Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student Growth

The Unit Planning Mistake 90% of Teachers Make (+ The Simple Fix)


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Transform your teaching with strategic summer unit planning!

🌟 Stop the last-minute Sunday night scramble and walk into September feeling confident, organized, and excited about your lessons.

In this episode of I share my game-changing 3-pillar framework for effective teaching and lesson planning that will revolutionize your classroom management and boost student engagement. Learn how thoughtful summer planning creates better learning experiences and saves you countless hours during the school year.

What You'll Learn:
✅ The 3-pillar framework: Clear learning targets, authentic assessments, and engaging tasks
✅ Step-by-step summer planning process that actually works
✅ How to create flexible unit plans without perfectionist overwhelm
✅ Practical tools and templates for instructional strategies
✅ Why December/January units should be your summer priority

Perfect for teachers, education coaches, instructional leaders, new teachers, mentor teachers, and anyone focused on student success and education transformation. Whether you're implementing innovative teaching methods, working on inclusive teaching approaches, or seeking professional development, this episode provides teaching tips that support the whole child and create thriving students.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction - End the Sunday Night Planning Panic
1:00 The Secret of Strategic Summer Planning
2:00 Welcome to Summer Series - Your Teaching Reset
3:00 Why Summer is Perfect for Unit Planning
4:00 The Problem with Survival Mode Planning
5:00 Three-Pillar Framework Introduction
6:00 Pillar 1: Clear Learning Targets & Objectives (Bloom’s Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs)
7:00 Pillar 2: Authentic Assessments That Matter
8:00 Pillar 3: Engaging Tasks That Bridge Learning
8:30 Step-by-Step Summer Planning Process
9:00 Assessment Design - Start with the End
10:00 Why Start with December/January Units
11:00 Building Flexibility Into Your Plans
12:00 Practical Tools for Summer Planning
13:00 Wrap-Up - Your Foundation for Success
14:00 Closing & Connect with Olivia

When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.

🎧 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Podcast New episodes every Monday & Friday this summer!
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đŸŽ” Music: Benjamin Wahl

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