“The knowing-doing gap can emerge for a number of reasons. Sometimes it’s because teachers are exposed to an idea but aren’t helped to understand exactly what to do about it—how to put it into action. Sometimes it’s because teachers know what to do, but haven’t ‘rehearsed’ enough outside the classroom for it to manifest inside […]

Dr. Kim Richardson describes that change is inevitable and manageable. As coaches and school leaders we need to be competent in guiding ourselves and others during change. Kim describes the need for emotional intelligence and resilient leadership. Knowing people are unpredictable requires coaches to observe and communicate. Change is a process not an event. Visit […]

An article by Adam Grant in the New York Times, “What Most American Schools Do Wrong,” connected with a podcast that I had recorded earlier with Andrew Hill, who along with David Jones, had published “The Teacher Who Knows Me: The Academic Benefits of Repeat Student -Teacher Matches.” Grant pointed out that Finland and Estonia […]

Belonging is a critical element of building classrooms and schools that are learning communities. Knowing and being known are keys to a sense of belonging. Teachers cannot create personalized instruction or motivational environments without knowing their students. Highly effective teachers create purposeful opportunities to learn about their students and find ways to let students know […]

Steve explores three areas of questioning to guide coaching conversations: Finding out and Knowing, Reflection, and Exploring Future Actions. Examples used in pre and post conferencing are included. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes! PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Steve: 00:00 Hello and welcome to the […]