Hi there! Here's what I've written about the Credibility belief so far. I'll be writing a lot more on all the beliefs this summer and fall — subscribe to the newsletter so you don't miss an update! (Subscribers get my free Student Motivation Checklist, too!)
Articles on what Credibility is and how it works
- The CCPR of Teacher Credibility — solid overview
- Keep in Mind that They’re Credible — unpacks an invisible layer in most teacher books
- What to Do When You Need a Credibility Breakthrough: The Student-by-Student Ground Game — an actionable plan for improving Credibility
- How to Become a More Credible Writing Teacher — examines teacher credibility in the specific setting of the writing classroom
- The (Mis)behaviors that Undermine Our Credibility — unpacks an interesting study where researchers measured the impact of ineffective teaching behaviors on Credibility; not all misbehaviors undermine Credibility the same
- Anti-Teacher Credibility: 10 Great Ways to Become Unbelievable (in a Bad Way) — understanding Credibility via things that don't work
- Teacher Credibility: If You Build It, They Will Learn (Here's How) — understanding Credibility via things that do work (this is my first post on the topic)
Articles on Moments of Genuine Connection, the best intervention I'm aware of for improving the Care aspect of Credibility
- A Simple Tweak for Tracking Moments of Genuine Connection in Band
- A Three-Question Checklist for Building Stronger Relationships through Moments of Genuine Connection
- Moments of Genuine Connection via Google Classroom: How One Savvy Teacher Makes MGCs More Powerful Amidst Phase 1
- What Do Moments of Genuine Connection Look Like Amidst Emergency Remote Teaching?
- Moments of Genuine Connection Are Awkward Sometimes
- Moments of Genuine Connection: A Piece of Paper, a Clipboard, and a Goal
- Jenn Gonzalez Cult of Pedagogy podcast episode