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For the past 35 years, Steve Barkley has served as an education consultant to school districts, teacher organizations, state departments of education, and colleges and universities nationally and internationally, facilitating the changes necessary for them to reach students and successfully prepare them for the 21st century. A prolific published author, his weekly blog has evolved into a go-to resource for teachers and administrators all over the world. Visit BarkleyPD.com to learn more.
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Thursday May 11, 2023
Coaching and the Fear of Finding Out
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
The term Fear of Finding Out (FOFO) was initially used to describe the feelings of people who were afraid to seek medical advice even if suffering. One can be more comfortable not knowing. How does FOFO impact teachers’ reactions to opportunities for “finding out,” coaching observation, PLCs looking at student work, or data review meetings? Emotional intelligence strategies can assist in identifying the impact of the fear and implementing an action.
Read Justin Bariso's article, "What is FOFO and How Do You Fight it? How Emotional Intelligent People Deal With the Fear of Finding Out" here.
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