In this episode, Craig Randall is joined by Paula Dudgeon, a seasoned kindergarten teacher from Holy Redeemer in Marshall, Minnesota. Paula shares her extensive teaching experience, the importance of fitting well within a teaching role, and her journey in kindergarten teaching. They explore the significance of movement in learning, the effectiveness of calendar time activities, and engaging students through active participation. Proximity control, formative assessment, immediate feedback, and differentiation are highlighted as key strategies in Paula’s teaching methodology. Craig and Paula also discuss the observation process and the value of supportive, growth-focused feedback.

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