282: When Teachers Push Back: What Are We Missing?

When teachers push back against coaching, professional development, or a new initiative, they often get labeled as "resistant." But that label can keep us from seeing what's really going on. In this episode, author Elena Aguilar shares insights from her new book, How to Coach Resistance. We talk about how coaches and leaders may unintentionally contribute to the pushback, practical ways to respond to emotions and identify barriers to change, and what to do when a teacher's objections have merit. Thanks to Highfive (https://highfive.school/cult) for sponsoring the episode. To read a summary or a transcript and find links to the book, visit cultofpedagogy.com/teacher-pushback (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/teache...) . To learn more about Mastering the Lesson Plan, visit cultofpedagogy.com/teaching101 (https://cultofpedagogy.com/teaching101) .