Episode Summary
Have you ever felt like you’re constantly putting out fires in your classroom? Redirecting behavior, reteaching concepts, or dealing with burnout without really solving the root problem? Sometimes it feels like we are running around in circles and nothing changes our lives, in our classrooms, in our professional development even though we seem to do our best. Now, why is that? Well, we will ask why five times today. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the “five whys method” and how it can be a powerful tool for you in teaching, creating work life balance, and professional growth.
Today’s Episode:
- EL Newcomer Teaching Compass for grades 6-12 – curriculum guide created using backward design PLUS a year-long scope and sequence!
- 1:1 EL Teacher Clarity Power-Up Session
- Light The Way to EL Teaching Success On-Demand Digital Masterclass Library
- The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
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- Simply Ieva website
- EMBARK™ Newcomer Curriculum
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – EL curriculum and coaching membership for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers.
- Essential Lesson Plan Bundle
- My TpT store
- Accommodate and Modify Your Lessons for ELs with Less than 1 Hour of Planning a Week – classroom teacher and admin checklist
Related episodes and articles:
- The Secret to Effective EL Lessons? Backward Lesson Design!
- How to beat the midyear slump in the EL classroom
- The Less is More Philosophy When Teaching EL Newcomers
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