Every child needs a champion!
Complete the quote: Every child deserves a ________
Champion
In gradual release , what is the "I do" phase?
Introduction to new material/Modelling
During adolescence, whose opinions often begin to matter much more?
Peer
Teachers often repeat instructions because students do not have clear _______
Routines/systems
What is iTeach’s vision?
“To level the playing field for all students.”
A teacher keeps checking in even when progress is slow. Which advisor value is this?
Consistency
Which 5E phase sparks curiosity and activates prior knowledge?
Engage
Which develops earlier during adolescence:
A) Emotional/reward systems
B) Impulse control and rational decision-making
A) Emotional/reward systems.
Name at least 2 classroom routines that should be explicitly designed before the school year begins.
Entry routine, exit routine, attention signal.
“We’re always in pursuit of ________.”
Excellence
Which advisor value is visible when teacher has difficult conversation to support a child?
Courage
Why is "We do" important before "You do"?
Students need scaffolded practice before independent mastery
What is emotional hijack?
Strong emotions overriding rational thinking.
A teacher repeatedly says 'Guys... settle down... LISTEN!' What system is likely missing?
A clear attention signal/system.
A teacher notices that a student still does not understand a concept after class. Instead of saying “I already taught this,” she stays back to reteach it.
Which iTeach value is this MOST aligned to?
We do Whatever It Takes for our Students to Succeed.
What did the rabbit do differently in "The Rabbit Listened"?
Listened, stayed present, did not rush to fix problem
A teacher explains before students investigate. Which 5E component is skipped?
Explore
Why can public correction feel threatening to students?
Loss dignity, status and identity.
Name at least two things teachers should avoid during corrective conversations.
Public shaming, sarcasm, yelling, lecturing during escalation.
A teacher receives tough feedback after an observation and immediately asks:
“Can you show me how I can improve this?”
Which iTeach value is MOST visible here?
We’re Always in Pursuit of Excellence.
What should the advisor first do when a student becomes withdrawn and tired?
Seek to understand before judging, dig deeper
A teacher prioritizes fun activities, but student understanding remains inconsistent. What is the core gap?
Purposeful progression toward mastery.
Why might two students respond very differently to the same correction from a teacher?
Because adolescents experience emotions, identity, fairness, and peer pressure differently.
What is the most effective way to improve a chaotic classroom?
Explicitly teaching and reinforcing predictable systems and routines.
Case Study:
A school’s Grade 9 results drop significantly. During review conversations:
One teacher blames students’ “poor attitude”
Another blames parents
Another says the curriculum is unrealistic
A fourth teacher says:
“Some of these factors are real. But what are the parts we can control, improve, and act on immediately?”
Which iTeach value is this teacher demonstrating MOST strongly — and what mindset shift makes this response powerful?
“We do Whatever It Takes for our Students to Succeed.”