Leaning Into Our Values
During Times of Uncertainty
Support agency, voice, & choice
Balance content with student
initiative
Allow students to surprise you
Value what students bring to the
learning
Keep the focus on the Learning
Learning is a product of thinking
Don't mistake work for learning
Locate the learning for students
Assess the learning not the work
Make Use of Learning Frames,
Structures & Routines
Scaffold interactions & thinking
Split screen teaching
Teach students how to learn &
think
Narrow, pare down, & focus the
curriculum
1 You can't teach it all...you could
never teach it all.
Focus on the big ideas with legs
Prioritize depth over coverage
4
Learn how to listen...all over again
2 5 Show a vigorous interest
Listen, document, feed-forward
Plan for listening occasions
3
Promote discussion, dialogue &
interaction
Follow the 10-minute rule
6 Set a purpose for discussion
Prepare students for discussion
Help students connect
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