E42 - Stop hovering! (with Miriam Plotinsky)

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast

E42 - Stop hovering! (with Miriam Plotinsky)

Are you a helicopter teacher or a hover-free teacher? In this episode, Shey and Anna chat with author Miriam Plotinsky about her book Teach more, hover less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom, and explore ways to implement an approach to teaching that is truly student-centered.

Further listening:

Explore strategies for augmenting student talk time: E2 - Shut up and let them talk!

For an exploration of efficient lesson planning: E8 - Sometimes you plan, sometimes you don’t

For a discussion around increasing collaboration and learner accountability with peer review activities: E19 - The why and how of peer review

For a discussion about project-based learning and its use in increasing learner autonomy: E27 - Why we <3 project-based learning

To see how you can better support students dealing with trauma: E34 - Trauma-sensitive teaching (with Sherry MacKay)

Mentioned in the episode:

Funds of Knowledge, L. Moll (2015)

Teach more, hover less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom, M. Plotinsky (2022).

Lead like a Teacher: How to Elevate Expertise in Your School, M. Plotinsky (2023).

Reflection Questions:

• What have you done to ensure your classroom is driven by student engagement and choice?

• How do you avoid being a helicopter teacher to your students?

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