Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
313: Differentiation & Personalization
Tune in and be empowered! Gretchen will discuss how to differentiate and personalize learning to build student engagement. She will share how to eliminate time wasting techniques and get to the core of what works for learners! Listen in to find out exactly what “Swiss Cheese Understanding” is. This episode will truly help you restructure…
Listen to EpisodeTips for Coaching Resistant Teachers
Coaching resistant teachers comes with its obstacles. Not only do you have to figure out what the resistance is, but you have to work to remove the barriers all before you can even begin a productive coaching partnership. This post will outline common reasons teachers feel resistant to working with a coach, ways to overcome…
Read Full Post312: Positive Classroom Culture
Investigate the power of positivity in the classroom and its impact on student engagement through this episode! From fostering inclusivity to promoting collaboration, uncover practical strategies for creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to thrive and participate actively in their education journey. You’ll walk away with 10 ideas for easy and immediate implementation!…
Listen to Episode5 Things to Avoid when Collecting Student Data
Collecting student data is considered a best instructional practice in today’s schools. It allows teachers to know exactly how well students know and understand the material being taught to them. However, data collection processes can be confusing to implement which could result in inaccurate student data. This post will explore 5 things to avoid when…
Read Full PostMy Favorite Education Books
I often get asked what I am currently reading or what have I loved or found helpful. This blog post will share books from my personal library that I love and think any educator should read. Teaching The following list are books I suggest for those educators interested in teaching: The Essential 55: An Award-Winning…
Read Full Post311: Innovative Teaching Strategies
Tune in and be empowered by our listeners as they share innovative teaching strategies for student engagement. Explore cutting-edge teaching methods to captivate students’ attention and foster deeper learning. From gamification to interactive technology, discover strategies that ignite curiosity and enhance engagement in the classroom. In this episode, Gretchen reminds us as educators that “…we…
Listen to EpisodeData Collection: What, How & Why
Data collection is an important piece of teaching. However, it can be confusing and somewhat daunting to teachers if they are asked to collect student data without clarity on how and why to do it. This blog post will explore the what, how and why of data collection. What is data collection? Data collection refers…
Read Full Post310: Interview with Rebekah Shoaf
Tune in and be empowered by Rebekah Shoaf. Rebekah shares all about her experiences in education and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. Rebekah shares about burnout, the different types of burnout and the best way to avoid it. This episode will truly reignite your passion so be sure to tune in…
Listen to EpisodeDealing with Push Back as an Instructional Coach
As an instructional coach, partnering with teachers is not always easy. Many times, teachers push back on working together or implementing suggestions from the coach for improvement in their classroom instruction. Push back refers to when an individual is not in agreement with what someone else is saying, doing or requesting of them and either…
Read Full Post309: What to do When You Can’t Hack the Problem
Have you ever ran into a problem that you just can’t seem to hack? This episode is for you! Tune in as Gretchen shares a practical story about a problem she had trouble hacking and how she overcame it. You’ll walk away with tangible steps to hack your own problems and you’ll leave this episode…
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