Back to School You: Five Questions For A More Intentional Year.

Episode 3 of 5: What Do My Students Need From Me?

Before students can learn from us, they need to know we're paying attention to who they are and what they need.

In Episode 3 of the Back-to-School You series, we ask one of the most important questions an educator can ask:

What do my students need from me?

Every group of students is different. While we can't control everything they bring into our classrooms, we can intentionally decide how we'll respond to their needs. This episode explores how knowing our students helps us make better instructional decisions and build stronger classroom communities.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• Why understanding your students is the foundation of accomplished teaching.
• The difference between teaching content and teaching the students in front of you.
• Practical ways to learn about your students before—and while—you teach them.

Whether you're meeting your students for the first time or getting to know a new group, this episode will help you begin with curiosity, empathy, and purpose.

30-Minute Prep Challenge: Create five questions you'll ask your students during the first week of school, and decide how you'll use their responses to shape your instruction and classroom community.

🎙️ Next Episode: What Instructional Habits and Practices Do I Want to Build?

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