David Pittman
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David Pittman has been in education for 10 years, mainly as a fourth-grade teacher and curriculum writer. He is currently an instructional coach for an elementary school in the suburbs of Chicago.
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Building Consensus Through Connection
David Pittman led a divided staff in determining a list of classroom instructional agreements. Rather than becoming contentious, the committee found consensus through connection and understanding. David shares the process for establishing common ground and respect for colleagues while completing the task.
Student Voices First
David Pittman offers practical ways to place student voices first in classrooms in order for their passions, interests, and identities to influence our teaching.
Routines that Normalize Mistakes
We all know mistakes are part of learning and safe environments for risk taking allow students to grow, but how do you take the sting out of making mistakes? David Pittman offers advice on ways to normalize mistakes in math.
Coaching Minute: Taking Time to Plan
David Pittman encourages the importance of instructional coaches taking the time to plan.
Capturing Classroom Currents
David Pittman shares how to capture the current of energy from teacher to student and student to teacher in this guide to make the classroom currents visible to teachers.
Give Yourself Time to Prepare
David Pittman encourages instructional coaches to take time to prepare for the day and then to reflect at the end of the day.
Yes, and . . . A Collaborative Philosophy
David Pittman explains the improv roots of the phrase “Yes, and . . .” and applies it to a coaching conversation that will lift professional conversations to a new level.
Remaining Connected as a Coach
David Pittman offers practical advice and inspiration for instructional leaders to intentionally connect to students on a school-wide scale.
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