Task completion is a poor proxy for learning; this is something I wished I'd known in my early years of teaching. Here is a one-pager I have created for @PepsMccrea, summarising his notion of Backwards Planning.
This week's sketch: the Inquiry Classroom.
The design of a learning space can nurture questions, curiosity, and agency or it can squelch it.
What story does your classroom tell about the student ownership and learning within that space?
#inquirymindset
Our Palm Beach County Schools are A-rated, thanks in part to our amazing teachers. With the 1 mill plan, we can keep experienced teachers in our classroom and recruit the best teachers to Palm Beach County.
The School District's 2018 Referendum expires in 2023. On Nov. 8, a new Referendum, which would replace the expiring Referendum, will be on the ballot. Learn more at StrongSchoolsPBC.com
After a long 46 days, I am rid of my cast and on to occupational therapy to try and get some fine motor skills back. Hopefully I can enjoy these last few days of summer break! 🍹🚣🏻🏝