Filippini Consulting Blog
with resources and insights you can apply in your learning community
The Why Behind the Talk
Utilizing the Five Whys Ladder, can unlock deeper understanding behind a question, value, belief, or problem. By repeatedly asking "why," we can delve beyond surface-level explanations and uncover underlying causes or reasoning.
A New Kind of PD
I’ve been quiet because I’ve been working on a new kind of PD to support teachers in building strengths-based, child-centered classroom management skills: the Positive and Engaged Learning Community.
Build Trust by Getting to Know Your Students on a Deeper Level
Understanding your students on a deeper level is key to preventing challenging behaviors, and often overlooked in traditional ‘classroom management’ or ‘discipline’ approaches. This week, we encourage you to ask yourself, "What don't I know about my students, and how can I find out more?"
Empowering Students Through High Expectations
High expectations are essential in creating a positive learning environment. Ask yourself, "What do I expect of my students, and have I explicitly shared these expectations?" But don’t stop there!
Cultivating Consistency & Predictability
In the Positive and Engaged Learning Community we explore the concept of being a "warm demander" in our Community Coaching live meetings and in the on-demand course.
Classroom Management Resources
In this Classroom Management Packet, you’ll find tools to help you (re)set and (re)establish your classroom management after a break.