"I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids" Book Study (Summer, 2025)

Content
12 modules
Rating
Course length
15 hours
Instructor
Lisa Weier
Released
05 Apr 2025
Price
$0 - 50

Description

* This course is worth 15 CECH or one graduate credit. 

 

One day, third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to fill-in-the-blank in this sentence:

"I wish my teacher knew _____."

The results astounded her. Some answers were humorous, others were heartbreaking-all were profoundly moving and enlightening. The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realities their students face in order to create an open, safe and supportive place in the classroom. When Schwartz shared her experience online, #IWishMyTeacherKnew became an immediate worldwide viral phenomenon. Schwartz's book tells the story of #IWishMyTeacherKnew, including many students' emotional and insightful responses, and ultimately provides an invaluable guide for teachers, parents, and communities.

Book: "I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids" by Kyle Schwartz

          ISBN-10: 0738219142
          ISBN-13: 978-0738219141

Website: https://www.kyleschwartzteaches.com/i-wish-my-teacher-knew

Objectives

Participants will: 

  • Explore the different experiences learners may have that will affect them in the school community.

  • Learn about different tools that can support educators when encountering different experiences learners need support in.

  • Gain an understanding of personal accounts learners and educators are facing every day.

 

I Wish My Teacher Knew - Alignment to Professional Teaching Domains 

Danielson Domain

Connection to the Book
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation


Helps educators tailor lessons and activities by considering students’ unique backgrounds and struggles, as shared through their personal experiences. Encourages empathetic planning and thoughtful expectations based on what students are going through outside of school.
Domain 2: Classroom Environment
Guides teachers in creating a supportive and open classroom environment where students feel safe to share personal challenges. Promotes inclusivity, respect, and emotional safety, leading to stronger teacher-student relationships.
Domain 3: Instruction
Encourages responsive teaching by integrating students' experiences into instructional decisions. Differentiates strategies, assignments, and support based on insights from students’ personal stories, fostering a more tailored, meaningful educational experience.
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
Emphasizes the importance of ongoing reflection on personal biases and building stronger connections with students' families. Promotes equitable teaching practices by understanding and responding to students’ circumstances, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.

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Read First!
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Additional Resources
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"I Wish My Teacher Knew" by Kyle Schwartz
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Week 1: Chapter 1
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Week 2: Chapters 2 - 3
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Week 3: Chapters 4 - 5
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Week 4: Chapters 6 - 7
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Week 5 - Chapter 8, Conclusion, A Teacher's Guide
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Week 6: Optional Article and Podcast
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Final Reflection
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Upload Final Reflection Paper Here
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Graduate Credit or Continuing Education Contact Hours?
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