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The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching

The Artisan Teacher provides an in-depth examination of 23 themes of teacher artisanship. It is intended for K – 12 teachers and those responsible for developing and supporting teachers. 

$19.50

ISBN 978-0-9914724-0-6; 179 pages, paperback

Author: Mike Rutherford, Ed.D.; Publisher: Rutherford Learning Group, Inc., Weddington, NC; Copyright © 2013, All rights reserved.

Cover and interior book design by Larry W. Van Hoose; Illustrations by Laurette Clark Wolfe

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
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Good day today with the nationally recognized Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) team. We spent the day working on how to use the SWA process to support and develop instructional leadership in MO school leaders. Great work all!

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
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What a great day at Southern Boone Primary School in Ashland, MO. With only a handful of days left in the school year, this place was humming with enthusiasm, engagement, and skillful teaching! Thanks to principal Brandy Clark and AP Lucas Karr for hosting today’s MLDS session!

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
13 May

Want to provide some advanced feedback to some of your most talented teachers? Notice their timing and share how it enhances their lessons. This 8:20 Podcast can help! Artisan Teacher Episode 5: Time & Timing.
https://soundcloud.com/rlg-505066523/episode-5-time-timing

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
10 May

I posted another article (May, 2024 Sci Am) on this a week or so ago. Turns out it applies to adults too! Why writing by hand is better for remembering things | Popular Science

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
9 May

Feedback & Coaching Lab develops instructional leadership skills in school admins. Learn to be a better observer, to spot teacher talents/strengths, and to provide impactful, growth evoking feedback and coaching for teachers. Click https://rutherfordlg.com/feedback-and-coaching-lab-materials/ to receive a proposal.

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
8 May

Thanks @FZSDHR for the shine! You're right, it's the little, nuanced moves that principals make that communicate Value, Appreciation, and Recognition. For ex., to determine what principals value, teachers watch how they spend their time.

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Schools are closed and teachers are quickly adapting to online teaching and learning.  Whether in face to face classroom settings or in online settings, skillful teaching remains the “prime mover” of student success.  Check here for the latest in a new series of Artisan Teacher Notes:  Artisan Teacher Tips for Online Learning.  Together, we’ll take a look at which of the 23 Artisan Teacher Themes hold particular promise for enhancing online learning.  

 

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