Episode 102: 3 Reasons Why Professional Reading is a Must

Ok, I know we all are busy and it is so easy to say, "You know I will gladly read something tomorrow, but today, I just need to do this." Come on, you know what I'm talking about. Just say no to that inclination. You need to be constantly learning if you are going to work with kids. Classroom teacher, building administrator, instructional coach, athletic coach, graduation coach, so forth and so on.Reading is a must.You must continually seek to expand your understanding of what works with kids at different ages.Today, I am focused on my 3 Reasons Why Professional Reading is a Must:When we take time to read professional writings we are able to-1. Address what we don't know.2. Learn more about what we have some knowledge of.3. Discover new information that can help us be better at what we already do.Here are some great resources for professional reading:* Some of these readings I have interviewed the author so look for a podcast link to hear the author and/or a YouTube link for a book review.The Secrets of Timeless Teachers by Jeremy S. AdamsVocabulary is Comprehension by Laura Robb (Episode 45) YouTubeLearning in the Fast Lane by Suzy Pepper Rollins (Episode 43) YouTubeEmbedding Formative Assessment by Dylan Wiliam & Siobhan LeahyHow to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students by Susan M. Brookhart YouTubeTeach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess YouTubeThat One Kid by Brian Mendler (Episode 3) YouTubeWhat if Everybody Understood Child Development by Rae Pica (Episode 68) YouTubeRigor is Not a Four-Letter Word by Dr. Barb Blackburn (Episode 51)How to Grade for Learning, K-12 by Ken O'ConnorDrive by Daniel PinkThe 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John MaxwellThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni YouTubeShaping School Culture by Deal & Peterson YouTubeA Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne (Episode 69)Teaching with Poverty in Mind by Eric JensenChecking for Understanding by Douglas Fisher & Nancy FreyAudio Podcasts that can help with the lack of actual sit down reading time:Teaching Learning Leading K12Every Classroom MattersTeacher TacticsThe Wired EducatorSteal the Show by Michael PortEntreLeadership with Dave RamseyThis is Your Life with Michael HyattTime to read.Time to Address, Learn, and Discover.Enjoy!Length 21:03