The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching
The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching is a checklist for teachers to use everyday in their classrooms. It's comprised of 3 sections with a total of 12 items in all. These items are the most essential tools for teachers to implement in their classrooms. These specific items were developed from research from highly effective teachers and what they do on a daily basis. This is not a re-do checklist but rather a do-confim list to help remind teachers to be mindful in their thinking on a daily basis and ensure that teachers are doing what's most essential for student success.
12 things to do everyday...
Be Demanding
Item 1: I use standards to guide every learning opportunity.
Item 2: I ensure students set personal learning objectives for each lesson.
Item 3: I peel back the curtain and make my performance expectations clear.
Item 4: I measure understanding against high expectations.
Be Supportive
Item 5: I engage student interest with every lesson.
Item 6: I interact meaningfully with every student.
Item 7: I use feedback to encourage effort.
Item 8: I create an oasis of safety and respect in my classroom.
Be Intentional
Item 9: I make the most of every minute.
Item 10: I help students develop deep knowledge.
Item 11: I coach students to mastery.
Item 12: I help students do something with their learning.
References:
Goodwin, R. & Hubbell, E. R. (2013). The 12 touchstones of good teaching: A checklist for staying focused every day. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
12 things to do everyday...
Be Demanding
Item 1: I use standards to guide every learning opportunity.
Item 2: I ensure students set personal learning objectives for each lesson.
Item 3: I peel back the curtain and make my performance expectations clear.
Item 4: I measure understanding against high expectations.
Be Supportive
Item 5: I engage student interest with every lesson.
Item 6: I interact meaningfully with every student.
Item 7: I use feedback to encourage effort.
Item 8: I create an oasis of safety and respect in my classroom.
Be Intentional
Item 9: I make the most of every minute.
Item 10: I help students develop deep knowledge.
Item 11: I coach students to mastery.
Item 12: I help students do something with their learning.
References:
Goodwin, R. & Hubbell, E. R. (2013). The 12 touchstones of good teaching: A checklist for staying focused every day. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.