Feedback is an essential part of the learning process and it comes in a variety of forms: positive, negative, constructive, written, verbal, the list goes on. At its best, feedback…
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Picture this: you’ve just finished teaching, and the bell rings for lunch. The same six or seven students actively participated, asking and answering questions and making comments. As you walk…
When it comes to teaching, a “one size fits all” approach will not be effective. Every student is different and offers a unique perspective. Lecturing on the history of the…
Teach with the End in Mind Imagine yourself leaving school on the last day of the year. You are walking to your car with a handful of materials, and just…
Why and How to Make it Relevant Young people are passionate and full of energy, yet when they step into our classrooms they often appear sloth-like, glossy-eyed and entirely unmotivated.…
There is nothing a student dreads more than a class that has become a monotonous succession of facts and figures they have to memorize and regurgitate for credit. Studies show…
Society today is inundated with technology. Our students relate to the world via tech and technological advancement that doesn’t seem to be slowing down. To keep up with these advancements…
Creating an Effective Assessment Assessments are an integral part of the learning experience. Among other things, it is the way we are able to check for student understanding and determine…
We all want our students to succeed, yet each year we encounter students who begin to fail and fall behind. This can bring up a myriad of emotions for any…
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Document Based Questions are an essential part of any curriculum and can intimidate even the most seasoned of teachers. They are quickly becoming the standard for all state educational requirements,…