2.8: 'Best-Fit' Pedagogy

Join Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordoñez in the latest episode of the Straight Chalk: Podcast for Busy Educators. Special thanks to Renae in Australia for writing in to suggest the area of focus for this episode. Listen to a compelling conversation with Didi Johnson, Coordinator of Quality Instruction at St. Lucie Public Schools. Didi oversees the Talent Development Department, ensuring that all staff receive timely and relevant professional learning opportunities. Tune in to this insightful episode to hear Didi discuss the concept of 'best fit' pedagogy, which aims to optimize outcomes for both teachers and students. 

Chapters

• 0:12 Welcome Didi Johnson, Coordinator of Quality Instruction
• 2:08 The moment you know your calling is teaching.
• 2:52 The next chapter begins in the field of adult learning.
• 4:12 Thank you, Renae in Australia for suggesting 'Pedagogy' as our topic.
• 4:34 The changes in teaching and learning.
• 4:53 Defining educational pedagogy.
• 8:33 'Best-Fit' approach to design the best possible learning environment.
• 9:43 Intentionality of design by knowing your students.
• 10:07 Different intentional approaches to maximize teaching and learning.
• 13:57 Determining 'best-fit' doesn't happen by chance, it happens by design.
• 14:59 Having a growth mindset helps teachers navigate educational pedagogy.
• 18:13 4 Rights; The right strategy in the right way, with the right student, at the right time.
• 19:05 Pedagogy for an interactive, technology enabled world.
• 22:18 Digital tools and platforms for individual student needs prompt changes in learning.
• 22:56 Evolving pedagogical practices.
• 23:45 Pedagogy influences the delivery of professional learning for teachers.
• 24:49 Differentiated professional learning supports integration of professional learning within classroom practices.
• 26:00 Job embedded professional learning opportunities support best practices.
• 26:56 'New Teacher Quest' allows for ongoing processing, practice, observation, and feedback.