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E196: Molly and Weston's Guide to Professional Development Pitfalls

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In this insightful episode of Teaching Keating, Molly and Weston share their seasoned perspectives on identifying ineffective professional development (PD) sessions, drawing from their extensive experience as educators and PD participants. They humorously outline three telltale signs of a "garbage PD," from awkward icebreakers and dismissive "parking lot" question tactics to overly simplistic buzzwords like "engagement" and "innovation." Through a lively "he said, she said" segment, they reveal their personal pet peeves, like Weston's disdain for slide readers and Molly's love for turn-and-talk strategies. Their candid discussion, peppered with anecdotes about their teaching lives, encourages educators to champion great PD and approach all sessions with professionalism.

In this episode: * Molly and Weston reveal three signs you're stuck in a subpar PD session. * A humorous take on Weston's earthy wardrobe choices and Molly's jumpsuit preference. * Their frustrations with buzzwords and overly rah-rah presenters. * Their goal: inspire educators to value and promote effective PD while staying respectful.

Connect with Us: Follow us for updates and more episodes. Share your thoughts in the comments below about your strategies for building habits rather than setting resolutions. Learn more at: westonkieschnick.com

About Weston and Molly: Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynote speaker and instructional coach has allowed him to learn alongside teachers and administrators from all 50 states and more than 30 countries around the world.

Molly is a former elementary and middle school teacher who now works with teens and young adults in parochial education programs around Colorado. She and Weston are the parents of children who provide additional fodder for Teaching Keating.

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In this insightful episode of Teaching Keating, Molly and Weston share their seasoned perspectives on identifying ineffective professional development (PD) sessions, drawing from their extensive experience as educators and PD participants. They humorously outline three telltale signs of a "garbage PD," from awkward icebreakers and dismissive "parking lot" question tactics to overly simplistic buzzwords like "engagement" and "innovation." Through a lively "he said, she said" segment, they reveal their personal pet peeves, like Weston's disdain for slide readers and Molly's love for turn-and-talk strategies. Their candid discussion, peppered with anecdotes about their teaching lives, encourages educators to champion great PD and approach all sessions with professionalism.

In this episode: * Molly and Weston reveal three signs you're stuck in a subpar PD session. * A humorous take on Weston's earthy wardrobe choices and Molly's jumpsuit preference. * Their frustrations with buzzwords and overly rah-rah presenters. * Their goal: inspire educators to value and promote effective PD while staying respectful.

Connect with Us: Follow us for updates and more episodes. Share your thoughts in the comments below about your strategies for building habits rather than setting resolutions. Learn more at: westonkieschnick.com

About Weston and Molly: Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynote speaker and instructional coach has allowed him to learn alongside teachers and administrators from all 50 states and more than 30 countries around the world.

Molly is a former elementary and middle school teacher who now works with teens and young adults in parochial education programs around Colorado. She and Weston are the parents of children who provide additional fodder for Teaching Keating.

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