Does My Teacher Notice Me?

Tyler Wayne Gilbert is an Instructional Coach for a large Central Valley of California district, an education consultant, and a San Diego State University doctoral student pursuing an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. He is dedicated to helping all learners feel seen, heard, valued, and, most importantly, noticed through research-backed practices and intentional instructional design. Tyler was a former elementary educator. He currently supports sites, leaders, individual teachers, professional learning communities, instructional leadership teams, and climate and culture teams. He is also a member of a personalized learning initiative. Tyler loves being an educator and aspires to share that passion with others.

Dedication Author's Acknowledgements About the Author Note on the Research and Language Introduction Chapter 1: What is Teacher Noticing? Chapter 2: Checking for thinking Chapter 2.5: Creating a Village of Scholars Chapter 3: Anticipate and Respond Chapter 4: Scaffolding: Set the Bar High, Raise Students to It, and Fade Away Chapter 5: Feedback Chapter 6: To Infinity and Beyond Chapter 7: Conclusion Appendix: Bonus Content References

"Every chapter and idea in this book inspired deep reflection on how well I truly see and understand each child in my classroom. It's a transformative read for any educator eager to grow and make meaningful impact." -- Esmeralda Arcos "Noticing is a critical skill that expert teachers use to make decisions that move learning forward. Tyler has explained and explored this concept in such as way that we can all develop our expert noticing skills to ensure that all students learn." -- Doug Fisher "In Does My Teacher Notice Me?, Gilbert offers both a structure for conceptualizing teacher noticing as well as practical applications for how to broaden our definition of assessment. For students to thrive in our classrooms, they need teachers who both notice their nuances and also constantly hone their noticing skills. This book provides teachers with a pathway to growing teacher noticing, with the ultimate goal of helping students feel seen in the classroom." -- Paul Emerich France "Does My Teacher Notice Me? is a transformative text that takes the practice of teaching and post-assessment of student learning into a continuous cycle of inquiry, involving teacher-student interactions and proactive educator decisions." -- Ashley Grabowski "This book masterfully unpacks a topic that educators often overlook-how we notice our students-and challenges us to elevate this critical aspect of teaching. With many practical tools, helpful analogies, and insights grounded in current research, it strikes a perfect balance between reflecting on current practices and taking purposeful next steps. This book effectively links the art of noticing students to research-based teaching strategies, making it an invaluable resource for educators at all levels." -- Meghan M. Hargrave "Does My Teacher Notice Me? lays the foundation for educators who want to make a lasting impact on their students' lives. Tyler gives us the tools to assist us in noticing that one-size-fits-all teaching approaches are rarely effective, and instead provides us with methods to ensure that each student learns in a way that resonates with them. This book is a great reminder for educators to stop, breathe, and focus on the little things. If you think back to your favorite childhood teacher, I am certain it will be someone who genuinely noticed you." -- Kelly Leonardo Silva "Tyler Gilbert's book provides wonderful insights into the importance of interpersonal relationships and how compassion for our students is paramount. Acknowledging the challenges educators face while providing relevant guides for support makes this a powerful resource for anyone looking to enhance their teaching practice." -- Eric Vieira