Getting to Know Your Students Outside of the Classroom: Coaching and Community

by: Sarah Reeves Young and Mike Roberts

This chapter focuses on interacting with students outside of the classroom to improve the effectiveness of teaching. It highlights engagements through coaching (athletics and academic groups like FIRST LEGO League and Science Olympiad), as well as community activities (including organizing a stargazing night, rock climbing, and movie night). The chapter addresses how to engage and organize these activities, as well as how to use them to your benefit in the classroom.

Topics

Applies knowledge about human learning and change. (NSDC) Collaboration Collaboration among the people involved in programs, with clear respect for the perspectives and expertise of each. (NSES) Communicating Design Evaluation Learning Organizes adults into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district. (NSDC) Provides educators with knowledge and skills to involve families and other stakeholders appropriately. (NSDC) Recognition of the history, culture, and organization of the school environment. (NSES) Requires skillful school and district leaders who guide continuous instructional improvement. (NSDC) Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (NSDC)

Details

Type Book ChapterPub Date 9/15/2013ISBN 978-1-936959-49-5Stock # PB342X_9

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