Episode 78: How To Transform Administrator Observations into Celebrations of Our Teaching Practices with Dr. Pablo Martinez

Are you tired of feeling misunderstood by your administrators during observations? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Pablo Martinez to uncover actionable strategies for more successful observations and building a stronger understanding between language teachers and their administrators.

Key Highlights:

• The Reality of Administrator Knowledge: Dr. Martinez discusses the common gap in administrators' understanding of second language acquisition and its impact on classroom observations.
• Proactive vs. Reactive Approaches: Learn how to shift from a reactive stance to a proactive one by educating administrators about effective language teaching practices.
• The Administrator Corner: Discover how adding an "Administrator Corner" to your classroom can serve as an indirect yet powerful tool for enlightening administrators about your teaching methods.
• Specific Steps for Regular Classes: Dr. Martinez shares concrete steps you can take in your everyday classes to help administrators appreciate and celebrate your teaching practices, rather than trying to alter them.

Resources and Links Mentioned:

Read Dr. Pablo Martinez´ Bio here

The Administrative Corner by Luisa Meyer 

What my administrators want to see when they come to the classroom

Links & Resources:

Growing With Proficiency The Blog

Growing With Proficiency The Spanish Teacher Academy

Growing With Proficiency TPT Store

Free FB Community: Growing With CI

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