Transforming Education: Dr. Wendy Amato’s Insights on Warm Demander Pedagogy and Mistake-Friendly Classrooms

About this episode

Dr. Wendy Amato discusses warm demander pedagogy and mistake-friendly classrooms in the context of educational transformation.

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this conversation, Dr. Wendy Amato, Chief Academic Officer for the Teaching Channel, shares her extensive background in education and the Teaching Channel's mission. She discusses the importance of effective professional development for teachers, emphasizing the need for adult learning models designed specifically for educators. Dr. Amato explains warm demander pedagogy and how to create mistake-friendly classroom environments. She also explores K12 Coalition's role in supporting teachers and building healthy school cultures. Throughout the discussion, she reflects on her experiences as a podcaster and the valuable lessons learned from her guests. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, " Impact Standards ." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning: Learn how to create a…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Bradbury

Guest: Dr. Wendy Amato

Topics covered

• warm demander pedagogy
• mistake-friendly classrooms
• professional development
• educational technology
• instructional coaching

Keywords

• education
• professional learning
• adult learning models
• school culture
• digital learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Teaching Channel, K12 Coalition

Products: Impact Standards

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