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Foundation of Essential Beliefs (Why You Teach)

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Foundation of Essential Beliefs (Why You Teach)

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At the base of the pyramid lies your teaching philosophy and core values. These influence every decision you make in the classroom, from how you structure lessons to how you interact with students.

Examples of Beliefs:

Every student can learn and succeed.

Learning is most meaningful when connected to students’ lived experiences.

Equity and inclusion are fundamental to effective teaching.

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This area focuses on creating a structured and organized classroom so that teaching and learning can happen smoothly. It includes:

Space: Arranging the physical classroom to promote engagement (e.g., group seating for collaboration).

Time: Managing class periods effectively with clear transitions and pacing.

Routines: Establishing consistent procedures for daily activities to minimize confusion.

Discipline: Setting boundaries and fostering respect to maintain a positive learning environment.

Attention and Momentum: Capturing students’ interest and keeping lessons moving forward.

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This area focuses on the methods you use to deliver knowledge effectively. It includes:

Clarity: Ensuring students understand what they’re learning and why it matters.

Principles of Learning: Using research-based techniques, like scaffolding, differentiation, and active engagement.

Models of Teaching: Applying structured approaches like cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning, or direct instruction.

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This area focuses on building class climate, personal relationships, and expectations to inspire students to learn. It’s about:

Class Climate: Creating a welcoming and safe environment where students feel valued.

Personal Relationship Building: Developing trust and showing genuine interest in students’ lives.

Expectations: Setting high yet achievable goals that encourage students to take ownership of their learning.

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This layer focuses on organizing the big picture of teaching, including overarching goals and detailed lesson content. It involves:

Overarching Objectives: Broad goals that guide the purpose of your teaching (e.g., “Students will develop critical thinking skills”).

Curriculum Design: Structuring what you’ll teach over the semester or year.

Planning: Breaking down the curriculum into daily or weekly lessons.

Learning Objectives: Specific, measurable outcomes for what students will know or do by the end of each lesson.

Learning Experiences: Designing meaningful activities that connect content to students’ lives.

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Cornell Note Taking System for ALL Learners

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Cornell Note Taking System for ALL Learners

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Cornell notes are a structured way of taking notes that helps your students organize information for studying and reviewing.

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Subject Guides: Note-taking: a Practical Guide: Cornell method

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Dive into the world of effective note-taking strategies. The Cornell method is a structured note-taking system that allows you to organise your notes to facilitate review and self-assessment.

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Jon Saphier on the Framework for Skillful Teaching II

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In this video, Dr. Saphier explains the complexity of teaching by illustrating all the teaching skills that have to happen simultaneously to ensure student learning.   Dr. Saphier shows that all of the areas of performance are active simultaneously, with some more easily seen than others.