In this re-released episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful practices I started a few years ago—and yes, I still use it today! It's called the S.T.E.P. Forward Protocol, a simple yet transformative 4-step process to help you reflect, reset, and refocus your teaching at any point in the year.
In this episode, I break down each part of the S.T.E.P. process:
- S – Student Survey (Hear how I use surveys to gather meaningful student feedback)
- T – Teacher Reflection (Why starting with your wins matters more than you think)
- E – Explore Concepts (How to go deeper in the areas where you want to grow)
- P – Plan Ahead (Set one intentional goal—and a trick to make it stick!)
💡 Whether you're wrapping up your year, in the middle of a semester, or planning ahead, this episode will help you reflect with intention and move forward with purpose.
🛠️ Resources Mentioned:
✨ Free Reflection Guide (with survey link included):
https://growingwithproficiency.com/reflection
🎧 Curated Podcast Playlists based on your area of growth:
🎙️ Related Episode: Ep. 33 – How to Use Student Surveys in a CI Class
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“We need to do more of what’s working—but first, we need to know what’s working.”
Let this be your reminder to pause and celebrate your growth—just like I encourage my students to do.
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