7.1.5 Open Door to Feedback

Teaching should be done publically, so that the teacher can get feedback on how well they do their job Teachers should seek feedback from each other in the form of 2+2s -- no lesson is so good it can't be improved, and so lesson is so bad it can't be complimented in some way.

Review Questions

Why do teachers typically teach in isolation? What are two things that can be used to change this isolation in the classroom?

Mrs. Smith is a new mathematics teacher in the Norfolk School system. There are other math teachers that have been doing this for years and know what to expect on the first day of school because of their many experiences. She does not know what to expect. How can Mrs. Smith use the older teachers in her department to help her adjust to her new position?