Roadblocks to Creating a Culture of Learning by Jennifer Towles https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd Thinking about the 5 Characteristics, what do you see as the biggest roadblocks for creating a culture of learning in schools? en-us 2021-10-22 10:00:58 UTC 2025-11-18 05:37:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132681171 Coaches who are hiding in their offices ]]> 2022-04-06 13:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132681171 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132682153 Growth mindset ]]> 2022-04-06 13:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132682153 Everyone needs to view themselves as a learner from admin to student https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132683554 2022-04-06 13:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132683554 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132684085 Pressure of perfection. Fear of failure]]> 2022-04-06 13:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132684085 Mindset of teachers https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132684850 I know…I don’t need

We need educators to have a growth mindset]]> 2022-04-06 13:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132684850 When there are multiple initiatives coming down from the district level, it can muddy the waters and shift the focus from the students. https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132685322 2022-04-06 13:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132685322 View themselves as valued contributive member of the team to change https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132685592 2022-04-06 13:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132685592 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132685656 Growth mindset/vulnerability ]]> 2022-04-06 13:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132685656 Lack of Courage to Take Risks https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132685782 Afraid of doing things differently in fear of their scores will “go down” 😂]]> 2022-04-06 13:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132685782 Looking at student work and making it doable for a daily practice https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132686796 2022-04-06 14:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132686796 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132687507 Being okay with not having all the answers]]> 2022-04-06 14:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132687507 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132687717 Are we using ANY DATA For math? Formative assessment, common assessment, and what are we doing with it.]]> 2022-04-06 14:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132687717 Don’t Know How to Differentiate https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132688425 Teachers want to do everything the same. Coaches don’t know how to coach differentiation.]]> 2022-04-06 14:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132688425 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132688538 Buying into real formative assessment-not taking iready weekly and trying to teach based solely on that]]> 2022-04-06 14:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132688538 Leadership embracing the mess! rachel_stockard https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132688880 2022-04-06 14:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132688880 Changing mindsets https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132688927 2022-04-06 14:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132688927 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132689760 Leaders truly valuing ALL and taking the time to hear from ALL!]]> 2022-04-06 14:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132689760 Asking, but Not Receiving https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132690508 FEEDBACK must be used for all teachers voices to be heard and decisions made connected to the feedback received.]]> 2022-04-06 14:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132690508 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691808 Do the teachers have common planning time to plan and look at formative assessments and set goal. 

Don’t know what to do with data given]]> 2022-04-06 14:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691808 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691857 Leaders choosing the best focus for their school based on need and not personal preference. ]]> 2022-04-06 14:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691857 Often admins and other instructional leaders value compliance over a partnership mentality. “Just tell them what to do and when to do it”. It is a challenge to guide towards a higher level of engagement. https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691916 2022-04-06 14:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691916 Not teaching the standards https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691950 Just teaching the curriculum, lower DOK level, below grade level]]> 2022-04-06 14:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691950 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691980 Teachers following curriculum instead of knowing what kids know and don’t know and adjusting instruction ]]> 2022-04-06 14:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132691980 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132692382 Understanding what data to use to inform decisions - STAR, iReady, iStation, unit assessments, daily formative assessment…]]> 2022-04-06 14:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132692382 TIME to reflect and adjust practices. https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132692391 2022-04-06 14:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132692391 Data Collection https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132693181 May look very different from reading (e.g. small groups)]]> 2022-04-06 14:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132693181 No formative assessment at all https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132695031 Teach, test, move on. The end. ]]> 2022-04-06 14:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132695031 Feedback https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132697468 Intentionality and specificity is essential to keep the teacher moving toward the goal that was set and not a side bar]]> 2022-04-06 14:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132697468 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132697775 All stakeholders actually understanding the goal/vision to then make decisions]]> 2022-04-06 14:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132697775 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132700532 Having a very focused vision and goal(s) rather than popcorning around to whatever they feel is the next big thing ]]> 2022-04-06 14:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132700532 5 Page Menus https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132701914 Be great at a few things instead of average/below average at a lot]]> 2022-04-06 14:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132701914 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132701981 Do they have a focus? Does everyone in the school know the focus? Does the central office send out too many new things to do? Shiny object syndrome!!!!]]> 2022-04-06 14:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132701981 Lack of hope https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132913240 The leadership or teachers do not believe that achievement is possible.]]> 2022-04-06 15:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132913240 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132916124 Lack of team support~ on an island]]> 2022-04-06 15:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132916124 Uncomfortable https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132917791 Teacher is not comfortable in the content to adjust the instruction. When coach isn’t present teacher returns to what they are comfortable with.]]> 2022-04-06 15:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132917791 Lack of knowledge of the EMTPs https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132919928 2022-04-06 15:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132919928 Some coaches https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132922062 have a very judgmental attitude going into classrooms. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132922062 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132922352 Don’t know how to scaffold learning. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132922352 Lack of COMMON formative assessments between grade level, content area teachers. (teachers using different assessments) rtc0016 https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132924363 2022-04-06 15:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132924363 Neglecting to collect and act upon feedback; or ignoring results https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132926760 2022-04-06 15:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132926760 Secondary teachers https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132927395 See this as a “waste of time” if it is not for a grade]]> 2022-04-06 15:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132927395 Formative Assessments? https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132928122 Teachers are focused on teaching but never stop to formatively assess students that allow students to reflect, grow, improve, and learn from it. Teachers don’t provide opportunities for students to share their thinking before the assessments.]]> 2022-04-06 15:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132928122 I didn’t realize that so many teachers don’t reflect on lessons. https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132930022 2022-04-06 15:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132930022 Boss versus Leadership https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132930252 Administrators take the role of the boss and makes all decision versus a leader who involves all members so that they can lead to success. Leaders breed other leaders.]]> 2022-04-06 15:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132930252 Overwhelmed https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132934077 There are so many issues that they try to fix them all at once and pressure for immediate improvement feeds that feeling of we have to fix everything.]]> 2022-04-06 16:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_towles/aec897xfzk14wzjd/wish/2132934077