by Jim Knight | Nov 18, 2016 | Better Conversations Videos |
The election we just experienced in the US has surfaced a disheartening lack of unity we are all experiencing. When we connect, we are at our best, but it seems harder and harder for us to connect with people who see the world differently than we do. To avoid...
by Jim Knight | Jul 12, 2013 | Self-Coaching, Teaching Strategies |
This is a column I wrote for a different blog a few years back. I recently received an email asking a great question: “Where can I find good Thinking Prompts for my math class?” Thinking Prompts, in case you don’t know, are provocative objects we...
by Jim Knight | Jun 21, 2013 | Learning From Video, Professional Learning |
This is an early version of a section from my forthcoming book coming out at the end of this year. Using a video camera to learn about your teaching is like looking into a mirror. –Beth Sanders, Teacher, Birmingham, Alabama Perhaps the most important reason why...
by Jim Knight | Mar 22, 2013 | Professional Learning, School Reform |
Shame … is like an exposed nerve on a wisdom tooth, something to be avoided at all costs. The shadow of shame kills art. Seth Godin, The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly Getting a clear picture of reality is an essential part of professional growth. When...
by Jim Knight | Mar 11, 2013 | Learning From Video, Professional Learning, School Reform |
Coaching done well may be the most effective intervention designed for human performance. Atul Gawande A district administrator recently wrote to tell me that her district was facing “tough financial decisions” that are naturally causing lower morale. Everyone in her...