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Re-framing conversations about disengaged students
At a recent professional learning session on re-engaging disengaged students, we asked participants to describe a disengaged learner using just a few words on a Post-it. We then placed the notes on a whiteboard. Then, as people grabbed coffee and … Continue reading
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Re-igniting professional learning with a challenge to think
The first 10-15 minutes of any professional learning session provide an opportunity to set the stage for thinking, wondering, and sharing. Before you jump into the content, grease the participants’ thinking cogs by demonstrating a discrepant event. Here’s an example … Continue reading