Teaching Playbook

Nevan Scott

Planning

Plan for engaging learning experiences with successful outcomes; support learners based on their needs.

Course planning

Plan courses with clear objectives, structured for progressive growth and understanding.
- Learning goals
Lesson planning

Plan sessions to invite participation, reinforce practice, and encourage critical thought.
- I do, we do, you do
- Backward planning

Assessment

Check learning progress as new skills are developing; measure achievement of learning goals.

Checking for understanding

Quickly assess current understandings and skills amongst participants in large group sessions.
- Do, pair, share
- Ask ask ask
- Cold call
Learning activities

Engage participants with activites that allow them to build their own learning while you observe progress.
- Scavenger hunt
- Diagram
- Fishbowl
- Annotate

Management

Manage inspiring and effective learning environments; support teachers and learners to do their best work.

Coaching teachers

Help teachers grow by supporting and guiding them as they practice and encounter challenges.
- Class observation

Facilitation

Guide productive and engaging sessions with groups; foster collaboration, alignment, and effective feedback.

Group activities

Engage participants with activites that foster collaboration.
- Critique