Empowering Students Through Goal Setting and Data Ownership with Mindy Geer

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast

Have you ever wondered how to inspire your students to take ownership of their learning journey? If so, this episode is a goldmine for you! We had the pleasure to talk with Mindy Geer, a seasoned third-grade educator with an impressive 24-year teaching spree, who unwraps the secret of student empowerment through data ownership. Mindy, with her rich and diverse classroom experiences, enlightens us about the importance of individualized goal-setting and feedback in cultivating a student-centered learning environment.
Our intriguing conversation with Mindy didn't stop there; she offered us a detailed look at her unique strategies for one-on-one meetings with students to collaboratively set goals. The importance of these individualized sessions, even for students with higher needs, and the role of productive group work and independent work, were also deeply discussed. Mindy shared some priceless advice on how to juggle these tasks in the middle of the school year. How about communicating these goals with families? Well, we've got you covered there too! So, join us, and let’s get inspired by Mindy's student-centric approach to teaching. Don't miss out on this episode packed with actionable tips, advice, and insights!
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Capitole

1. Empowering Students Through Data Ownership (00:00:04)

2. Strategies for Individualized Student Goal Setting (00:03:48)

3. Goal Setting & Student Involvement Power (00:10:29)