In this online course, Dr. Debbie Silver discusses the importance of building resiliency, efficacy, perseverance and tenacity in all learners. Through story, research and engaging demonstrations — delivered with her trademark humor and heart – she emphasizes the importance of utilizing proven learning theories to improve instruction and assessment. Debbie shares feedback strategies you can use to teach every student to succeed — so that even if they fall down 7 times, they will get up 8!
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: explain the difference between effective and ineffective feedback; revise feedback to make it more effective; clarify the relationships among self-efficacy, Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), deliberate practice, growth mindset and improved learning; create concrete practices using these principles; formulate a plan for improved classroom feedback; and engage both high achievers and struggling students with proven techniques.
Training Modules:
Introduction | Empowering Self-Motivation | Reasonable Chance at Success | Overcoming Learned Helplessness | Zone of Proximal Development | Constructive and Effective Feedback | Deliberate Practice | Growth Mindset | Fixed Mindset | Final Thoughts
Debbie Silver, Ed.D. is a funny, insightful and authentic educator and author. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior. Through her research and public speaking, she seeks to help teachers find joy in the daily job of teaching. With a career that has included stints as a teacher, staff development instructor and university professor, she is familiar with the challenges educators face from kindergarten through college. This former Louisiana Teacher of the Year has presented to audiences in 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa and Asia, helping educators to interact with students on a more meaningful level. Dr. Silver’s book, Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Finding the Rhythm for Differentiated Learning has been recognized for its insights into research-based models and strategies. In her most recent book, Teaching Kids to Thrive: Essential Skills for Success, Dr. Silver and co-author Dedra Stafford illustrate how social-emotional learning can be woven into all subject areas in Grades K-12. While inspiring educators to enjoy their jobs, Dr. Silver reminds them of how important they are in the lives of children and their families. She believes that teachers need to have fun and stay in touch with their passion to make their biggest impact in the classroom.
