ability to instruct students, interact with parents, and improve student outcomes. Investing time and finances without gaining valuable skills, tools, or knowledge benefits neither the teacher nor the students. If …
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Professional development is a critical component of teacher growth and effectiveness. It provides educators with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills, ultimately benefiting their students. However, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to professional development often falls short of meeting the diverse needs and interests of teachers. To truly empower educators and maximize their professional growth, …
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Amid an ongoing national teacher shortage, tens of thousands of new teachers graduated this spring from schools of education and teacher prep programs across the country. These aspiring teachers will enter the profession at a time when our schools need them the most. Unfortunately, research tells us that almost half of them won’t make it …
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Even though Teacher Appreciation Week ended last Friday, the Stride Professional Development Center still wants to keep a focus on the amazing work teachers do every day during the year. We will share a few ideas how to do that and offer a reminder about FREE professional development deals that still exist. Yes, Teacher Appreciation …
May 8 – 12 is recognized as national Teacher Appreciation Week, and teachers have worked so hard this year. To help, the Stride Professional Development Center has researched the best deals, discounts, and freebies and included them in this blog post. We hope this collection is a benefit for teachers and that these deals bring …
Educators face many challenges daily. Those instructional challenges increase when they need to overcome non-academic matters. The effects of trauma are more widespread than we believe, so it is vitally important for teachers to create a classroom that supports all students – even those suffering from trauma. This course will help you understand, identify, and …
Teaching is a noble profession! To enter the career, future educators move through either traditional or alternative licensing programs, which bring excitement about teaching students and an overwhelming feeling of responsibility for future students. Far too often, new teachers feel unprepared and state that they lack support to help them grow. These responsibility and constant …
With it being April, the countdown to the end of the school year has begun and, in some classrooms, the number of remaining school days is on the board for all to see. Principals and school improvement teams are already in the planning phase for next year. Individually, many teachers are reflecting on the year …
