Culture and Connectedness: Taking Teaching from Good to Outstanding

This is a podcast episode titled, Culture and Connectedness: Taking Teaching from Good to Outstanding. The summary for this episode is: <p>A school's culture and connectedness play a vital role in establishing an exceptional learning environment for students. It is the shared responsibility of teachers and principals to actively maintain the health and well-being of this environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Join host Amanda Bratten for an insightful conversation with <a href="https://petermdewitt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peter DeWitt</a>, a former teacher and principal (now leadership coach), as they discuss building healthier and more effective teams within a school.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Peter shares his experience on topics such as success criteria, collective efficacy, teacher autonomy, and developing a collaborative learning environment. Along the way he emphasizes the importance of good teaching and measuring impact in decision-making, while also sharing practical tools for enhancing communication and engagement during presentations and workshops.</p><p><br></p><p>Through Peter’s first-hand experience, learn how trust and honest feedback are crucial for creating a culture of connectedness and taking something from good to outstanding.</p><p><br></p>