3/3/2026
Pages 14-21
Learning grows through feedback!
Take a moment to look over your latest student survey responses. Did anything jump out at you or surprise you? Using those responses as a guide, reflect on where you land among the four categories of "inviting" vs. "uninviting" leadership on page 21.
Once you've had a chance to process the feedback, please head to the blog to share a goal you're working on or a strength that’s helping you navigate this year’s challenges.
I looked over my class survey results and thought about the inviting leadership framework. It is good to see that I land in the intentionally inviting category. My students feel welcomed and supported, and I think my biggest strength is the one-on-one time I give to help them understand the math.
ReplyDeleteThat said, one student comment really stood out. They mentioned I might have too much patience, which made me realize I might be hovering or doing too much of the work for them. My goal for the rest of the year is to use the trust we have built to step back a little. I want to find a way to offer more peer-to-peer work that I am comfortable with and protects the learning environment I have established. That is something many students asked for in their feedback. I am realizing that being an inviting teacher also means knowing when to step back.
I looked at my students’ survey responses and after reading page 21, I see that I am in the intentionally inviting category. I work really hard to make sure my students feel like they belong in my class, that I am here to help them, and that it is okay to make mistakes on the road to learning and mastering concepts and skills. Nothing really surprised me with the results, and I even had a couple of students say my jokes are funny! I do think my use of humor and not being so serious all the time is working in my favor with keeping students engaged and learning the material. One student response did mention that they wish we could do more peer work, so that is something that I would like to try to incorporate more in the future.
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