{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works","title":"Instructional Leadership Insights from James Hardin","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2633,"description":"\nIn this episode of \"Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works,\" host Gene Tavernetti sits down with veteran educator James Hardin. With over 20 years of experience as a principal, James shares actionable insights and personal anecdotes from his career. Topics include effective administration across various school settings, the importance of focused instruction, fostering teacher growth through coaching, and the critical role of leadership in educational success. James emphasizes the need for principals to be both instructional leaders and supportive coaches, providing practical advice for new and seasoned administrators alike.\n00:00 Introduction to Better Teaching Podcast\n00:28 Meet James Hardin: A Veteran Educator\n02:15 Unique Experiences in Independent Schools\n04:13 Differences in Teaching Levels\n05:30 Effective Teaching Strategies Across Levels\n07:39 Leadership and Coaching in Education\n08:49 Building a Collaborative Teaching Environment\n13:42 The Role of Instructional Leadership\n23:03 Meeting James Hardin: A Story of Ambition\n23:39 Setting High Expectations in a High-Performing School\n25:14 Building Consensus Among Teachers\n28:28 Achieving Top Scores and Recognition\n31:11 Transitioning Between Different Socioeconomic Schools\n34:46 The Role of a Principal as an Instructional Coach\n38:15 Advice for New Principals","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VSXrwoUOSd2tDtIjeOHJdpEf8A1p87_Wq_-T3Iwockc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNmEx/NWNiM2YyNjE5MDRm/YmE5YzFiZDM3MGQ2/Mzg5Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}