What teachers think about

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Considering research and recommendations for effective teaching, there is quite a lot for teachers to think about and incorporate into their practices each day – in fact, enough to fill the month of March, and probably more!

 ~ 31 self-reflection questions ~

 (These float around in my mind and I share them in no particular order. Links added were chosen out of personal interest for professional reference or resources to explore. )

  1. How do I build relationships to meet the emotional needs of my students?
  2. How do I consider neurodiversity in my teaching?
  3. How do I ask good questions to promote critical thinking and comprehension?
  4. How do I design authentic assessments?
  5. How do I accurately monitor progress using curriculum-based-measurement?
  6. How do I choose research-based strategies for interventions?
  7. How do I differentiate instruction?
  8. How do I use technology effectively?
  9. How do I teach executive functioning skills to my students?
  10. How do I collect evidence for the new educator evaluation?
  11. How do I evaluate student learning and  student growth?
  12. How do I set high expectations for all students?
  13. How do I incorporate 21st Century Skills in my lessons?
  14. How do I communicate effectively with parents?
  15. How do I collaborate with colleagues and learn from peers?
  16. How do I establish a fully accepting and inclusive classroom?
  17. How do I design lessons that focus on abilities not disabilities?
  18. How do I manage flexible grouping and tiered levels of support?
  19. How do I challenge and enrich students?
  20. How do I foster a growth mindset?
  21. How do I build resiliency in students?
  22. How do I individualize, differentiate, or personalize learning?
  23. How do I plan backward with Understanding by Design?
  24. How do I write SMART goals for standards-based IEPs?
  25. How do I teach meta-cognitive skills?
  26. How do I empower my students with self-directed learning?
  27. How do I practice visible assessing with goal-setting and self-reflection?
  28. How do I use formative assessments to inform instruction?
  29. How do I give high quality feedback every day?
  30. How do I support self-regulation and social skills development?
  31. How do I use research and feedback to change and improve my teaching?

What have I forgotten? What resources would you recommend? What do you think about?

Please share your thoughts