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Monday, September 16, 2013

NYC Educator: Principals' Blooper Reel

NYC Educator: Principals' Blooper Reel:

Principals' Blooper Reel

Imagine all the principals getting together and having a big party. They've bought pizza, big heroes, all sort
of drinks, and they're wearing lampshades on their heads. They look completely out of control until they all focus on that big TV. And there we are. Oops. You're wearing one black and one brown shoe. Hilarity ensues. Everyone asks how many points it will cause, and principals look to Danielson for guidance.

Uh oh. I don't like the look on that teacher's face. This makes for a negative classroom environment. Let's rewind it and see how severe it is. No, I don't like that at all. And look at that student in the corner. He's not paying attention. Rewind the tape. Yup. This teacher is not motivating these kids. Look at how that kid is texting. How could it be that the teacher didn't catch it? Actually, the teacher is talking to another kid about texting, and is therefore not even paying attention. Negative classroom environment, say I, and there go another 5 points.

But this teacher is excellent. Look at this lesson. We'll give the video to DOE and everyone can look at it. And