Teachers are some of the most inspiring people on the planet. Their dedication to students and families coupled with their passion for the content makes them unique, but it also means they need to keep learning themselves. If you’re looking for professional development websites to help you be a better teacher, look no further! The […]
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Culturally responsive teaching is a strategy that educators can use to make their classrooms more inclusive, supportive, and engaging. All in all, culturally responsive instruction recognizes the strengths of a diverse population of learners and acknowledges the need to provide culturally specific curriculum and instruction. It also encourages students to reflect on their learning styles by exploring
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Teachers should view lesson and unit plans as “educational treasure maps” designed to lead students to a specified point. Far too often, unfortunately, these plans are viewed with disdain and contempt. To help, the Stride Professional Development Center has a short template for math that can offer assistance. Be sure to download our Free Resource lesson
If you know me, I like to ask, “So What?” When I was asked to join the Stride Professional Development team as an instructional designer for continuing education courses, I had to consider if I cared enough about that to shift my focus. I asked myself, “So What? What is the point? Is continuing education
As a teacher, you know that the best way to be successful in your career is to stay on top of the latest education trends. And as a busy professional with many responsibilities, it can take a lot of work to find the time for continued growth that meets your individual needs. Still, teachers must
Professional development for teachers is an important part of the job and a necessity for staying up-to-date with the latest methods, research, and trends. If you’re looking for professional development opportunities but need help knowing where to start, this guide can help. And, so can we! Why Is Professional Development Important?There are many aspects to
In the final blog that focuses on building relationships with students, the Stride Professional Development Center finishes our focus on connection with students. These extra steps could be the catalyst of change for students as research shows that one, strong relationship in a school will make all the difference for students. Thus far, we have
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This blog is part two of our series on building relationships with students. The goal is to live the motto that “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” As a reminder, the focus here is not on compliance from the students but on connection with the students. If you only
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Building relationships with students is one of the most important parts of being a teacher. The classroom experience is much deeper than compliance (getting students to do what you say) as it centers upon connection (showing them how much you care about their success and growth). 1. Make Eye Contact with Your Students Making eye
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During the Covid-19 pandemic and while working from home with the kids learning at home, I had one of those learning moments. Right after a lunch-time meeting today, my wife brought me a sandwich and some pudding. One of my kiddos had written some corny jokes on the napkin. I really appreciated their thoughtfulness of
