Your weekly source of learner-centered inspiration
Dear Educator,
Over the last two months, as I have been working with partner schools and districts across the country, educators consistently share that they feel they are falling short as they try to accomplish all the things they did pre-pandemic, yet with added constraints and barriers. As I spend the days with educators connecting, learning, and reflecting, I routinely witness their momentum shift from a sense of overwhelm and isolation to one of possibility and purpose, as we reframe challenges and focus on what matters most.
In this week’s issue of Bright Spots, I want to share a supportive strategy for educators to reflect on and evolve in their practices.
With Gratitude, Katie
BRIGHT SPOT OF THE WEEK
Continue, Stop, Start
One of my favorite reflection practices is the Continue/Stop/Start protocol. What’s unique about this activity is that the goal is not to add more work or cover it all; it is about making intentional choices to prioritize, integrate, and do things differently based on your vision and values to help achieve your desired goals.
The world is changing, and as our contexts vary, we need to adapt rather than just follow the same script we are used to. There is no substitute for a teacher who designs authentic, participatory, and relevant learning experiences for their unique population of students.
A teacher’s role is to inspire learning and develop the skills and mindsets of learners. A teacher as a designer and facilitator should continually evolve with resources, experiences, and the support of a community.
Interested in discussing how you can leverage strategies to focus on what matters most in your own learning journey?
Below are some resources to support you in your reflection and growth during your own learning journey.
1. Continue, start, stop template. Implement your own reflection practice in your next professional learning session with this reflection protocol guide. Download the free tool here.
2. Learner-centered ready? You are more ready than you think! Uncover 4 key readiness indicators in the latest blog post from longtime educator and Learner-Centered Collaborative Partner Operations VP Joanna Libby. Read now.
3. New ways are possible and necessary. As the long-term consequences of the pandemic start to emerge, Nicole Mirra and Antero Garcia make the case that it is time to shift away from education systems of the past and move towards building new paths in this EdWeek article.
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