Coaching Student Growth
IN PERSON: Saturday, April 27th – 9am – 12pm – Lincoln HS, Tacoma
As students develop skills in our classrooms, teachers need methodologies to coach students’ social and emotional learning and foster an environment where every individual is empowered to thrive. Drawing from research in trust psychology, growth pedagogy and systems of effective instruction systems, this course provides a robust blend of philosophical foundations and practical strategies inspire growth in all students.
Differentiated Portfolios for Standards Based Grading
Washington Music Education Association Conference – Yakima, Feb 2024
Have you seen teachers struggle with engaging multiple skill levels in one class or providing concrete evidence of mastery? Differentiated Portfolios are the solution! Implementing them will challenge all students at appropriate levels, collect evidence of student learning and show student growth. Students learn how hard work leads to improvement over time, fostering growth mindsets. This session will show examples of portfolios, give tools to create your own and examine options for managing student work.
Motivate students and inspire musicality with implicit and explicit SEL.
Washington Music Education Association Conference – Yakima, Feb 2024
Based on research in Trust Psychology, Growth Pedagogy and the CASEL Framework for SEL, this session connects what students believe about themselves and their music classroom to their musicianship and ensemble contribution. Focusing on SEL fosters knowledge, skills, and attitudes around social and emotional competence, and establishes equitable learning environments. Examining the beliefs of teachers and students impacts their habits/actions, which shapes their outcomes/results. Participants will leave with practical and conceptual skills to inspire both student growth and ensemble musicianship
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